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ClassMatsu class
TypeDestroyer (DD)
BuilderMaizuru Naval Arsenal
Launched1944-09-30
Commissioned1944-11-30
FateAfloat. Survived the war. Scrapped on 28 July 1948.
Armament (class)Simplified escort destroyer. One twin mount forward, one single aft, one funnel.
Command
  • Tanaka, Ichiro Commanding officer from 30 November 1944; Relieved on 24 July 1945; Injured in the air attack of 24 July 1945
  • Honda, Toshiharu Commanding officer from 24 July 1945; Also captain of Nara and Nire

Laid down, displacement, length, beam, draft, speed, and complement are not stored for each hull, so this table leaves them out.

The armament line is the class drawing, not a measurement of this hull.

Tsubaki
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