Akitsushima has been the name of two ships in a navy that was dissolved following what war?
Akitsushima Two ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy have been named Akitsushima, the ancient name for Japan:
Japanese minelayer Hatsutaka Hatsutaka (初鷹 , "Years First Hawk" ) was the lead vessel in the "Hatsutaka"-class of medium-sized minelayers of the Imperial Japanese Navy, which was in service during World War II. She was designed as an improved version of "Shirataka" anti-submarine netlayer. However, during the Pacific War, due to the critical shortage of escort patrol ships, she was fitted with depth charge racks, her minelaying rails were removed, and she was used primarily for convoy escort duties.