Kaiyō

History

Converted from the NYK ocean liner “Argentina Maru” (built 1939), sister ship of “Brasil Maru” (torpedoed before her own planned conversion, so she never entered service as a carrier). Purchased December 1942, commissioned 23 November 1943.

Ships in this class

Ship Kanji Remark
Kaiyō

Builds of this class

No build for this ship class yet.

Available kits

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