Japanese cable layer Tzugaru was handed over to the Maritime Self Defence Forceaccording to the Australia Station Intelligence Summary dated 1 February 1956

An item reported that the Japanese 950 ton cable layer Tzugaru launched by Mitsubishi, Yokohama, Japan in July 1955 was handed over to the Maritime Self Defence Force on 16 December 1955. Crew numbered 85 men and armament consisted of 1-3” anti aircraft gun and 2-2cm machine guns. Japanese 1953-1954 Budget.

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Website Royal Australian Navy, Sea Power Centre.