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Wednesday 12 July 2023

Japanese destroyer Wakaba 1931-1944

Hatsuharu-class

Shiratsuyu-class

Part of Hatsuharu-class-class destroyers, preceded by Akutsiki-class succeeded by Shiratsuyu-class. Consisted of Hatshuhare, Nenohi, Wakaba, Hatsushimo, Ariake and Yugure. Building ordered under Fiscal Year. Laid down bySasebo Naval Arsenal on 12 December 1931, launched on 18 March 1934, completed on 31 October 1934 and sunk during an Allied air attack in the Battle of Leyte Gulf on 24 October 1944. General technical characteristiscs when initally completed. Displacement 1,530 tons and as dimensions 103.5 (between perpendiculars)-105.5 (waterline)-109.5 (over all) x 10 x 3.38 metres or 340-346-359.3 x 32.10 x 11.1 feet. Propulsion consisted of 2 Kampon geared steam turbines and 3 water tube boilers supplying 42,000 shp via 2 shafts allowing a speed of 36 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles/14 knots. Crew numbered 212 men. Armament consisted of 2x2&1x1 12.7cm 40 cal Type 3 naval guns, 2x1-4cm anti aircraft guns, 2x3-61cm/24” torpedo tubes and 18 depth charges. 

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