Many critical systems (pumps, fire mains) were not online, and the crew did not have the proper training for the portable systems. Shinano's commanding officer requested a delay as watertight doors had not been installed, nor had compartments been tested for leaks, in addition to many other seals not yet in place. The Navy ordered her out to Kure to complete her by a specific date. The remaining hanger space held 120 reserve aircraft, both for support of other Fleet CV operations and land based aircraft.Īs for her loss, it wasn't entirely on the Captain. She intended to have a flight group of only 47 aircraft: fighters, torpedo planes, and a few recon aircraft. The Japenese Navy decided to make her an armored support carrier. She had main deck, upper deck, and side armor in place around her magazines, and the forward barbettes were essentially completed. At the time the decision was made to make Shinano a CV, she was 47% complete.
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