Construction
Nagato was laid down at the Kure Naval Arsenal on August 28, 1917, launched on November 9, 1919 and completed on November 15, 1920.
She underwent a major refit in 1936, replacing her coal-burning boilers and upgrading her armor and anti-aircraft guns. Following the refit she was able to achieve a top speed of 27 knots.
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