The Japanese naval authorities developed plans to create
flotillas of new torpedo boats in stead of heavier but more expense destroyers.
In their opinion was the best way to use the tonnage of warships which Japan
was allowed to built according to the Naval Treaty of London for building
torpedo boats. The building of 3 of such boats at Osaka was all ready ordered
and tenders were asked for the coming month. These boats were to be armed with
3-4.7”guns and 4 torpedo tubes.
Note
1. Agreement between the United Kingdom, Japan, USA,
France and Italy signed on 22 April 1930 to regulate warfare with submarines
and to limit the building of warships by allowing maximum tonnages.
