Type C Escort colorized photo from Imperial Japanese Navy Page
| Name | 第13号海防艦 Coast Defense Vessel No. 13 (CD-13) |
| Ship Type | Frigate |
| Launched/Completed | 1944 |
| Builder | Nippon Kokan K. K. |
| Tonnage | 810 tons |
| Owner | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Loss Date | August 14, 1945 |
| Location | 35-41N 134-38E |
| Circumstances | Sunk by acoustic torpedo |
| Number of Men Lost | 28 crew members |
| Note | This was the last ship lost by the Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II. |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS Torsk (SS-423) | Patrol Number 2 |
| Commanding Officer | CDR Bafford E. Lewellen | Attack No. 4735 |
Sinkings by Selected Submarines
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