Japanese aircraft carrier Shimane Maru
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was a Japanese aircraft carrier, the lead ship of her class
, completed toward the end of World War II. She never reached operational status due to a shortage of airplanes and fuel. In different publications the ship is also referred to as an "aircraft transport ship with flight deck" or a "merchant aircraft carrier".
at position 34°20′10"N 134°10′15"E.
Shimane Maru class escort aircraft carrier
Shimane Maru was a class of auxiliary escort aircraft carriers intended to be operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II.The concept of the class was similar to British Merchant aircraft carrier...
, completed toward the end of World War II. She never reached operational status due to a shortage of airplanes and fuel. In different publications the ship is also referred to as an "aircraft transport ship with flight deck" or a "merchant aircraft carrier".
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Shimane Maru was initially built as a standard 1TL type tanker but during 1944 she was taken over for conversion to an aircraft carrier. She was fitted with a hangar and a single lift and was intended to operate as an escort for convoys under the command of the Imperial Army (and not by the Imperial Navy).Fate
Shimane Maru was sunk 24 July 1945 by aircraft at Shido Bay, Kagawa PrefectureKagawa Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on Shikoku island. The capital is Takamatsu.- History :Kagawa was formerly known as Sanuki Province.For a brief period between August 1876 and December 1888, Kagawa was made a part of Ehime Prefecture.-Battle of Yashima:...
at position 34°20′10"N 134°10′15"E.