Akizuki subclass©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Russian Vol'ny former Japanese Matsu-class Shii©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Akizuki-class or B-class destroyer consisting of Akizuki (Project 51), Fuyutsuki (Project 51) and Michitsuki (Project 53) subclasses preceded by Yugumo-class succeeded by Matsu-class. Part of Akuziki-subclass. Built under the Maru 4 Programme. Laid down by Mitsubishi, Nagasaki, Japan on 13 November 1940, launched on 21 November 1941, completed on 31 August 1942, heavily damaged in a fight with the American patrol torpedo boats USS PT-37 and PT-40 off Savo Island, Solomon Islands on 11 December 1942, scuttled netx day and stricken on 20 January 1943.
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