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Commandant Teste (コマンダン・テスト) Commandant Teste
Commandant Teste Class Seaplane Tender

HP  4248FP  28→48
ARM  24→50TORP 0
EVA  20→43AA  18→40
PLA  26ASW  0
SPD  SlowLOS  32→70
RGE  ShortLUK  17→79
AircraftEquipment
12Laté 298B
7-Unequipped-
7-Unequipped-
-Locked-
Modernization  2   0   1   3
Build Time2:20 (Unbuildable)Remodel Req
Consumption  35   40Dismantle  3   4   13   6
IllustratorAkiraSeiyuuTanibe Yumi
 
 
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Commandant Teste (コマンダン・テストかい) Commandant Teste Kai
Commandant Teste Class Seaplane Tender

HP  4349FP  32→58
ARM  26→56TORP 0
EVA  25→44AA  20→48
PLA  38ASW  0
SPD  SlowLOS  34→88
RGE  ShortLUK  20→88
AircraftEquipment
12Laté 298B
12-Unequipped-
7-Unequipped-
7-Unequipped-
Modernization  2   0   1   3
Remodel Level40Remodel Req  380   200
Consumption  40   50Dismantle  3   4   13   6
IllustratorAkiraSeiyuuTanibe Yumi

Gameplay Notes

Seaplane Tenders (AV) notably utilize  Recon/ Bomber/  seaplane Recons/Bombers/Fighters, as well as some Main Guns and  Minisub Midget Submarines, participating in most Combat stages, given the correct setup. They can also be used for an Anti-Installation role, as they can carry most Anti-Ground Equipment.

Special Mechanics

  • None

Stats Exceptions

Base
  • Has 3 equipment slots.
Base
  • Has 4 equipment slots.

Equipability Exceptions

AV Default equipment compatibility
✔️ Can Equip ❌ Cannot Equip
 Recon  Bomber                Sp        
         Minisub    Large  Small  Large      Sp  Sp_Sec    Sub  Small  Sp  
   Medium                          Large  Large        
RE:      Medium        
Equipability notes:  =  ;  =  ;  =  ;   = Recon ;   = Bomber ;  Small=  ;  Medium=  ;  Sec=  ;  = 


Commandant Teste Equipability Exceptions
 
Commandant Teste
 
Commandant Teste Kai
Ship Exceptions Can Equip:
       Small  Large
Cannot Equip:
 Minisub      
Cannot Equip:
 Minisub  

Fit Bonuses

[edit]Commandant Teste Equipment Bonuses
Equipment Extra Requirement                 Note
 13.8cm Twin Gun Mount 
OR  13.8cm Twin Gun Mount Kai 
(★0-1) +2 +1
(★2-3) +2 +2
(★4-5) +3 +2
(★6-7) +3 +3
(★8-9) +4 +3
(★MAX) +5 +3
 13.8cm Twin Gun Mount Kai  (★7-8) +1
(★9-MAX) +1 +1
 15.2cm Triple Main Gun Mount 
OR  15.2cm Triple Main Gun Mount Kai 
(★0-2) +2 +1
(★3) +2 +2
(★4-5) +3 +2
(★6) +3 +3
(★7-8) +4 +3
(★9) +4 +4
(★MAX) +5 +4
 15.2cm Triple Main Gun Mount Kai  (★5-7) +1
(★8-MAX) +2
 15.2cm Triple Gun Mount  (★0-3) +2 +2
(★4-7) +3 +3
(★8-9) +4 +4 +1
(★MAX) +4 +5 +2
 Swordfish Mk.II Kai (Reconnaissance Seaplane Model)  +1 +3 +1 +1
 Fairey Seafox Kai  +2 +1 +4 +2
 Loire 130M  (★0-5) +2 +2 +2
(★6-7) +2 +3 +3
(★8-9) +3 +4 +4
(★MAX) +4 +5 +4
+ ★1+ 15.2cm Triple Main Gun Mount  OR ★1+ 15.2cm Triple Main Gun Mount Kai  +1
 Loire 130M Kai (Skilled)  (★0-2) +4 +2 +3 +4
(★3) +4 +2 +3 +5
(★4) +4 +2 +4 +5
(★5) +5 +2 +4 +5
(★6) +5 +2 +4 +6
(★7) +5 +2 +5 +6
(★8) +6 +2 +5 +6
(★9) +6 +2 +5 +7
(★MAX) +7 +2 +6 +7
(★0-6) + ★1+ 15.2cm Triple Main Gun Mount  OR ★1+ 15.2cm Triple Main Gun Mount Kai  +1
(★7-8) + ★1+ 15.2cm Triple Main Gun Mount  OR ★1+ 15.2cm Triple Main Gun Mount Kai  +1 +1
(★9-MAX) + ★1+ 15.2cm Triple Main Gun Mount  OR ★1+ 15.2cm Triple Main Gun Mount Kai  +2 +1
 Laté 298B  +3 +2 +2
 Swordfish (Seaplane Model)  +1 +1 +1 +1
 Swordfish Mk.III Kai (Seaplane Model)  +2 +3 +2 +1
 Swordfish Mk.III Kai (Seaplane Model/Skilled)  +3 +3 +3 +2
Ship-Type Bonuses
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model C Kai 3 H  + Air Radar +2 +2 One-time
(2nd equipped) + Air Radar +2 One-time
(3rd equipped) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 12.7cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2  +1 +1
+ Surface Radar +1 +2 One-time
 12.7cm Twin High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2  +1 +2
+ Surface Radar +2 +1 One-time
 12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E Kai  (★2-3) +1
(★4-5) +1 +2
(★6-7) +1 +1 +2
(★8-9) +1 +2 +2
(★MAX) +1 +2 +1 +2
 14cm Twin Gun Mount Kai 2  +1 +1 +1
 Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)  (1st equipped) (★7) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +2 +1 One-time
+ ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2  OR ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 3  +1 +1 One-time
+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)  +1 +4 +1 +3 One-time
 2cm Flakvierling 38  (★4-6) +1 +1
(★7-9) +1 +2 +1
(★MAX) +1 +3 +2
(★4-MAX) + Air Radar +1 One-time
 3.7cm FlaK M42  (★6-7) +1 +1
(★8-9) +1 +1 +1
(★MAX) +1 +1 +1 +2
(★6-MAX) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 25mm Anti-aircraft Autocannon Mount & Machine Guns  +1 +1
 Fleet Communication Antenna  (★4) +1
(★5) +1 +1
(★6) +1 +1 +1
(★7) +1 +2 +1
(★8) +2 +2 +1
(★9) +2 +2 +2
(★MAX) +2 +3 +2
 Skilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance Hands  (1st equipped) (★1) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★2) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★3) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★4) +1 +1 +1  +1, One-time
(1st equipped) (★5) +1 +1 +1 +1  +1, One-time
(1st equipped) (★6) +1 +1 +1 +1 +1  +1, One-time
(1st equipped) (★7) +2 +1 +1 +1 +1  +1, One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +2 +1 +1 +2 +1  +1, One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +2 +1 +1 +2 +2  +1, One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +3 +1 +1 +2 +2  +1, One-time
 Type 0 Passive Sonar  (1st equipped) (★3-4) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★5-6) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★7) +1 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +2 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +2 +1 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +3 +1 +2 One-time
 Kyoufuu Kai 2  (★3-4) +1
(★5-6) +1 +1
(★7-9) +1 +1 +1
(★MAX) +1 +1 +1 +1
Hidden Fit Bonuses
  • Has some hidden fit bonuses when equipped with certain equipment. Please see Hidden Fit Bonuses for more details.

Important Information

Drop Locations

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event Japanese/English
Introduction
Play
Hello! Glad to meet you. My name is Commandant Teste. Please look after me well, Admiral.
Bonjour! Enchantée. Je m'appelle Commandant Teste. 提督、どうぞよろしくお願い致します。
Library
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I'm the seaplane tender from the country of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity; Commandant Teste.

I was created as a fully-fledged base for seaplanes complete with facilities to repair them. I also have firepower equivalent to a cruiser. [1] Eh, am I any good in battle?[2] Eh, It's life!

自由・平等・博愛の国からまいりました、水上機母艦Commandant Testeです。

充実の搭載機数と水上機の補修も可能な本格的な水上機母艦として生まれました。巡洋艦並みの火力もいいでしょう。 え、実戦での活躍ですか? C' est la vie!

Secretary 1
Play
How are you?
Comment allez-vous?
Secretary 2
Play
Sorry, Admiral? Is there something wrong with my crane?
Pardon, 提督?ワタシのクレーンが何か?
Secretary 3
Play
Admiral! Hey, What are you doing!?
提督!Qu'est-ce que vous faites!?
Secretary Idle
Play
It's time to get started on seaplane maintenance now. Oh, Hyuuga? Eh, this is... a Zuiun? I can have one? Thanks.
この時間に、水上機の整備を進めておきましょう。あら、ヒューガ? えっ、これが…ズイウン? 少し戴いても良いの? Merci.
Secretary (Married)
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How are you? I see. That's good. That's right. It's important to take time and relax once in a while. I'll go bring some wine. Please wait.
Comment-allez vous?そうですか。よかった。そうです。たまには、息抜きも大切な任務ですから。ワインをお持ちしましょう。待ててください。
Wedding
Play
How are you? Eh, this is...Admiral! Thanks. I love you.[3]
Comment allez-vous?えっ、これ…は…提督! Merci. Je vous aime.
Player's Score
Play
Please wait a minute. I'll fetch it for you.
お待ちください。わたくしがお持ちしますね。
Joining The Fleet
Play
Commandant Test weighing anchor. Good luck.
Commandant Teste 抜錨いたします。Bonne chance.
Equipment 1
Play
Very good. This is good equipment.
Très bien. いい装備ですわ。
Equipment 1
Play
Very good. I have no objections about this equipment.
Très bien! 申し分ない装備です。
Equipment 2
Play
It's all set! Lovely.
C'est bon! 素敵。
Equipment 3[4]
Play
Yes?
Oui?
Supply
Play
Thanks.
Merci.
Docking (Minor)
Play
I'm sorry. Forgive me.
Excusez moi. 申し訳ありません。
Docking (Major)
Play
Thank you very much. Please let me rest a bit. Thank you very much for your concern.
Merci beaucoup. 少し休ませて頂きます。心配していただいて、アリガトウゴザイマス。
Docking (Major)
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Ugh, I of all people... have to retreat. Thank you very much. Thank you very much for your concern.
くっ、ワタクシとしたことが…。下がります。Merci beaucoup. 心配していただいて、ありがとうございます。
Construction
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It seems a new ship is complete.
新しいnavire 、完成したようです。
Return From Sortie
Play
Fleet returned to port. That was a good job.
Flotte港に戻ります。 C'était un bon travail.
Starting A Sortie
Play
Fleet sortieing. Everyone, please follow me.
Flotte出撃します。皆さん、わたくしに続いてください。
Starting A Battle
Play
I have found the enemy fleet. Are you ready, everyone?
敵艦隊が発見いたしました。皆さん、ご用意はいかがですか。
Attack
Play
Lets go! Fire!
行きます!Feu!
Attack
Play
Yes, let's go. Attack squadron, begin takeoff!
Oui, 行きましょう。攻撃隊、発艦始め!
Air Battle/ Daytime Spotting/ Night Battle Attack
Play
Fire! I won't miss!
Feu! 逃しはしません!
Night Battle
Play
Full speed ahead. Everyone increase speed!
En avant toutes。 皆さん、増速してください。
MVP
Play
Eh? I'm the best? I'm so happy. Thank you very much.
え?わたくしが、la meilleure なのですか?うれしいです。Merci beaucoup.
Minor Damage 1
Play
Ah!
あぁっ!
Minor Damage 2
Play
N-no...jeez...
いっ、いやだ…もう…
Major Damage
Play
Urgh...I won't sink yet... But, don't shoot me anymore...
うぅ…まだわたくし沈みません…でも、もう撃たないで…
Sunk
Play
It's cold... So cold... Admiral... Goodbye.
冷たい…冷たいです…提督… Adieu。
  1. She mounted 12 10 cm dual-purpose guns.
  2. She never really participated in a battle, spending her career as a transport ship and then a training ship.
  3. Formal
  4. This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.

Hourlies

Time Japanese/English
00:00
Play
It's now 12am. I'll be in charge of the official business today.
午前0時を回りました。本日は、ワタクシが、実務を担当させていただきますわ。
01:00
Play
It's now 1am. You should really be resting in bed at this time.
午前1時となりました。本当はもうベッドでお休みしないといけない時間ですね。
02:00
Play
It's now 2am. Why don't you get some rest? Tomorrow will be busy.
午前2時となりました。少しだけでもお休みになったらいかがでしょう。明日がきつくなりますから。
03:00
Play
It's now 3am. Yes, I'll wake you up. Please rest. Good night.
午前3時となりました。はい、ワタクシが起きています。お休みになってください。 Bonne nuit. 
04:00
Play
It's now 4am. It's almost morning. I don't dislike this time before dawn.
午前4時となりました。もうすぐ朝ですね。夜明け前の時間、嫌いではありません。
05:00
Play
It's now 5am. It's almost time to wake up the fleet, Admiral. Is that alright?
午前5時となりました。提督、そろそろ艦隊の皆さんも起こしてさしあげないと。いいですか?
06:00
Play
Yes! It's now 6am. All hands, it's morning, time to get up! Hello.
Oui ! 午前6時となりました。艦隊の皆さん、起きてください、朝です! Bonjour.
07:00
Play
It's now 7am. Have a freshly baked croissant and coffee. I wonder if wine would have been better. Dig in!
午前7時となりました。焼きたてのcroissantとcaféです。ワインの方が良かったかしら。 Bon appétit!
08:00
Play
Now, let's start the morning's fleet operations! First, shall we assign the expedition fleets? Or form an exercise fleet?
さあ、今朝の艦隊運用を始めましょう! まず、遠征艦隊の確認から? それとも、艦隊演習からかしら。
09:00
Play
It's now 9am. Are you going to drink wine, Admiral? Won't it interfere with your work?
午前9時となりました。提督、ワインでもお飲みになりますか? お仕事の邪魔になりますか?
10:00
Play
It's now 10am. Admiral? Yes, here is the wine. It's red. Drink up.
午前10時となりました。提督? はい、ワインをこちらに。赤にしました。Bon appétit.
11:00
Play
It's now 11am. What do you want for lunch? Shall I get it ready for you?
午前11時となりました。お昼はどうされますか? ワタクシ、ご用意いたしましょうか。
12:00
Play
It's noon. No? Ma-mi-ya? ...Mamiya? It's a cafeteria I see.
正午です。Non? Ma-mi-ya ? …マミヤ? Cafétéria でしょうか。
13:00
Play
It's now 1pm. It's done! That was delicious. Thanks for the meal.
午後1時となりました。 C'est bon! 美味しかった。ごちそうさまでした。
14:00
Play
It's 2pm... Oh Mizuho. How are you?[1] Is that so, that's good. I'm doing great.
午後2時に…あら、ミズホ。 Ça va?  そう、よかった。ワタシも元気いっぱいです。
15:00
Play
It's now 3pm. Hmmm... Mizuho? Yes, we're good friends. I'm really glad that this fleet is full of great people.
午後3時となりました。うん、瑞穂...ですか?え、いいお友たちです。この艦隊は、素敵な方が多くて、うれしいです。
16:00
Play
It's now 4pm. That's right. The battleships in my hometown are wonderful people as well. I'll introduce you sometime.
午後4時となりました。そうですね。ワタクシの故郷の戦艦も、素晴らしい方が揃っています。今度ご紹介いたしますね。
17:00
Play
It's now 5pm. Look, Admiral. The sea is so... Yes, it's beautiful.
午後5時となりました。提督、見て。海があんなに…。 Oui, 綺麗ですね。
18:00
Play
It's now 6pm. Is it alright for me to show off my skills tonight? Please wait for just a moment.
午後6時となりました。今晩は、ワタクシが腕を振るっても良いかしら。少しだけ待っていてくださいね。
19:00
Play
It's now 7pm. Excuse me. I'm still making preparations... please wait a little longer. Just a little longer.
午後7時となりました。 Excusez moi. 今仕込みをしていて…もう少し待っていてくださいね。もう少しです。
20:00
Play
It's now 8pm. Here some French cuisine! Please help yourself. Dig in!
午後8時となりました。 De la cuisine française! どうぞ召し上がれ。Bon appétit !
21:00
Play
It's now 9pm. Would you like some wine?
午後9時となりました。提督、Voulez vous du vin ? 
22:00
Play
It's now 10pm. I'm really happy that you ate so much. Thanks!
午後10時となりました。たくさん召し上がっていただけて、ワタクシ、うれしいです。 Merci !
23:00
Play
It's now 11pm. Thank you for your hard work today. Let's work hard tomorrow too. Good evening.
午後11時となりました。本日も、大変お疲れ様でした。明日も頑張りましょう。 Bonne soirée. 
  1. Slang

Seasonal

Ship Japanese/English Notes
Christmas 2016
Play
Merry Christmas! Now, come have some of the Christmas cake I made.
Joyeux Noël !さぁ、私の作ったgâteau de Noëlも召し上がれぇ。
End of Year 2016
Play
The winters here get really cold… Mizuho? What’s this? A broom… A bamboo broom? For spring cleaning. I understand.
こちらの冬は冷えますね…。瑞穂?これは?ぼう、き…竹ぼうき、ですか?大掃除なのですね。わかりましたわ。
Setsubun 2017
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So this is the “Setsubuun” those girls were talking about? It’s a wonderful culture that provokes deep emotions in me. It’s amazing…
これが、あの子たちは言ってた「セツブーン」?奥深さを感じる素敵な文化です。素晴らしいわ…
Valentine’s Day 2017
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I made this myself, Admiral. Please accept it. Ah, Thank you! Secretary 1
提督、私、手作りでご用意しました。こちらを是非、受け取ってください。あぁ、Merci !
Hinamatsuri 2017
Play
That's life.
Ç'est la vie.
Early Summer 2017
Play
Is it strange… that I’m dressed like this in summer… like the rest of the fleet, Admiral? …Yes, thank you.'
提督、艦隊のみんなさんに合わせて…私も夏はこのような…おかしいですか?…うん、merci。
White Day 2018
Play
Is this for me, Admiral? A return gift? I’m happy. Thank you.
提督、これは、私に?お返しですか?嬉しいです。Merci.
Coming of Spring 2018
Play
Kamoi? Cherry blossom viewing with the seaplane tenders? Yes, sounds good. Please let me join too.
神威?水上機母艦でお花見に?Oui、いいですね。私もぜひ、参加させてください。
5th Anniversary
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Yes? Seems that the fleet is celebrating it’s 5th Anniversary. I’ll join in the celebrations too, Admiral.
Oui?艦隊は五周年を迎えたのですね。提督、私もお祝いいたします。
Saury 2018
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Yes, I'll take part in the Saury Festival too. A sonar, lookouts, searchlight... Depth charges will... just scare the fishes away. Secretary 1
Oui、サンマFestival、私も参ります。探信儀、見張員んさん、探照灯…爆雷は…お魚さんがびっくりしてしまいましから。
Saury 2018
Play
Is this salt-grilled saury? That's good, it's delicious. Secretary 2
これがサンマの塩焼き?C'est bon 、美味しいです。
Saury 2018
Play
So this is the flagship restaurant... It's so lovely. I wonder what fish cuisine I should have. Secretary 3
ここがrestaurant vaisseau amiral…とっても素敵ね。どんなcuisine du poissonをいただけるかしら。
Saury 2019
Play
Yes? Admiral, please allow me to provide aviation support for sardine fishing with my seaplanes this year.[1] Secretary 3
Oui ?提督、今年のこの鰯航空漁業支援、水上機運用のある、私にお任せください。
Valentine's Day 2020
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Admiral, would you like to have a cocktail with your chocolate? Yes! Please wait a minute. Secretary 2
提督、chocolatと一緒にカクテルも召し上がりますか?Oui !お待ち下さい。
7th Anniversary 2020
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Yes? The fleet's 7th Anniversary is here? Admiral, I'd like to join the celebrations. We may encounter some hard times, but we'll get through it together! Secretary 2
Oui ?艦隊は七周年を迎えたのですね。提督、私もお祝いいたします。大変な時期ではありますが、ともに乗り越えてまいりましょう!
Late Autumn 2020
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Yes? A Mont-Blanc? It has a lovely color. Can I have some too? Thank you.
Oui ?Mont-Blancですか?素敵な色。私も、いただいても?Merci.
Valentine's Day 2021
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Admiral, next month is cherry blossom season, isn't it? Then let's have some Champagne while we watch the blossoms this year. Richelieu, it's cheap and delicious. Let's go find some. Help me. Secretary 3
提督、来月はお花見の季節ですね?私達、今年のお花見は、Champagneにはおすすめします。Richelieu、お手軽で美味しいの。探しましょう。手伝ってください。
  1. The Naval Base Saury Festival was expanded to include sardines due to a poor saury catch in 2019.

Misc Lines

Ship Japanese/English Notes
Eve of the Final Battle 2017
Play
Are you doing pre-operation maintenance on your seaplanes, Mogami? Yes, please let me help too. These are nice machines.
最上さん、作戦前の水上機の整備ですか?Oui、私もお手伝いさせてください。いい機体ですね。
Early Fall 2018 Event
Play
I'll support you even though I'm not that capable. Fire! Friend Fleet Line
私も微力ながら、援護いたします。Feu!
Early Fall 2018 Event
Play
Thank you. Even I have managed to make it to the battlefield. Begin the attack. Friend Fleet Line
Merci。私も、戦場海域に到著できました。攻撃開始。
Summer Event 2019
Play
Yes, Admiral. Please leave this operation to me.
Oui、提督。この作戦、私にお任せください。
Summer Event 2019
Play
Yes, I understand. Please leave this operation to me. Friend Fleet Line
Oui、わかりました。この作戦、お任せください。

CG

Regular
Seasonal

Trivia

Her abyssal form is assumed to be the Seaplane Tender Water Princess.

General Information
  • She is named after Paul Teste.
  • She was launched on the 12th of April 1929.
  • Historically, Commandant Teste has had a rough history where she has been sunk and was refloated multiple times. Over all she was:
    • Scuttled via the French when the Germans were invading to avoid capture in November 1942.
    • Refloated by the Italians in May 1943.
    • Captured by the Germans in September 1943.
    • Bombed and sunk by Allied Forces on August 1944.
    • Refloated again in February 1945.
    • Was used as a storage location for US planes up until 1950.
    • Finally scrapped in May 1950.
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  • According to Tanibe Yumi in her Interview, when she was assigned the role of Commandant Teste, she had to go out of her way and spend an extensive amount of time learning the French Language in order to be able to deliver Commandant Teste's lines.
  • Survived World War II.

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