Launched July 19, 1942Commissioned June 30, 1943Laid down September 4, 1941November 5, 1943: Carrier Raid on Rabaul
Noshiro is hit by a Mk. 13 aerial torpedo, but it's a dud.January 1, 1944: Air attack by USS Bunker Hill and USS Monterey. One of Noshiro's turrets was put out of action temporarily, and ten crewmembers were killed.Noshiro was sunk on October 26, 1944.