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Part of Natshima-class consisting of the Nasami, Natsushima both Project H5 and Sarushima Project H5B. Ordered under the 1931 Programme. Designed was based on that of preceding Tsubama-class succeeded by Sokuten-class. Laid down by Mitsubishi, Yokohama on 28 March 1933, launched on 16 December 1933, completed on 20 July 1934, between 194e-1944 were her minerails removed for carrying 36 depth charges and since then escort, sunk during an air raid off Ototo-Jima on 4 July 1944 and stricken on 10 September 1944.
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