The IJN Shinano was a converted Yamato-class battleship that was the heaviest aircraft carrier of its time, designed primarily for logistics rather than direct combat, though it retained heavy armor protection. Key features included its large size (nearly 70,000 tons), a reinforced flight deck, torpedo and bomb armor, internal bulges, and concrete-encased aviation fuel tanks. However, rushed construction led to a lack of proper waterproofing, an untested crew, and partially operational machinery

Congratulations to the newest and sharpest submariners in the U.S. Navy who graduated from Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) USS Archerfish (SS 311) Class 20420, onboard Naval Submarine School, Groton, Connecticut, September 3, 2020. BESS prepares Sailors to pursue submarine qualifications upon initial assignment to an operational submarine. Sailors learn the basic theory behind the construction and operation of nuclear-powered submarines, including ship systems, organization, and safety. N

In November 1944, the American submarine USS Archerfish achieved one of the most astonishing victories in naval history by sinking the Japanese supercarrier Shinano—the largest warship ever lost to a submarine. Commanded by Joseph Enright, the Archerfish tracked the 71,000-ton vessel through the Pacific night and struck with deadly precision, sending it to the ocean floor in just hours. The Shinano, launched in secrecy and rushed into service, became a symbol of Japan’s desperation and the trium

Dive into the Steel Fleet event with USS Archerfish! 🏹🐟 This Tier X Balao-class submarine excels in close-range combat with swift homing torpedoes & fast sonar pings. Famous for sinking Shinano, Archerfish brings history & power to the depths. Ready to command her? | World of Warships