In 1921, they were rerated as coast defense vessels and served as training ships for the Etajima Naval Academy's cadets. From 1932 to 1942, IZUMO was based in Shanghai as flagship of the China Area Fleet. From 1923 to 1942, IWATE was a training ship. In July 1945, both ships were ...
The modifications to Kaga, second of the Izumo-class helicopter destroyer (DDH) began at the Japan Marine United (JMU) shipyard in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, in late March.
Regional neighbors and rivals questioned the legitimacy of such a ship for purely defensive purposes, pointing out that, due to its size and deck configuration it could be repurposed as an aircraft carrier – a class banned under Japan’s pacifist constitution. Ad Feedback “The Izumo proves th...