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IJN Fubuki-class Destroyer 1,750 Tons (standard) 2,050 Tons (rebuilt) 367.3' x 34' 1" x 10' 6" 6 x 127mm guns Type 3 22 x 25mm AA Type 96 9 x torpedo tubes 36 x depth charges |
Ship History On June 29, 1934 while on maneuvers Inazuma accidentally collided with the Miyuki off of Cheju Island. The collision sank Miyuki and severed the bow of Inazuma. Afterwards, towed to Sasebo Naval Arsenal by Nachi and underwent extensive repairs. After repairs were completed, she was assigned to Destroyer Division 6 along with Ikazuchi, Hibiki, and Akatsuki, under the 1st Fleet. Wartime History On December 24, 1941 departed Hong Kong then escorts Ashigara from Formosa to Davao and operated out of Davao to cover the Japanese invasion of Menado until January 14, 1942. On January 20, 1942 while at Davao, Inazuma suffered a collision with Sendai Maru undergoing emergency repairs. Between January 29-February 17, 1942 under repairs at Mako. On February 21-26, 1942 escorted Myoko from Formosa to Makassar. Battle of the Java Sea On March 12, 1942 arrived at Subic Bay and participated in operations in the Philippines. During March 19-26, 1942 escorted a convoy from Subic Bay to Kure. Afterwards, docked at Yokosuka for maintenance. PARTIAL HISTORY On May 11, 1944 departed Manila Bay escorting a tanker convoy bound for Balikpapan including Nichiei Maru, Tatekawa Maru, Azusa Maru. Sinking History Rescue References Contribute
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