I am a warship known for a specific event during a major naval battle. My contribution, while controversial, significantly impacted the battle's outcome. My class shares a name with a type of sea creature. I was eventually sunk by a submarine.

1. My actions involved ramming another vessel.
2. The battle I was involved in is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater.
3. My class was designed to be larger and more heavily armed than previous classes.
4. My name is associated with bravery, but my actions are debated.