Historically accurate depiction of Akagi's moderately damaged formOne by one, the bombs and torpedoes equipped on the bombers and fighters on the ship exploded, engulfing the upper decks in flames.However, the former battlecruiser hull held on and there was no danger of sinking.On one hand, there was no way she could continue to fight.
On the other hand, she was in no danger of sinking.
In the end, to avoid falling into American hands, she was scuttled by a torpedo from her own side.