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Zuihō

Zuihō is documented as an ships with chronological service identities where transfers, renamings, or conversions occurred.

Zuihō classImperial Japanese NavyInterwar period, World War IIVerified subject image
The Japanese aircraft carrier Zuihō sinking during the Battle of Cape Engano, 24 October 1944. The photo was taken by a plane from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13).
The Japanese aircraft carrier Zuihō sinking during the Battle of Cape Engano, 24 October 1944. The photo was taken by a plane from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13).U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command photo 80-G-272552 · Public domainImage source
ClassZuihō class
NavyImperial Japanese Navy
CountryJapan
Builder / shipyardYokosuka Naval Arsenal
Laid down1935-06-20
Launched1936-06-19
Completed1940-12-27
Recorded statusSunk

What is known about this ship

Zuihō is documented as an ships with chronological service identities where transfers, renamings, or conversions occurred.

Service history

Member of the WAR-CL-000188 roster; source-recorded final disposition: sunk 25.10.1944.

Class context: Zuihō class

Zuihō and Shōhō were light carriers converted from auxiliary hulls designed for rapid conversion to aviation use.

Later service and disposition

sunk 25.10.1944.

This ship is recorded as a member of Zuihō class. Shared design history belongs on the class page; this page concentrates on the individual hull where evidence is available.

Sources and further reading

  1. ZUIHO light aircraft carriers (1940, 1939 / 1942) ↗Navypedia · accessed 2026-09-18
  2. Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships, 1922–1946Conway Maritime Press
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