Hayo Maru (Japanese: 巴洋丸) was a steel-hulled transport ship requisitioned by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.
History She was one of the 25 all but one built by Asano Shipyard (one was built at the Uraga Dock Company) between 1918 and 1919.
On 18 December 1941, she departed Takao as part of "Operation M", the Invasion of the Philippines as part of the third echelon tasked with landing at Lingayen Gulf.
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External links Chronological List of Japanese Merchant Vessel Losses