Japanese cruiser Yubari
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was a light cruiser
built between 1922 and 1923 for the Imperial Japanese Navy
. She fought in World War II
and was sunk by the US Navy.
Yuzuru Hiraga
. The guns were mounted on the centre line in turret
s and armor was integrated into the hull structure. The forecastle
was given significant flare to improve seakeeping. Destroyer
-type machinery was used to save weight, with eight oil-fired Kanpon boilers trunked into a single large funnel.
The ship was completed 419 t (412.4 LT) (13%) over the designed displacement, this resulted in an extra foot of draft and a loss of 1.5 kn (2.9 km/h; 1.8 mph) in designed speed. The ship was considered successful, however, and many of its features were used in subsequent Japanese warships.
The ship had a significant refit in early 1944 when the two single 140 mm (5.5 in) guns were removed, one 120 mm (4.7 in) AA
gun (in the "A" position) and six twin and one triple 25 mm (0.984251968503937 in) AA guns were added together with a search radar
and depth charge
s.
where she was the flagship
of the Japanese invasion force during the invasion of Wake Island
. She led both invasion attempts on 11 and 23 December 1941 and was damaged by US Marine
coastal guns
during the first attempted landing. Yubari was sunk on 27 April 1944 off Palau
by the US
submarine .
Light cruiser
A light cruiser is a type of small- or medium-sized warship. The term is a shortening of the phrase "light armored cruiser", describing a small ship that carried armor in the same way as an armored cruiser: a protective belt and deck...
built between 1922 and 1923 for the Imperial Japanese Navy
Imperial Japanese Navy
The Imperial Japanese Navy was the navy of the Empire of Japan from 1869 until 1947, when it was dissolved following Japan's constitutional renunciation of the use of force as a means of settling international disputes...
. She fought in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and was sunk by the US Navy.
Design
The ship originated as an experimental scout cruiser, which would have the combat potential of the standard 5000 t (4,921 LT) Japanese light cruisers on a much lighter ship. The ship was designed by AdmiralAdmiral
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Yuzuru Hiraga
Yuzuru Hiraga
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. The guns were mounted on the centre line in turret
Turret
In architecture, a turret is a small tower that projects vertically from the wall of a building such as a medieval castle. Turrets were used to provide a projecting defensive position allowing covering fire to the adjacent wall in the days of military fortification...
s and armor was integrated into the hull structure. The forecastle
Forecastle
Forecastle refers to the upper deck of a sailing ship forward of the foremast, or the forward part of a ship with the sailors' living quarters...
was given significant flare to improve seakeeping. Destroyer
Destroyer
In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powerful, short-range attackers. Destroyers, originally called torpedo-boat destroyers in 1892, evolved from...
-type machinery was used to save weight, with eight oil-fired Kanpon boilers trunked into a single large funnel.
The ship was completed 419 t (412.4 LT) (13%) over the designed displacement, this resulted in an extra foot of draft and a loss of 1.5 kn (2.9 km/h; 1.8 mph) in designed speed. The ship was considered successful, however, and many of its features were used in subsequent Japanese warships.
The ship had a significant refit in early 1944 when the two single 140 mm (5.5 in) guns were removed, one 120 mm (4.7 in) AA
Anti-aircraft warfare
NATO defines air defence as "all measures designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action." They include ground and air based weapon systems, associated sensor systems, command and control arrangements and passive measures. It may be to protect naval, ground and air forces...
gun (in the "A" position) and six twin and one triple 25 mm (0.984251968503937 in) AA guns were added together with a search radar
Radar
Radar is an object-detection system which uses radio waves to determine the range, altitude, direction, or speed of objects. It can be used to detect aircraft, ships, spacecraft, guided missiles, motor vehicles, weather formations, and terrain. The radar dish or antenna transmits pulses of radio...
and depth charge
Depth charge
A depth charge is an anti-submarine warfare weapon intended to destroy or cripple a target submarine by the shock of exploding near it. Most use explosives and a fuze set to go off at a preselected depth in the ocean. Depth charges can be dropped by either surface ships, patrol aircraft, or from...
s.
Service
Yubari served in the Pacific during World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
where she was the flagship
Flagship
A flagship is a vessel used by the commanding officer of a group of naval ships, reflecting the custom of its commander, characteristically a flag officer, flying a distinguishing flag...
of the Japanese invasion force during the invasion of Wake Island
Battle of Wake Island
The Battle of Wake Island began simultaneously with the Attack on Pearl Harbor and ended on 23 December 1941, with the surrender of the American forces to the Empire of Japan...
. She led both invasion attempts on 11 and 23 December 1941 and was damaged by US Marine
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
coastal guns
Coastal artillery
Coastal artillery is the branch of armed forces concerned with operating anti-ship artillery or fixed gun batteries in coastal fortifications....
during the first attempted landing. Yubari was sunk on 27 April 1944 off Palau
Palau
Palau , officially the Republic of Palau , is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines and south of Tokyo. In 1978, after three decades as being part of the United Nations trusteeship, Palau chose independence instead of becoming part of the Federated States of Micronesia, a...
by the US
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
submarine .