For other ships with the same name, see Japanese ship Hamana.

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

  • JDS Hamana underway, date unknown.
    JDS Hamana underway, date unknown.
  • Crew of JDS Hamana.
    Crew of JDS Hamana.
  • JDS Hamana’s nameplate on display.
    JDS Hamana’s nameplate on display.
  • JDS Hamana’s bell and commemorative plaque on display.
    JDS Hamana’s bell and commemorative plaque on display.
  • JDS Hamana’s steering wheel on display.
    JDS Hamana’s steering wheel on display.

References

  1. ^ "Materials of IJN (JMSDF Vessels - Mashu class Combat support ships)". admiral31.world.coocan.jp. Retrieved 2020-10-01.

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