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Shōhō was a light aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy that served during the early Pacific War. Originally constructed as a submarine support ship, she was later converted into a carrier and joined the Japanese operation surrounding Port Moresby. American carrier aircraft sank Shōhō on 7 May 1942 during the Battle of the Coral Sea, making her the first Japanese aircraft carrier lost in World War II.
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What happened to the Japanese aircraft carrier Shōhō?
The Shōhō was sunk during the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942 by American carrier aircraft, making it the first Japanese aircraft carrier lost during World War II.
What was the Shōhō before it became an aircraft carrier?
The Shōhō was originally constructed as a submarine support ship for the Imperial Japanese Navy before being converted into a light aircraft carrier.
In which World War II battle was the Shōhō sunk?
The Shōhō was sunk during the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942, when American carrier aircraft attacked the vessel during Japanese operations aimed at Port Moresby in New Guinea.
What type of aircraft carrier was the Shōhō?
The Shōhō was a light aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy, converted from a submarine support vessel rather than purpose-built as a fleet carrier, which limited her operational capacity compared to larger Japanese carriers.
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