IJN Niitaka
Wrecked
| Type | Protected cruiser |
|---|---|
| War | Russo-Japanese War |
| Main guns | 6 × 15.2 cm (6 in)/40 naval guns |
Served through the war.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 6 × 15.2 cm (6 in)/40 naval guns
- 10 × QF 12-pounder 12 cwt naval guns
- 4 × QF 3-pounder Hotchkiss guns
Armour
- Deck: 76 mm (3 in)
- Conning tower: 100 mm (4 in)
| Builder | Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, Japan |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 7 January 1902 |
| Launched | 15 November 1902 |
| Displacement | 3,366 long tons (3,420 t) |
| Length | 102 m (334 ft 8 in) w/l |
| Speed | 20 kn (23 mph; 37 km/h) |
| Complement | 287-320 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
15 November 1902
Battle of Chemulpo Bay
Survived
9 February 1904
Battle of Tsushima
Survived
27–28 May 1905
Fate
Wrecked
Wrecked 26 August 1922