Oh, a few construction workers have joined the crew to apply a few finishing touches, but the ship is seaworthy enough for a short cruise down the Japanese coast. Accompanied by three experienced destroyer escorts, officers expect Shinano will reach safe harbor in the Inland Sea by daybreak. All four vessels in the task force can outrun and outmaneuver the enemy, particularly those pesky submarines, which seem always to be lurking just offshore. The nocturnal voyage will avoid enemy aircraft which aren't particularly successful at attacking naval targets in the dark. In just a few hours you'll stroll the streets of Kure while the ship is prepared for a clash with the enemy.
History tells a different story .
Despite the convoy's superior agility and experience, Shinano crashed to the ocean floor on its maiden journey, just a few hundred miles from Tokyo. The great ship claimed nearly 1,500 lives, including the captain. Even now, at the close of the 20th century, it ranks as the largest naval vessel ever sunk. The supercarrier's unexpected demise holds a valuable lesson for all of us . It didn't sink from poor construction.