30-434: (Redirected from I-21 ) I21 or I-21 may refer to: Japanese submarine I-21 , an Imperial Japanese Navy submarine completed in 1941 and sunk in 1943 Japanese submarine I-121 , named I-21 from 1924 to 1938, an Imperial Japanese Navy submarine completed in 1927 and scuttled in 1946, Närke Regiment (1816–1892), a Swedish infantry regiment, split from
60-505: A ditching U.S. Grumman TBF Avenger hit Porter and caused the fatal damage. On 17 January 1943, I-21 torpedoed and sank the Union Steam Ship Company 's SS Kalingo about 110 mi (180 km) east of Sydney . Two firemen were killed when the torpedo hit, and 32 of her crew reached safety in a boat. The BHP Shipping iron ore carrier SS Iron Knight was part of a convoy of ten ships travelling up
90-563: A meeting of submarine commanders aboard the light cruiser Katori , convened by Vice Admiral Mitsumi Shimizu , to be briefed on the planned attack on Pearl Harbor . I-21 departed Yokosuka on 19 November and sailed to the rendezvous at Hitokappu Bay, Etorofu , arriving on the 22nd, and departing on the 26th for the Hawaiian Islands, acting as a lookout ahead of the Carrier Striking Force . On 2 December 1941
120-486: A range of 2,190 yd (2,000 m). One was a dud, but the other struck forward in the pump room and dry storage cargo hold. The 38-man crew abandoned the tanker in four lifeboats, which were machine-gunned by I-21 with no casualties. Montebello sank in 900 ft (270 m) of water about 4 mi (6.4 km) south of Piedras Blancas Light at 35°35′N 121°16′W / 35.583°N 121.267°W / 35.583; -121.267 . In November 1996,
150-575: A team of marine researchers surveyed and filmed the wreck in a two-person submarine. Montebello was on the sea floor in 900 ft (270 m) of water adjacent to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary . The wreck was reexamined in 2010 for the level of deterioration and to determine if the oil was still in the hold and if so, did it pose an environmental threat. The researchers reported in October 2011 that
180-453: A tourism and shopping haven after World War II. Over five million visitors (mainly from the contiguous United States and Japan) flock there every year. Oahu is known for having the longest rain shower in recorded history. Kāneʻohe Ranch reported 247 straight days of rain from August 27, 1993, to April 30, 1994. The average temperature in Oahu is around 70–85 °F (21–29 °C). The island
210-615: Is on Oahu's southeast coast. In 2021, Oahu had a population of 995,638, up from 953,207 in 2010 (approximately 70% of the total 1,455,271 population of the U.S. state of Hawaii , with approximately 81% of those living in or near the Honolulu urban area). The Island of Oahu in Hawaii is often nicknamed (or translated as) "The Gathering Place" . The translation of "gathering place" was suggested as recently as 1922 by Hawaiian Almanac author Thomas Thrum. Thrum possibly ignored or misplaced
240-500: Is the warmest from June through October. The winter is cooler, but still warm, with an average temperature of 68–78 °F (20–26 °C). Oahu is 44 miles (71 km) long and 30 miles (48 km) across. Its shoreline is 227 miles (365 km) long. Including small associated islands such as Ford Island plus those in Kāneʻohe Bay and off the eastern ( windward ) coast, its area is 596.7 square miles (1,545.4 km ), making it
270-532: The 20th-largest island in the United States . The city of Honolulu —the state's capital and largest city is located on the island. As a jurisdictional unit, all of Oahu is in Honolulu County , although Honolulu occupies only part of its southeastern end. Well-known features of Oahu include Waikiki , Pearl Harbor , Diamond Head , Hanauma , Kāneʻohe Bay , Kailua Bay , North Shore , and
300-498: The Närke-Värmland Regiment Kalmar Regiment (1893–1927), a Swedish infantry regiment Västernorrland Regiment (1928–1974), a Swedish infantry regiment [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title formed as a letter–number combination. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
330-521: The Wai‘anae and the young Ko‘olau Range as dormant volcanic ranges from remnants of volcanism. The island has been inhabited since at least the 3rd century A.D. The 304-year-old Kingdom of Oahu was once ruled by the most ancient aliʻi in the Islands. The first great king of Oahu was Maʻilikūkahi , the lawmaker, who was followed by generations of monarchs. Kualiʻi was the first of the warlike kings and
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#1732791123591360-538: The ʻokina because the Hawaiian phrase " ʻo ahu " could be translated as "gathering of objects" ( ʻo is a subject marker and ahu means "to gather" ). The term Oʻahu has no other confirmed meaning in Hawaiian . The island rose above the sea during the Pliocene period from 4 million years ago when volcanoes erupted and formed the peaks from two shields. Then a period of extensive erosion followed, leaving
390-674: The cargo had dissipated into the vast ocean shortly after sinking. On 8 June 1942, I-21 briefly shelled Newcastle, New South Wales . Among the areas hit within the city were dockyards and steel works. There were no casualties in the attack and damage was minimal. On 26 October 1942, in the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands , I-21 is credited in most sources with sinking of the destroyer USS Porter . However, author Richard B. Frank states that Japanese records do not support this, and that, more likely, an errant torpedo from
420-404: The coded signal "Climb Mount Niitaka" was received, signifying that hostilities would commence on 8 December (Japan time). On 7 December 1941 I-21 was assigned to patrol north of Oahu , Hawaii. On 9 December I-6 reported sighting a Lexington -class aircraft carrier and two cruisers. I-21 and the rest of SubRon 1 boats, were ordered to pursue and sink her. However I-21 ' s pursuit
450-463: The crew was picked up by HMAS Warramunga . On 18 January 1943, I-21 torpedoed the tanker Mobilube , 60 miles (97 km) off the coast of Sydney, with the loss of three lives. On 22 January 1943 I-21 also torpedoed the Liberty ship Peter H. Burnett , approximately 420 miles (680 km) north of Sydney, it was towed back to Sydney by the corvette HMAS Mildura . On 12 November 1943
480-470: The discovery of the Hawaiian Islands came the introduction of disease, mosquitoes, and aggressive animals. Although indirect, simple exposure to these foreign species caused permanent damage to the Native Hawaiian people and environment. The Imperial Japanese Navy 's attack on Pearl Harbor , Oahu on the morning of December 7, 1941, brought the United States into World War II . The surprise attack
510-498: The east coast of New South Wales on 8 February 1943. At approximately 2:30 am, north of Twofold Bay , I-21 fired a torpedo at the naval ships flanking Iron Knight at the head of the flotilla under cover of darkness. The torpedo passed under the bow of the Bathurst -class corvette HMAS Townsville and struck Iron Knight , sinking her with the loss of 36 crewmen, including her commander, in less than two minutes. Most of
540-544: The expedition was surprised to find tall islands this far north in the central Pacific. Oahu was not actually visited by Europeans until February 28, 1779, when Captain Charles Clerke aboard HMS Resolution stepped ashore at Waimea Bay . Clerke took command of the ship after James Cook was killed at Kealakekua Bay ( island of Hawaiʻi ) on February 14, and was leaving the islands for the North Pacific. With
570-454: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=I21&oldid=971383389 " Category : Letter–number combination disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Japanese submarine I-21 I-21 ( 伊号第二一潜水艦 , I-gō Dai Nijū-ichi sensui-kan )
600-559: The resort destination Ko Olina . The island is composed of two separate shield volcanoes : the Waiʻanae and Koʻolau Ranges , with a broad valley or saddle (the central Oahu Plain) between them. The highest point is Kaʻala in the Waiʻanae Range, rising to 4,003 feet (1,220 m) above sea level. Oahu, along with the rest of the State of Hawaii, relies on tourism as a driving force of
630-666: The ship's crew were below decks and were unable to escape as the ship went down. Only 14 survived, clambering aboard a single lifeboat to be picked up by the Le Triomphant . HMAS Mildura , the other corvette guarding the convoy, pursued the I-21 for several days. On 4 June 2006, the wreck of Iron Knight was discovered in waters off the New South Wales town of Bermagui at a depth of approximately 125 metres (410 ft). Local fishermen had snagged their nets on
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#1732791123591660-573: The troopship Cape San Juan was torpedoed near the Fiji Islands while sailing from San Francisco to Townsville and sank the next day. Injured and others were taken off by Edwin T. Meredith . Survivors in the water were picked up by USS McCalla , USS Dempsey and YMS 241 . I-21 was never sighted again following a final report made on 27 November 1943, off the Gilbert Islands . A Japanese Type B submarine , which
690-403: The wreck over the years. Families and descendants of the crew traveled to the site and laid a wreath and poppies on the waters above the wreck. The sole remaining survivor of the sinking, John Stone, was unable to make the journey from his home in southern Victoria. On 11 February 1943, I-21 sank the 7,176 GRT U.S. Liberty Ship Starr King near Port Macquarie . There were no casualties, and
720-589: Was laid down on 7 January 1939 at the Kawasaki shipyard, Kobe, and launched on 24 February 1940. On 15 July 1941 she was completed, commissioned and assigned to Submarine Squadron 1's Submarine Division 3 in the Sixth Fleet . I-21 was based in the Yokosuka Naval District . On 31 October 1941 Commander Matsumura Kanji was assigned as Commanding Officer, and on 10 November he attended
750-574: Was a Japanese Type B1 submarine which saw service during World War II in the Imperial Japanese Navy . She displaced 1,950 tons and had a speed of 24 knots (44 km/h). I-21 was the most successful Japanese submarine to operate in Australian waters , participating in the attack on Sydney Harbour in 1942 and sinking 44,000 tons of Allied shipping during her two deployments off the east coast of Australia. The submarine
780-735: Was aimed at destroying the American will to fight and forcing the US to sue for peace. They attacked the Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy and its defending Army Air Forces and Marine Air Forces . The attack damaged or destroyed 12 American warships, destroyed 188 aircraft, and killed 2,335 American servicemen and 68 civilians (of those, 1,177 were the result of the destruction of the USS ; Arizona alone). Oahu became
810-612: Was delayed by diesel engine breakdowns and electrical problems. Finally, on 14 December, the chase was abandoned and I-21 and the other submarines were ordered to the West Coast of the United States. On 23 December 1941, I-21 sighted the Union Oil Company 's 8,272 GRT oil tanker Montebello . The 440 ft (130 m) vessel, built in 1921, was en route from Port San Luis , California, to Vancouver , British Columbia. At 05:30, I-21 fired two torpedoes at
840-586: Was not unified until King Kaumualiʻi surrendered the islands of Kauai and Niihau in 1810. Kamehameha III moved his capital from Lahaina , Maui to Honolulu , Oahu in 1845. ʻIolani Palace , built later by other members of the royal family, still stands, and is the only royal palace on American soil. Oahu was apparently the first of the Hawaiian Islands sighted by the crew of HMS Resolution on January 19, 1778, during Captain James Cook 's third Pacific expedition. Escorted by HMS Discovery ,
870-623: Was probably I-21 , was torpedoed and sunk by TBF Avengers off Tarawa on 29 November 1943. Oahu Oahu ( / oʊ ˈ ɑː h uː / oh- AH -hoo ; Hawaiian : Oʻahu pronounced [oˈʔɐhu] ) is the most populated and third-largest of the Hawaiian Islands . The island of Oahu and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands constitute the City and County of Honolulu . The state capital, Honolulu ,
900-532: Was succeeded by his sons. In 1773, the throne fell upon Kahahana, the son of Elani of Ewa. In 1783, Kahekili II , King of Maui, conquered Oahu, deposed the reigning family, and made his son, Kalanikūpule , king of Oahu, turning Oahu into a puppet state . Kamehameha the Great conquered Kalanikūpule's forces in the Battle of Nuʻuanu . Kamehameha founded the Kingdom of Hawaii with the conquest of Oahu in 1795. Hawaii
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