Mizuho
1939
(Neptun 1228)
- Class: Mizuho - 1 seaplane carrier of 1937
- Displacement: 10,929 tons standard / 12,150 tons normal
- Dimensions: 602'4" x 61'8" x 23'3"
- Machinery: 2-shaft geared Diesels, B.H.P. 15,200 = 22 knots
- Armament: 6-5in/40 (3x2), 20-25mm (10x2) A.A. guns
- Aircraft: 24 floatplanes or 12 floatplanes + 12 Type "A" midget submarines
- Complement:
- Builder: Kawasaki, Kobe
- Laid Down: May 1937
- Launched: 16 May 1938
- Completed: 25 Feb 1939
- Notes: Diesel-engined improved Chitose type. Modified to carry 12 floatplanes + 12 Type "A" midget submarines. Sunk by submarine USS Drum off Cape Omaisaki 2 May 1942.
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