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| IJN Yūgumo-class destroyer 2,520 Tons 390' 11" x 35' 5" x 12' 4" 6 x 127mm DP guns 28 x Type 96 AA guns 4 x 13.2mm AA guns 8 x 610mm torpedo tubes 36 depth charges |
Ship History Built by Uraga Dock Company in Uraga. Laid down March 27, 1942 as Yūgumo-class destroyer. Launched March 12, 1943 as Suzunami 涼波 meaning "breaking waves" or "cool waves". Completed July 27, 1943 in the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) under the command of Commander Masao assigned to Desron 11. First Fleet. On August 20, 1943 assigned to Desdiv 32. On September 30, 1942 Desdiv 32 was redesignated Desron 2, Second Fleet. Wartime History On October 15, 1943 departs Saeki with Tatsuta, Fujinami and Hayanami escorting Yamashiro and Ise on a troop transport run to Truk arriving five days later. On October 22, 1943 departs Truk with Tatsuta, Fujinami and Hayanami on a troop transport run to Ponape and returns two days later. On November 3, 1943 departs Truk escorting the heavy cruiser group under the command of Admiral Kurita bound for Rabaul. On November 4, 1943 detached with Chokai to escort damaged tanker Nissho Maru back to Truk. Afterwards, resumes voyage to Rabaul arriving November 7, 1943. Sinking History On November 11, 1943 at Rabaul, sunk by U.S. Navy carrier planes. Reportedly, this destroyer suffered a direct bomb hit while loading torpedoes near entrance of Simpson Harbor. The explosion blew up the destroyer and caused it to immediately sink, killing 148 aboard including Commander Kamiyama. Officially removed from the Navy list on January 5, 1944. References Combined Fleet - IJN Suzunami: Tabular Record of Movement Contribute
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