JDS Hamana (AO-411)

Hamana (AOE-411) was the only ship of her type in the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. She was commissioned on 10 March 1962. She was succeeded by JS Sagami.[1]

For other ships with the same name, see Japanese ship Hamana.
JS Hamana underway, date unknown.
History
Japan
Name:
  • Hamana
  • (はまな)
Namesake: Lake Hamana
Owner: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Builder: Hitachi Shipbuilding Corporation, Maizuru
Laid down: 17 April 1961
Launched: 24 October 1961
Commissioned: 10 March 1962
Decommissioned: 24 March 1987
Identification: Pennant number: AO-411
Status: Decommissioned
Class overview
Preceded by: N/A
Succeeded by: Sagami class
General characteristics
Type: Replenishment oiler
Displacement: 2,900 tonnes standard
Length: 128 m (420 ft)
Beam: 15.7 m (52 ft)
Draft: 6.3 m (21 ft)
Propulsion:
  • 2 × Mitsui 16V42M-A diesel engines
  • 5,000 shp (3,728 kW) each
  • 2 × shafts
Speed: 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
Complement: 100
Armament: 2 × Dual 40mm bofors

Construction and career

She was laid down on 17 April 1961 and launched on 24 October 1961. Commissioned on 10 March 1962 with the hull number AOE-421. Decommissioned on 24 March 1987.

  • JDS Hamana underway, date unknown.
  • Crew of JDS Hamana.
  • JDS Hamana’s nameplate on display.
  • JDS Hamana’s bell and commemorative plaque on display.
  • JDS Hamana’s steering wheel on display.

References
  1. "Materials of IJN (JMSDF Vessels - Mashu class Combat support ships)". admiral31.world.coocan.jp. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
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