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Kiso (cruiser)
NameKiso ship_type = Mogami-class cruiser operator = Imperial Japanese Navy builder = Kure Naval Arsenal laid_down = 19 October 1934 launched = 16 March 1936 commissioned = 20 January 1937 fate = Sunk 4 July 1944

Kiso (cruiser) was a Mogami-class cruiser of the Imperial Japanese Navy, designed and constructed in the 1930s. The ship was part of a class of four cruisers, including Mogami, Mikuma, and Suzuya, which were intended to serve as treaty cruisers under the London Naval Treaty. However, with the onset of World War II, these ships were converted into heavy cruisers.

Design and construction

The Mogami-class cruisers were designed by Yuzuru Hiraga and constructed at various Japanese shipyards, including the Kure Naval Arsenal, where Kiso was built. The ships of this class had a length of 161.2 meters and a beam of 15.2 meters, with a top speed of 37 knots. They were initially armed with eight 15 cm SK C/96 guns in four twin turrets.

Service history

Kiso was commissioned on 20 January 1937 and initially served in Chinese waters, participating in the Second Sino-Japanese War. In 1938, the ship was involved in the Battle of the Paracel Islands. The following year, Kiso was transferred to Hashirajima, where it served as a training ship.

World War II operations

At the start of World War II, Kiso was converted into a heavy cruiser by replacing its eight 15 cm SK C/96 guns with four 20 cm SK C/34 guns in two twin turrets. The ship participated in several operations, including the Battle of the Java Sea and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. On 14 November 1942, Kiso was involved in a collision with the destroyer Ayanami, which resulted in significant damage.

Fate

On 4 July 1944, Kiso was sunk by United States carrier-based aircraft during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, also known as the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot. The ship was hit by several bombs and torpedoes, resulting in a magazine explosion that caused it to sink.

Legacy

The sinking of Kiso marked the end of a significant chapter in the history of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The Mogami-class cruisers, including Kiso, played a crucial role in various naval operations during World War II. Today, the wreck of Kiso remains a war grave, with efforts made to preserve and honor the Japanese sailors who lost their lives on board. Category:1936 ships Category:World War II cruisers of Japan Category:Ships sunk by US aircraft Category:Maritime history of Japan