Hamana (AO-411) was the only ship of her type in the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. She was commissioned on 10 March 1962. She was succeeded by JS Sagami.[1]
Construction and career
She was laid down on 17 April 1961 and launched on 24 October 1961. Commissioned on 10 March 1962 with the hull number AOE-421. Decommissioned on 24 March 1987.
Gallery
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JDS Hamana underway, date unknown.
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Crew of JDS Hamana.
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JDS Hamana’s nameplate on display.
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JDS Hamana’s bell and commemorative plaque on display.
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JDS Hamana’s steering wheel on display.
References
- ^ "Materials of IJN (JMSDF Vessels - Mashu class Combat support ships)". admiral31.world.coocan.jp. Retrieved 2020-10-01.