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 Kyu Programme. Laid down by Mitsubishi, Nagasaki, Japan on 6 July 1942, launched on 7 April 1943, completed on 31 March 1944, torpedoed and sunk by American submarine USS Cavalla (SS-244) off Anambas Islands, Dutch East Indies on 25 November 1944 and stricken on 10 January 1945.
