Kamishima class minelayers




Displacement766t standard, 787t trial
Length69.50m pp, 73.30m wl, 74.50m oa
Width7.85m
Draught2.60m
Machinery2-shaft diesel, 1900bhp
Speed16.5kt
Armament2-40mm AA, 13-25mm AA, 120 mines, 36 DCs
Complement?



Name Plan Builder Laid down Launch Complete
KamishimaFY1944Sasebo NYd?1945. 6.121945. 7.30MLB1945. 9.15 disc
1945.12. 1 Transport for retreat
1947.10. 3 to USSR
AwashimaFY1944Sasebo NYd?1945-1946. 2. 3 Transport for retreat
1946. 4.18 completed
1947.10. 1 to USA, BU
(7 more were not laid down, 11 were not ordered)



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