JDS ''Fuyushio'' (SS-524) was the second . She was commissioned on 17 September 1963.

Construction and career

''Fuyushio'' was

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Shipyard on 6 December 1961 and launched on 14 December 1962. She was commissioned on 17 September 1963. On 1 February 1965, the 1st Submarine was reorganized into the 1st Submarine Group, which was newly formed under the Self-Defense Fleet. From 8 June to 23 August 1965, she deployed to

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to participate dispatch training with . On 23 March 1979, the 1st Submarine was abolished and became a ship under the direct control of the 1st Submarine Group. The vessel was removed from the naval register on 10 June 1980.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Fuyushio (SS-524) 1962 ships Natsushio-class submarines Ships built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries