IJN Akashi
Survived
| Type | Protected cruiser |
|---|---|
| War | Russo-Japanese War |
| Main guns | 2 × QF 6 inch /40 naval guns |
Served through the war.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 2 × QF 6 inch /40 naval guns
- 6 × QF 4.7-inch Gun Mk I–IV
- 12 × QF 3 pounder Hotchkiss guns
- 4 × Maxim guns
- 2 × 356 mm (14 in) torpedo tubes
Armour
- Deck: 50 mm (2 in) (slope), 25 mm (1 in) (flat)
- Gun shield: 115 mm (4.5 in) (front)
| Builder | Yokosuka Naval Arsenal |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 6 August 1894 |
| Launched | 18 December 1897 |
| Displacement | 2,657 long tons (2,700 t) |
| Length | 93.5 m (306 ft 9 in) |
| Speed | 19.5 knots (22.4 mph; 36.1 km/h) |
| Complement | 256 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
18 December 1897
Battle of Chemulpo Bay
Survived
9 February 1904
Battle of Tsushima
Survived
27–28 May 1905
Fate
Survived
Expended as target, 3 August 1930