Mid 1950s appearance. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Ukuru-class kaibokan escort vessels or Modified B-class coastal defence vessels preceded by Mikura-class succeeded by Types C and D. Design was based on an improved Mikura-class hull. Laid down by Uraga Dock Co. on 3 January 1945, launched on 11 March 1945, completed on 17 July 1945, ceded to the Soviet Union as war reparation on 29 July 1947, patrol vessel EK-41 between 1974-1948, target TsL-41 between 1948-1949, oceanographic research ship Val since 1949, decommissioned on 1 June 1961 and broken up.
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