The Phantom Vessel of WWII, the Z-44 Destroyer

Overview

The Z-44 was a historic Type 1936B class destroyer. This maritime construction was an innovative modification of the preceding Type 1936A class. An intrinsically strategic vessel, its design which retained the same hull, while reverting to the lighter 5-inch main armament of previous destroyers, resulted in reduced top weight. This astute measure, in turn, remarkably improved sea keeping capabilities and the shi...