Japanese Torpedo Boat Tomozuru

Japanese Torpedo Boat Tomozuru

Tomozuru (友鶴?) was one of four Chidori-class torpedo boats of the Imperial Japanese Navy. She capsized in a storm on March 12, 1934, shortly after her completion. This incident forced the IJN to review the stability of all recently completed, under construction and planned ships. She was salvaged and put back into service after extensive modifications. She saw service in the Battle of the Philippines and the Dutch East Indies campaign as escorts and continued in that role for the rest of the war.