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KAIYO Buildes as transport ship Argentina Maru, end of 1942 started conversion to CVE. Keel Laid: 22. Feb., 1938 Launched: 9. Dec., 1938 Entered service: 23. Nov., 1943 Displacement: 13,600 tons Complement: 829 Length: 505' (166,5m) Beam: 64.3' (21,9m) Draught: 20 feet (8,2m) Aircraft: 24 Flight deck: 150x22m Speed: 23.8 knots Guns: (1942) 8 - 127mm 24 - 25mm (1944) 8 - 127mm 44 - 25mm 8 - 28 - 120mm Machinery: 2 sets geared Kampon turbines. 4 Boilers, 2 shafts.52510KM |
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| 24. July 1945 damaged by air attack from British CV Formidable, Indefatigable, Victorious, never reapired and after end of war scrapped. | ||||
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