IJN Kaiyō
Wrecked
| Type | Escort carrier |
|---|---|
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 4 × twin 12.7 cm/40 Type 89 dual-purpose guns |
Converted from the liner Argentina Maru. Bombed and run aground in Beppu Bay in July 1945.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 4 × twin 12.7 cm/40 Type 89 dual-purpose guns
- 8 × triple Type 96 25 mm (0.98 in) AA guns
| Builder | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipyard, Nagasaki |
|---|---|
| Launched | 9 December 1938 |
| Commissioned | 23 November 1943 |
| Displacement | 13,600 t (13,400 long tons) (standard) 16,483 t (16,223 long tons) (loaded) |
| Length | 166.55 m (546 ft 5 in) |
| Speed | 23 kn (43 km/h; 26 mph) |
| Complement | 829 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
She isn't listed in any of the fleet actions covered here.
Launched
9 December 1938