JS Towada (AOE-422) is the lead ship of the Towada-class replenishment ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. She was commissioned on 24 March 1987.[1][2]

Construction and career

She is laid down on 17 April 1985 and launched on 25 March 1986. Commissioned on 24 March 1987 with the hull number AOE-422.

  • JS Towada leaving Pearl Harbor after a goodwill visit on 1 July 1990.
    JS Towada leaving Pearl Harbor after a goodwill visit on 1 July 1990.
  • JS Towada underway at Kure, Japan on 6 May 2018.
    JS Towada underway at Kure, Japan on 6 May 2018.

References

  1. ^ "Materials of IJN (JMSDF Vessels - Mashu class Combat support ships)". admiral31.world.coocan.jp. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
  2. ^ "Japan Will Soon Launch Replacement Program for JMSDF 3 Towada class Replenishment Oilers". www.navyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JS_Towada
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