Japanese oiler Irō

Irō (石廊) was a fleet oiler for the Imperial Japanese Navy. A member of the Notoro-class of oilers, the ship was launched on August 5, 1922 and served Japan during the Pacific Campaign of World War II. On March 31, 1944 the ship was attacked and sunk in Palau Harbor by United States Navy aircraft carrier aircraft from the Fast Carrier Task Force during Operation Desecrate One.

History
Name: Irō
Builder: Osaka Iron Works, Sakurajima
Laid down: 2 September 1921
Launched: 5 August 1922
Completed: 30 October 1922
Fate: Damaged by air raid, 31 March 1944. Sank, 17 April 1944.
General characteristics
Class and type: Notoro-class Replenishment oiler
Displacement: 15,400 long tons (15,647 t)
Length: 138.68 m (455 ft) p/p
Beam: 17.68 m (58 ft)
Draught: 8.08 m (26 ft 6 in)
Propulsion:
  • 1 × triple expansion reciprocating engine
  • 4 × Kampon water tube boilers
  • 1 shaft
  • 3,750 hp (2,796 kW)
Speed: 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Capacity: 8,000 tons of oil
Complement: 157
Armament:

In March 2015 a PRC flag was discovered tied to the wreckage.[1] The flag was subsequently removed and president of Palau Tommy Remengesau stated that he was "extremely disappointed".[2]

References

  • Hackett, Bob; Peter Cundall (2003). "IJN Iro: Tabular Record of Movement". Yusosen!. Combinedfleet.com. Retrieved 10 May 2009.
  • Hackett, Bob; Peter Cundall (2003). "Shiretoko Class". Yusosen!. Combinedfleet.com. Retrieved 10 May 2009.


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