IJN Shinano - colorized photo
| Name | 信濃 Shinano |
| Ship Type | Aircraft Carrier |
| Launched/Completed | 1944 |
| Builder | Yokosuka Navy Yard |
| Tonnage | 68,059 tons |
| Owner | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Loss Date | November 29, 1944 |
| Location | 32-00N, 137-00E |
| Circumstances | Sunk by torpedo |
| Number of Men Lost | 1,435 crew members |
| Note | Largest ship ever sunk in combat |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS Archerfish (SS-211) | Patrol Number 5 |
| Commanding Officer | CDR Joseph F. Enright | Attack No. 3198 |
Sinkings by Selected Submarines
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