Japanese frigates Akebona, Inazuma and Ikuzuchi launched according to the Australia Station Intelligence Summary dated 1 February 1956

An item reported that the Japanese 1,000 ton frigates Akebona, Inazuma and Ikuzuchi were launched by Kawasaki, Kobe, Ishikiwajima, Tokyo and Mitsui, Okayama and early 1956 to be completed. Crew was to number 145 men. To be armed with 7.62cm/2-3” anti aircraft guns, 2x2-4cm guns, 8 K-guns, hedgehog and 2 depth charge rails. Fitted out with sonar. Japanese 1953-1954 Budget.

Notes

1. Akebono DE 201, Dawn-class frigates “B” type DD, displacement 1,075-1,350 (full load), laid down by Ishikawajima Yyuko Co., Tokop on 10 December 1954, launched on 30 October 1955 and completed on 20 March 1956.

2. Inazumi DE 203, Thunder-class frigates/“B”type escort vessels, displacement 1,080 tons, laid down by Mitsui Zonen Co., Tamano on 26 December 1954, launched on 4 August 1955 and completed on 1 March 1956. Building ordered on 20 November 1954 under the 1953 Fiscal Year.

3. Ikazuchi DE 202, Thunder-class frigates/“B”type escort vessels, displacement 1,080 tons, laid down by Kawasaki Yjuko Co., Kobe on 18 December 1954, launched on 6 September 1955 and completed on 29 May 1956. Building ordered on 20 November 1954 under the 1953 Fiscal Year.

Sources

Website Royal Australian Navy, Sea Power Centre.

Ediitons Jane's Fighting Ships