I-176

I.J.N. I-176

1942

(Helge Fischer HF-38)

Class: I-176 Type KD.7 - 10 submarines of 1939
Displacement: 1,833 tons surfaced / 2,602 tons submerged
Dimensions: 346 x 27 x 15 ft.
Machinery: 2-shaft diesel/electric motors, 8,000hp/1,800hp = 23/8 knots
Armament: 6-21in TT (bow) and 12 torpedoes; 1-4.7in, 2-25mm AA guns
Complement: 88

Builder: Kure Navy Yard
Launched: 7 Jun 1941
Completed: 4 Aug 1942

Notes: Launched as I-76 but completed as I-176. Torpedoed and severely damaged cruiser USS Chester 20 Oct 1942. Converted to transport submarine 1943. Sunk 16/17 May 1944 by US destroyers Franks, Haggard and Johnston 150 m N of Cape Alexander..

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