Part of Hatsuharu-class-class destroyers, preceded by Akutsiki-class succeeded by Shiratsuyu-class. Consisted of Hatshuhare, Nenohi, Wakaba, Hatsushimo, Ariake and Yugure. Building ordered under Fiscal Year 1931. Laid down by Uraga Dock Company on 31 January 1933, launched on 4 November 1933, completed on 27 September 1934, lost after striking an air dropped naval mine at Miyazu Bay on 30 July 1945, stricken on 30 September 1945 and broken up between 1948-1949.
General technical characteristiscs when initally completed. Displacement 1,530 tons and as dimensions 103.5 (between perpendiculars)-105.5 (waterline)-109.5 (over all) x 10 x 3.38 metres or 340-346-359.3 x 32.10 x 11.1 feet. Propulsion consisted of 2 Kampon geared steam turbines and 3 water tube boilers supplying 42,000 shp via 2 shafts allowing a speed of 36 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles/14 knots. Crew numbered 212 men. Armament consisted of 2x2&1x1 12.7cm 40 cal Type 3 naval guns, 2x1-4cm anti aircraft guns, 2x3-61cm/24” torpedo tubes and 18 depth charges.
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