Katori

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 * Named after the Shinto Katori Shrine in Chiba prefecture, Japan.
 * A training ship from commissioning on April 20th, 1940 to sometime before November 11th, 1941.
 * A combat ship from sometime before November 11th, 1941 until sinking in 1944.
 * Operated as a flagship for various purposes, including for the Sixth Fleet & escort squadrons.
 * Sunk by USS Iowa (BB-61) during Operation Hailstone on February 19th, 1944 off Truk (07°45′N 151°20′E).
 * On the morning of February 17th, 1944, she led a small fleet, including Maikaze & Nowaki, from Truk in a breakout attempt towards Yokosuka, Japan. They were subjected to air attacks before facing a superior surface force. Only Nowaki escaped.
 * Iowa barraged Katori with 5- & 16-inch salvoes, sinking her in 13 minutes.