All three of the unique four stacker "Jintsu" class cruisers were lost in less than a year's time. At least one was involved in the evacuations from Guadalcanal and the Aleutians in 1943. Though very deadly with their torpedos and night fighting training, they didn't handle shell fire and bomb hits well.
The twin 25mm AA mount was the first of that series of gunmounts. It was standard equipment light AA gun on IJN ships until around 1943, when the triple mount was introduced and became the standard type. The final mount was the single , which started to appear around a year later.
Japanese Warships Of World War 2, Anthony J. Watts, Ian Allan 1966, Published by Doubleday, has Jintsu armed with 8 24 inch in 2 Quad Torp mounts. Also states that 21 inch tubes were replaced by 24 inch in 1940.
You brought up an interesting thought about the discrepancy in what documentation said Jintsuu carried in terms of torpedo launchers and what her wreck had. Finding and preserving shipwrecks helps correct errors and clarifies vague knowledge, which is definitely an important part of studying history.
Did Jintsu help to sink HMS Electra at the battle of the Java sea? Some sources say she helped to sink the valiant destroyer, while others insist she was sunk in a 1v1 duel with the destroyer Asagumo.
Just a supposition on my part but I suspect that the "rippling" of the plating of the extreme bow is because the Peak Tank remained water / air tight and what we see is compression damage.
I find myself wondering if these older cruisers should just be classified as large destroyers. Or something along the lines of the AA cruisers of the USN, that were stacked with dual 5" guns.
No, they were true light cruisers. Not to be confused with the American and British later light cruisers (Brooklyn, Cleveland, County, Colony, etc) classes that were heavy cruisers with 6" guns. "Light heavy cruisers?" "Heavy light cruisers?" You chose.
thanks for shedding light on these lesser known wrecks. as a shipwreck fan, these are addictive!
All three of the unique four stacker "Jintsu" class cruisers were lost in less than a year's time. At least one was involved in the evacuations from Guadalcanal and the Aleutians in 1943. Though very deadly with their torpedos and night fighting training, they didn't handle shell fire and bomb hits well.
The fact that the Torpedoes are still in the tubes is terrifying and dangerous
Forget to mention, in exchange, Jintsu actually managed to hit Leander with a 5.5-inch shell which took out some electrical power
Another fascinating shipwreck video! Thank you for covering these.
The twin 25mm AA mount was the first of that series of gunmounts. It was standard equipment light AA gun on IJN ships until around 1943, when the triple mount was introduced and became the standard type. The final mount was the single , which started to appear around a year later.
Japanese Warships Of World War 2, Anthony J. Watts, Ian Allan 1966, Published by Doubleday, has Jintsu armed with 8 24 inch in 2 Quad Torp mounts. Also states that 21 inch tubes were replaced by 24 inch in 1940.
Excellent Video! I love these videos and watch them all! Thanks for all the research!
Another great detailing of a sunken warrior and what the ravages of war do to them.
You brought up an interesting thought about the discrepancy in what documentation said Jintsuu carried in terms of torpedo launchers and what her wreck had. Finding and preserving shipwrecks helps correct errors and clarifies vague knowledge, which is definitely an important part of studying history.
Other than blown in half by a torpedo and subjected to machine-gun six-inch fire, she looks marvellous!
Thanks, Skynea. Take care, mate.
Very good thank you for posting. A video on the history of Japanese shipbuilders would be interesting.
Did Jintsu help to sink HMS Electra at the battle of the Java sea? Some sources say she helped to sink the valiant destroyer, while others insist she was sunk in a 1v1 duel with the destroyer Asagumo.
Excellent video. Thank you.
Another awesome video
これはとても貴重な映像ですね。何故かというと、この川内型を含め5500トン級の軽巡洋艦が装備する魚雷発射管は、片弦に連装２基が一般的でした。通常と酸素で口径が違いがあり、年代によっても違いますが、まさかの４連装！？恐らくは後部にある物だと推測しますが。これ日本人、日本の専門家でも知ってる人はかなり少ないと思います。本当に貴重です。
Just a supposition on my part but I suspect that the "rippling" of the plating of the extreme bow is because the Peak Tank remained water / air tight and what we see is compression damage.
The discovery slipped under the metaphorical radar, unlike the historical Jintsu which unfortunately didn't ;)
I find myself wondering if these older cruisers should just be classified as large destroyers. Or something along the lines of the AA cruisers of the USN, that were stacked with dual 5" guns.
No, they were true light cruisers. Not to be confused with the American and British later light cruisers (Brooklyn, Cleveland, County, Colony, etc) classes that were heavy cruisers with 6" guns. "Light heavy cruisers?" "Heavy light cruisers?" You chose.
Is that an airplane case on the deck?
Looks like a catapult for aircraft.
The Battle of Samar was more lop sided than this one.
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