JDS ''Ōnami'' (DD-111) was the sixth ship of
''Ayanami''-class destroyers.
Construction and career
''Ōnami'' was
laid down
Laying the keel or laying down is the formal recognition of the start of a ship's construction. It is often marked with a ceremony attended by dignitaries from the shipbuilding company and the ultimate owners of the ship.
Keel laying is one o ...
at
IHI Corporation Kobe
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Shipyard on 20 March 1959 and
launched on 13 February 1960. She was commissioned on 29 August 1960.
On 31 August 1960, she was transferred to the 11th Escort Corps, which was newly formed under the
Kure District Force, together with
JDS Takanami
JDS ''Takanami'' (DD-110) was the fifth ship of ''Ayanami''-class destroyers.
Construction and career
''Takanami'' was laid down at Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Tamano Shipyard on 8 November 1958 and launched on 8 August 1959. She was co ...
.
On 1 February 1961, the 11th Escort Corps was reorganized under the Self-Defense Fleet and under the 2nd Escort Group.
On 1 February 1971, the 11th Escort Squadron was reorganized into the 4th Escort Squadron, which was newly formed under the escort fleet.
On 16 December 1973, the 11th Escort Corps was reorganized under the 3rd Escort Corps group, and the fixed port was transferred to
Sasebo
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.
On 1 December 1977, the 11th Escort Corps was reorganized under the Sasebo District Force.
In 1980, the short torpedo launcher was removed, and anti-submarine attack capability enhancement work was carried out to equip two 68-type triple short torpedo launchers.
On 20 February 1987, the 11th Escort Corps was abolished, the type was changed to a special service ship, and the ship registration number was changed to ASU-7013. She was transferred to the Sasebo District Force as a ship under direct control.
She was removed on 23 March 1990.
Citations
References
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1960 ships
Ayanami-class destroyers
Ships built by IHI Corporation