JDS Fuyushio (SS-524)

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

For other ships with the same name, see Japanese submarine Fuyushio.

JDS Fuyushio
History
Japan
Name
  • Fuyushio
  • (ふゆしお)
Ordered1960
BuilderKawasaki, Kobe
Laid down6 December 1961
Launched14 December 1962
Commissioned17 September 1963
Decommissioned10 June 1980
IdentificationPennant number: SS-524
FateScrapped
General characteristics
Class and typeNatsushio-class submarine]
Displacement790 long tons (803 t) surfaced
Length61 m (200 ft 2 in)
Beam6.5 m (21 ft 4 in)
Draft4.1 m (13 ft 5 in)
Depth6.4 m (21 ft 0 in)
Propulsion
Speed
  • 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph) surfaced
  • 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) submerged
Complement40
Armament3 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes

Construction and career

Fuyushio was laid down at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Kobe Shipyard on 6 December 1961 and launched on 14 December 1962. She was commissioned on 17 September 1963.[1][2]

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 Hawaii to participate dispatch training with JDS Natsushio.

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.[3]

Citations
  1. World Ships Special Edition 66th Collection Maritime Self-Defense Force All Ship History. Gaijinsha. 2004.
  2. World Ships Special Edition Vol. 665: History of Maritime Self-Defense Force Submarines. Gaijinsha. 2006.
  3. Maritime Self-Defense Force News, Ships of the World, June 1971, No. 166. Gaijinsha. June 1971. p. 81.

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