Hamakaze

Hamakaze is a Japanese destroyer of the Kagero-class, which was a series of destroyers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. The Kagero-class was designed to be fast and agile, with a focus on anti-submarine warfare. Hamakaze was launched in 1943 and commissioned into the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1944. The ship was armed with a 127mm gun, two 25mm anti-aircraft guns, and four 610mm torpedo tubes. It also had a complement of 160 crew members. Hamakaze saw action in the latter stages of World War II, primarily in the waters around Japan. It was sunk by American forces in 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa. The ship's wreck was discovered in 1998, and it is now a popular dive site for enthusiasts. Hamakaze is remembered as a capable and reliable destroyer, known for its speed and maneuverability. It is also notable for its role in the defense of Okinawa, where it helped to repel several American amphibious assaults.