I-58 was formally loaded with Kaiten subs, so the first battle was "Operation Kaiten", and its team, known as "Diamond Fleet"...I-36I-48I-56I-53I-47I-58...Departured from Ootsushima. As they were heading towards their targets, I-58 (from now referred to as 58) headed to Guam.58 is loaded with 4 KaitensFirst vessel: First Lieutenant Ishikawa SeizouSecond vessel: 2nd Flight Squadron Sargeant Mori MinoruThird vessel: 2nd Flight Squadron Sargeant Saegusa Nao4th vessel: Lieutenant Kudou YoshihikoThere's a record stating that he's a First LieutenantAbout 19 to 23 young men were sent out to seaSome said the Captain had heartbreaking experiences...Then let himself be warned.Sooner...Or later -dechi2nd team "Diamond Fleet"
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