Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Japanese minelayer Nasami 1933-1944

Natsushima. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Natshima-class consisting of the Nasami, Natsushima both Project H5 and Sarushima Project H5B. Ordered under the 1931 Programme. Design was based on that of preceding Tsubama-class succeeded by Sokuten-class. Laid down by Harima Zosen on 19 January 1933, launched on 26 March 1934, completed on 20 September 1934, sunk during an Allied air atttack at Rabaul, East New Britian, Papua New Guinea on 1 April 1944 and stricken on 10 April 1944. 

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