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What happened to the IJN Junyo?
Having loaded 200 survivors of the battleship Musashi, Jun’yō was attacked by the submarines Sea Devil, Plaice and Redfish early in the morning of 9 December 1944. She was hit by three torpedoes that flooded several compartments and killed 19 men.
How many carriers did Japan build after Midway?
The Japanese assembled a force totaling four carriers, nine battleships, 13 heavy cruisers, seven light cruisers, and 35 destroyers.
Are there any ocean liners that have been converted to troopships?
Highlighted below are the stories of just several of the many ocean liners that were temporarily converted to troopships during the 20th Century. When she entered service in 1911, RMS Olympic was considered one of the most successful and beautiful ships ever produced.
Who was the only merchant ship captain to sink an enemy ship?
Rewarded for this act by the Admiralty, Hayes has the distinction of being the only merchant ship captain known to have sunk an enemy warship during World War I. Queen Mary was christened in 1934 and embarked on her maiden voyage two years later—yet, her first year of service was not exactly up to her designers’ expectations.
Why were large ocean liners important to support military operations?
Large ocean liners were critical to support military operations for two major reasons. First, as some of the largest vessels afloat, they could transport massive numbers of men and material over vast stretches of ocean. Second, these luxurious vessels were some of the fastest ships available.
How did the Argentines sink the Atlantic Conveyor?
Armed with sea-skimming Exocet missiles, the Argentines successfully sank several escort vessels and the large Cunard container ship Atlantic Conveyor. Great care was taken to hide the ship—her radar was turned off and all of her many portholes were covered to eliminate any light that could give away her position.