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Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Japanese destroyer Kawakaze 1913-1916 (Intrepido 1916, Audace 1916-1943, TA20 1943-1944)

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Part of Urakaze-class consisting of the Urakaze and Kawakaze preceded by Sakura-class succeeded by Kaba-class. Built under 1911 Fiscal Year. Ordered in 1913, laid down by Yarrow Shipbuilders, Scotstoun Scotland on 1 October 1913, sold to Italy on 3 July 1916, renamed Intrepido on 5 July 1916, renamed Audace on 25 September 1916, launched on 27 September 1916, completed on 23 December 1916, commissioned on 1 March 1917, reclassified as torpedo boat on 1 October 1929 captured by Germany on 12 September 1943, renamed TA20, served as minelayer and escort vessel during the Adriatic campaign and was sunk by British destroyers on 1 November 1944. 

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