Japanese Minesweepers


Builders and Years Completed:	Various 1940-1944
Displacement:	648-tons standard.
Dimensions:	237' x 25.9' x 8.7'
Propulsion:	2 sets GT, 2 Kampon boilers, 2-shafts, 3850 i.h.p, speed 20 knots
Armament:	3 x 4.7-inch (120-mm)/45 cal HA, 2-25-mm AA, depth charges

W-19 Class Minesweepers

(W-19 Class Minesweeper by Takeshi Yuki scanned from "Color Paintings of Japanese Warships")
The W-19 class of two units was an improved W-7 class. In 1943-1944, most of the class had their minesweeping gear removed and were rearmed with five Type 96 25-mm AA guns and 36 DCs.

Builders and
Years Completed: Various
1940-1944

Displacement: 648-tons standard.

Dimensions: 237' x 25.9' x 8.7'
Propulsion: 2 sets GT, 2 Kampon boilers, 2-shafts, 3850 i.h.p, speed 20 knots
Armament: 3 x 4.7-inch (120-mm)/45 cal HA, 2-25-mm AA, depth charges