Kashima

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Kashima was the second vessel completed of the three light cruisers in the Katori class, which served with the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. The ship was named after the noted Shinto shrine Kashima Jingu in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan.

1939-09-01T00:00:00Z
1939-09-01T00:00:00Z
1939-09-25T00:00:00Z
1939-09-25T00:00:00Z
ship launching
1940-05-31T00:00:00Z
1940-05-31T00:00:00Z
ship commissioning
1938-10-06T00:00:00Z
1938-10-06T00:00:00Z
keel laying
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Curtiss SB2C Helldiver flies over Jaluit atoll, in October 1945 (NNAM.1996.253.538)Curtiss SB2C Helldiver flies over Jaluit atoll, in October 1945 (NNAM.1996.253.538)
IJN Kashima 1940 at ShanghaiIJN Kashima 1940 at Shanghai
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    commonsimageCurtiss SB2C Helldiver flies over Jaluit atoll, in October 1945 (NNAM.1996.253.538) Commons
    commonsimageIJN Kashima 1940 at Shanghai Commons
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