Makinami is a Japanese destroyer of the Yugumo type . The name is translated from Japanese "Rolling waves . "
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History
Laid down in 1940 at the Maizuru KK Shipyard. Launched on December 27, 1941 , entered service on August 18, 1942 . [1] Participated in battles at the Solomon Islands and in the battle for Guadalcanal . [2] November 25, 1943 sunk by American destroyers in a battle near Cape St. George , sank at off the island of New Ireland.
Cape St. George
Six Japanese destroyers had to transfer replenishment for the garrison base on the island of Buka and remove aircraft from the island, since the airport on the island has practically lost its strategic importance. “ Onami ” and “Makinami” performed the role of cover in this formation of destroyers. The American command became aware of this convoy thanks to air reconnaissance and 5 destroyers were sent to intercept. The replenishment was safely delivered, and, taking on board the airfield personnel, the Japanese destroyers headed for Rabaul . At about 1:40, Onami and Makinami were discovered by Americans guarding the strait between the islands. Charles Osbourne , Claxton and Dyson launched a torpedo attack . “Makinami” suffered serious damage from a torpedo strike, but remained afloat and was sunk by artillery fire from “ Converse ” and “ Spence ”, while only 28 crew members were saved.
Notes
- ↑ Whitley, 1988 , p. 203.
- ↑ Whitley, 1988 , p. 204.
Literature
- Whitley M J. Destroyers of World War Two - an international encyclopedia. - London: Arms and Armor, 1988 .-- ISBN ISBN 0-85368-910-5 .
- Gardiner, Robert (ed.). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1922-1946. - London: Conway Maritime Press, 1987 .-- ISBN ISBN 0-85177-146-7 .
- Paul Stephen Dall, translation from English by A.G. Sick. The battle path of the Imperial Japanese Navy. - Yekaterinburg: Sphere, 1997.