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Tuesday 21 May 2024

Japanese destroyer Shimakaze 1919-1943

Minekaze-class. Warshipsresearch.blogpost.com
Wakatake-class. Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Minekaze-class prededed by Momi-class succeeded by Wakatake-class, built under the 8-4 Fleet Program. Totally 15 built. Building ordered under 1918 Fisacl Year. Laid down by Maizuru Naval Arsenal, Japan on 5 September 1919, launched on 31 March 1920, completed on 15 November 1920, sunk by American submarine USS Guardfish near Kavieng, New Ireland on 12 January 1943 and stricken on 10 February 1943. 

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