(Tsubame by Takeshi Yuki scanned from "Color
Paintings of Japanese Warships")
Completed in 1933, SARUSHIMA was a dual-pupose coastal light minelayer and escort vessel. In 1943-1944, her minelaying rails were removed and she was fitted with depth charge racks. SARUSHIMA was sunk off Chichi-Jima by Task Force 58's aircraft in July 1944.
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| Builder and Year Completed: |
Mitsubishi, Yokohama, 1929. |
| Displacement: |
566-tons standard. |
| Dimensions: |
219.5' by 24'6" by 6' |
| Propulsion and Speed: |
2 geared diesels, 2 shafts, 2,100 bhp; 18 knots. |
| Armament: |
2 x 80-mm (3-inch) 40 cal AA gun (2 x 1), 1 x
13.2mm MG, 120 mines. |
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