Thursday, 24 April 2025

Japanese destroyer Kiku 1920-1944

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Part of Momi-class preceded by Kawakaze-class succeeded by Minekaze-class. Development of the Enoki second-class destroyers building authorized under the 8-4 Fleet Program and planned 28 units of which were 21 were built and the last seven as the Wakatake-class. Laid down by Kawasaki Shipyards, Kobe, Japan on 20 January 1920, launched on 13 October 1920, completed on 10 December 1920, converted into the patrol boat No. 31/Dai-31-Go shokatei on 1 April 1940, sunk at Palau during an air attack on 30 March 1944 and stricken on 10 May 1944/

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