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World War II Armed Forces — Orders of Battle and Organizations | Last Updated 06.01.2015 |
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World War II Armed Forces — Orders of Battle and Organizations | Last Updated 06.01.2015 |
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The format for names is Japanese style: rank; last name, first name; Japanese name in Kaji;
(and in brackets the officer's graduating class of the Naval Academy at Etajima, if applicable). (M) Behind the name indicates a merchant marine (civilian) officer. Rank as was at the date he took command, whether as supervisor or captain. If an officer is shown as being in command before the ship was commissioned, he was Chief Equipping Officer, becoming Commanding Officer on the date the ship was commissioned. Dates are given thus: day.month.year Commanders marked with * are known to have died. | ||
| Ajiro 網代 ロジア | CM | |
| Class: Ajiro (only 1 built) | ||
| Builder: Hitachi Heavy Industries, Innoshima | ||
| Ordered under the Rapid Naval Armaments Supplement Program of 1941 | ||
| Laid Down: | 06.09.1943 | |
| Launched: | 08.04.1943 | |
| Completed: | 31.07.1944 | |
| Service: | ||
| Kure Guard Unit | 31.07.43–25.08.43 | |
| Yokosuka Guard Force | 25.08.43–10.12.44 | |
Fate: Sunk 01.10.44 by USS Snapper (SS-185) NW of Ogasawara (Chichi-jima) (28°20'N, 139°25'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.12.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Aotaka 蒼鷹 カタオア | CM / AN | |
| Blue Hawk | ||
| Type (Class): Dual-purpose minelayer/netlayer (Hatsutaka) | ||
| Call Sign: JUHA | ||
| Builder: Harima Heavy Industries, Aioi | ||
| Ordered under the 3rd Supplemental Naval Armaments Budget of 1937 | ||
| Laid Down: | 10.05.1939 | |
| Launched: | 05.02.1940 | |
| Completed: | 30.06.1940 | |
| Service: | ||
| Maizuru ND | 30.06.40–15.11.40 | |
| 1st Base Force, 2nd Fleet | 15.11.40–01.12.41 | |
| 1st Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 01.12.41–10.03.42 | |
| Base Force 23, 2nd Southern Exp Fleet | 10.03.42–01.11.43 | |
| Base Force 26, 2nd South Exp, SW Area Fleet | 01.11.43–30.11.43 | |
| Base Force 26, 4th South Exp, SW Area Fleet | 30.11.43–10.11.44 | |
Fate: Sunk 26.09.44 by USS Pargo (SS-264) 36 miles west of Borneo (07°00'N, 116°00'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Remove from Navy List | 10.11.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| Cdr Nomi Minoru (43) | 能美 実 | 15.11.40–15.02.41 |
| Cdr Miyashita Yorinaga (44) | 宮下頼永 | 15.02.41–12.09.41 |
| Cdr Koyama Takeo | 小山猛男 | 12.09.41– |
| Cdr Ota Yoshiharu | 太田良治 | 01.05.44– |
| Ashizaki 葦埼 キザシア | CMc | |
| Type (Class): Coastal and harbor minelayer, also fitted for minesweeping (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHAQ | ||
| Builder: Maizuru Navy Yard | ||
| Ordered: | 1915 | |
| Laid Down: | ? | |
| Launched as Ashikazi Maru: | 10.1915 | |
| Completed: | 12.05.1916 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1916–1945 | |
| Renamed Ashikazi | 01.07.1920 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered; wrecked 17.11.45 at Hayakawa during storm. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | ? | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Awashima 淡島 マシワア | CM | |
| Class: Kamishima | ||
| Builder: Sasebo Navy Yard | ||
| Ordered: | 1944 | |
| Laid Down: | 20.02.1945 | |
| Launched: | 26.07.1945 | |
| Completed after surrender: | 18.04.1946 | |
| Service: | ||
| Allied Repatriation Service | 1946–1947 | |
Fate: Surrendered only 90% completed. Handed over to US Navy on 01.10.47. Sunk 07.10.47 as target (35°24'N, 123°53'E). | ||
| Removed from Navy List | ? | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Eijo 永城 | AP / CM | |
| Class: Eijo (only 1 vessel converted) | ||
| Builder: Kiangnan Shipyard, Shanghai | ||
| Ordered: | 1945 | |
| Laid Down: | ||
| Launched: | 11.08.1944 | |
| Completed as merchant vessel (2,274 GRT): | 02.09.1944 | |
| Service: | ||
| Requisitioned by IJN | 29.01.1945 | |
| Conversion to lay mines at Kure Navy Yard (1 day) | 12.04.45–13.04.45 | |
| 1st Escort Fleet, 7th Fleet | 10.03.45–10.04.45 | |
| 18th Escort Sqdn, 7th Fleet | 10.04.45–05.06.45 | |
| 7th Fleet | 05.06.45– | |
Fate: Sunk 07.06.45 at 01:45 by USS Spadefish (SS-411) off Motsutanozaki (42°43'N, 139°57'E). 0 dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.08.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| Lt Saimu Ishizue | 11.04.45–07.06.45 | |
| Enoshima 江之島 マシノエ | CMc | |
| Type (Class): Coastal and harbor minelayer, also fitted for minesweeping (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHHQ | ||
| Builder: Maizuru Kaigun Koho | ||
| Ordered: | 1917 | |
| Laid Down: | ||
| Launched as Enoshima Maru: | ? | |
| Completed: | 31.03.1919 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1919–1945 | |
| Renamed Enoshima | 01.07.1920 | |
Fate: Surrendered heavily damaged on 02.09.45 at Takao, Taiwan. Scrapped. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 30.04.1946 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Ento 円島 ウトンエ | CMc | |
| Type (Class): Coastal and harbor minelayer, also fitted for minesweeping (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHEQ | ||
| Builder: Maizuru Navy Yard | ||
| Ordered: | 1916 | |
| Laid Down: | ||
| Launched as Ento Maru: | 31.917 | |
| Completed: | 16.05.1917 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1917–1945 | |
| Renamed Ento | 01.07.1920 | |
Fate: Surrendered heavily damaged and partially sunk on 02.09.45 at Takao, Taiwan. Scrapped. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | ? | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Hatsutaka 初鷹 カタツハ | CM/AN | |
| Years First Hawk | ||
| Type (Class): Dual-purpose minelayer/netlayer (Hatsutaka) | ||
| Call Sign: JUGA | ||
| Builder: Harima Heavy Industries, Aioi | ||
| Ordered under the 3rd Supplemental Naval Armaments Budget of 1937 | ||
| Laid Down: | 29.03.1938 | |
| Launched: | 28.04.1939 | |
| Completed: | 31.10.1939 | |
| Service: | ||
| 2nd Base Force, 1st Fleet | 15.10.40–15.11.40 | |
| ? | 1940–1941 | |
| 3rd Fleet | 04.41–31.10.41 | |
| 9th Base Force, South Exp Fleet | 31.10.41–03.01.42 | |
| 9th Base Force, 1st South Exp Fleet | 03.01.42–10.04.42 | |
| 9th Base Force, 1st South Exp, SW Area | 10.04.42–05.02.45 | |
| 9th Base Force, 1st South Exp, 10th Area | 05.02.45–10.08.45 | |
Fate: Sunk 16.05.45 at 11:15 by USS Hawkbill (SS-366) off E coast of Malaya (04°49'N, 103°31'E). 70 dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.08.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| Cdr Inagaki Yoshiaki (40) | 稲垣義穐 | 01.08.39–15.11.39 |
| Capt Monzen Tei (42) | 門前 鼎 | 15.11.39–15.10.40 |
| Capt Matsushita Takeo (43) | 松下武雄 | 15.10.40– |
| Capt Yoshikawa Tadaki (46) | 吉川唯喜 | 15.08.41–22.12.43 |
| Capt Doi Shinji (44) | 土井申二 | 22.12.43–10.10.44 |
| LtCdr Ozaki Sankan (60) | 尾崎 隆 | 10.10.44–06.45 |
| Hirashima 平島 マシラヒ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (2nd Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Call Sign: JHVQ | ||
| Builder: Mitsuibishi Heavy Industries, Yokohoma | ||
| Ordered under the 4th Replacement Program of 1939 (Contract No. 170) | ||
| Laid Down: | 06.09.1939 | |
| Launched: | 06.06.1940 | |
| Completed: | 24.12.1940 | |
| Service: | ||
| Sasebo ND | 24.12.40– | |
Fate: Sunk 27.07.43 at 13:05 by USS Sawfish (SS-276) W of Fukushima, Goto Islands (32°34'N, 127°42'E). ? dead; ?saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 01.11.1943 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Hoko 澎湖 コホ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (2nd Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Call Sign: JHYQ | ||
| Builder: Tama Heavy Industries, Okajima | ||
| Ordered under the 4th Replacement Program of 1939 (Contract No. 171) | ||
| Laid Down: | 07.11.1940 | |
| Launched: | 08.09.1941 | |
| Completed: | 20.12.1941 | |
| Service: | ||
| Mako Defense Unit | 20.12.41– | |
Fate: Sunk 28.09.43 by US aircraft 20 miles E of Buka, Solomons (05°00'S, 154°30'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 31.01.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Ishizaki 石埼 キザシイ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (2nd Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Call Sign: JIBQ | ||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Yokohoma | ||
| Ordered under the 4th Replacement Program of 1939 (Contract No. 172) | ||
| Laid Down: | 10.03.1941 | |
| Launched: | 31.08.1941 | |
| Completed: | 28.02.1942 | |
| Service: | ||
| Ominato Guard District | 28.02.42–10.07.42 | |
| 5th Fleet | 10.07.42–08.08.42 | |
| Ominato Guard District | 08.08.42– | |
| Allied mine clearing service | 1945–1947 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered at Yokosuka. Handed over to US Navy 01.10.47. Sunk 16.10.47 as target by warships about 100 miles SW of Mindanao coast (05°40'N, 122°53'E). | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 30.11.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Itsukushima 巌島 マシクシイ | CM | |
| Class: Itsukushima (1 vessel only) | ||
| Call Sign: JUDA | ||
| Builder: Uraga Dock Company | ||
| Ordered: | 1923 | |
| Laid Down: | 02.03.1928 | |
| Launched: | 22.05.1929 | |
| Completed: | 26.12.1929 | |
| Service: | ||
| Yokosuka ND | 26.12.29–01.02.30 | |
| Torpedo School | 01.02.30– | |
| 10th Squadron, 3rd Fleet | 20.10.36–23.02.37 | |
| Combined Fleet | 23.02.37–20.10.37 | |
| 10th Squadron, 3rd Fleet | 20.10.37–20.03.38 | |
| Yokosuka ND | 20.03.38–01.08.38 | |
| PG Div 13, 3rd Fleet | 01.08.38–15.11.40 | |
| 17th Squadron, Combined Fleet | 15.11.40–10.04.41 | |
| 17th Squadron, 3rd Fleet | 10.04.41–03.01.42 | |
| 2nd Base Force | 03.01.42–10.03.42 | |
| 2nd Southern Exp Fleet | 10.03.42–10.04.42 | |
| 2nd Southern Exp, SW Area Fleet | 10.04.42–30.11.43 | |
| 4th Southern Exp, SW Area Fleet | 30.11.43–10.01.45 | |
Fate: Sunk 17.10.44 by HrMs Zwaardvisch (S-814) E of Bawean Island (05°23'S, 113°48'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.01.1945 | |
| Capt Koyama Taiji (34) | 小山泰治 | 26.12.28– |
| Capt Komatsu Teruhisa (37) | 小松輝久 | 01.12.30–14.11.31 |
| Capt Sonoda Shigeru (37) | 園田 滋 | 14.11.31–01.12.32 |
| Capt Nakamura Toshihisa (39) | 中村俊久 | 01.12.32–25.05.33 |
| Capt Horiuchi Shigenori (39) | 堀内茂礼 | 25.05.33–15.11.33 |
| Capt Kaneko Toyokichi (38) | 15.11.33–22.10.34 | |
| Capt Endo Masaru (37) | 遠藤 昌 | 22.10.34–15.11.35 |
| Cdr Hiroyoshi Fushimi (45) | 伏見宮博義王 | 15.11.35–01.12.36 |
| Capt Tsujimura Takehisa (42) | 辻村武久 | 01.12.36–01.12.37 |
| Capt Ishikawa Shingo (42) | 石川信吾 | 01.12.37–30.01.38 |
| Capt Ichimiya Yoshiyuki (44) | 一宮義之 | 30.01.38–22.07.38 |
| Capt Takama Tamotsu (41) | 高間 完 | 22.07.38–15.12.38 |
| Capt Mori Tomoichi (42) | 森 友一 | 15.12.38–15.11.39 |
| Capt Hasegawa Kiichi (42) | 長谷川喜一 | 15.11.39–10.12.39 |
| Capt Takahashi Ichimatsu (40) | 高橋一松 | 10.12.39–15.11.40 |
| Capt Kawara Katsumi(44) | 香春克己 | 15.11.40–10.06.41 |
| Capt Morikawa Matao (44) | 森川亦男 | 10.06.41–01.06.42 |
| Capt Yanagawa Masao (48) | 柳川正男 | 01.06.42– |
| Capt Oishi Shinichi (49) | 大石新一 | 01.06.44– |
| Kamishima マシミカ | CM | |
| Class: Kamishima | ||
| Builder: Sasebo Navy Yard | ||
| Ordered: | 1944 | |
| Laid Down: | 20.02.1945 | |
| Launched: | 12.06.1945 | |
| Completed: | 30.07.1945 | |
| Service | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Allied Repatriation Service | 1945–1947 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered. Handed over to USSR on 03.10.47 at Nakhodka. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 02.09.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Kamome 鴎 メモカ | CMc / AN | |
Type (Class): Fitted out as coastal light minelayer/netlayer, and also as coastal antisubmarine escort (Kamome) | ||
| Call Sign: JHNQ | ||
| Builder: Osaka Iron Work | ||
| Ordered under the 1923 Program | ||
| Laid Down: | 11.10.1928 | |
| Launched: | 27.04.1929 | |
| Completed: | 30.08.1929 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| 12th Squadron, 3rd Fleet | 1929– | |
| 32nd Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 12.41–03.01.42 | |
| 32nd Base Force, 3rd South Exp Fleet | 03.01.42– | |
Fate: Sunk 26.04.44 at 09:00 by USS Halibut (SS-232) 70 miles N of Naha Okinawa (27°03'N, 128°06'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.06.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Katashima 片島 マシタカ | CMc | |
Type
(Class): Coastal and harbor minelayer, also fitted for minesweeping.
This particular ship was also equipped with netlayer facilities.
(Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHGQ | ||
| Builder: Maizuru Navy Yard | ||
| Ordered: | 1916 | |
| Laid Down: | ||
| Launched as Katashima Maru: | 21.917 | |
| Completed: | 19.05.1917 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1917–1945 | |
| Renamed Katashima | 01.07.1920 | |
| Allied mine clearing service | 1945–1947 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered. Handed over to USSR on 03.10.47. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 05.10.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Katoku 加徳 クトカ | CMc | |
| Type (Class): Coastal and harbor minelayer, also fitted for minesweeping (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHDQ | ||
| Builder: Maizuru Kaigun Kosho | ||
| Ordered: | 1915 | |
| Laid Down: | ||
| Launched as Katoku Maru: | 101.915 | |
| Completed: | 04.04.1916 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Renamed Katoku | 01.07.1920 | |
| Allied mine clearing service | 1945–1947 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered. Handed over to US Navy. Then to Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force on 01.05.48 as PS-29 (later PB-29). Decommissioned 16.04.52 and sold out of service. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | ? | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Kurokami 黒神 ミカロク | CMc | |
Type (Class): Coastal and harbor minelayer, also fitted for minesweeping. This particular ship was also equipped with netlayer facilities. (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHCQ | ||
| Builder: Kure Navy Yard | ||
| Ordered: | 1916 | |
| Laid Down: | ||
| Launched as Kurokami Maru: | 21.917 | |
| Completed: | 01.05.1917 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1917–1945 | |
| Renamed Kurokami | 01.07.1920 | |
| ? | ? | |
| Allied mine clearing service | 1945–1947 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered. Handed over to British on 14.11.47. Scrapped in Japan. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 05.10.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Kurosaki 黒埼 キサロク | CMc | |
Type (Class): Coastal and harbor minelayer, also fitted for minesweeping. This particular ship was also equipped with netlayer facilities. (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHJQ | ||
| Builder: Yokosuka Navy Yard | ||
| Ordered: | 1919 | |
| Laid Down: | ? | |
| Launched: | ? | |
| Completed: | 24.12.1921 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1917–1945 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered. Ran aground 18.11.45 and broke up off Hachinohe. Scrapped. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | ? | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Kuroshima 黒島 マシロク | CMc | |
| Type (Class): Coastal and harbor minelayer, also fitted for minesweeping (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHCQ | ||
| Ordered: | 1914 | |
| Builder: Maizuru Navy Yard | ||
| Laid Down: | ? | |
| Launched as Kuroshima Maru: | 101.914 | |
| Completed: | 25.04.1915 | |
| Service: | ||
| Renamed Kuroshima | 01.07.1920 | |
| ? | ? | |
| Allied Repatriation Service | 1945–1947 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered. Handed over to China 14.11.47 as Chieh 29. Scrapped 1960. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | ? | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Kyosai 巨済 イサキョ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (1st Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Call Sign: JHSQ | ||
| Builder: Ishigawajima Zosenho, Tokyo | ||
| Ordered under the 3rd Replacement Program of 1937 (Contract No. 60) | ||
| Laid Down: | 22.06.1938 | |
| Launched: | 29.06.1939 | |
| Completed: | 27.12.1939 | |
| Service: | ||
| Chinkai Guard Unit | 27.12.39– | |
| 103rd Escort | 01.02.45–01.04.45 | |
| 18th Squadron, 7th Fleet | 01.04.45– | |
| Allied Repatriation Service | 1945–1947 | |
Fate: Surrendered damaged 02.09.45. Repaired. Handed over to Britain 20.11.47. Scrapped 31.03.48 in Japan. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 05.09.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Maeshima 前島 マシエマ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (2nd Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Call Sign: | ||
| Builder: Nihon Kokan, Tsurumi | ||
| Ordered under the 4th Replacement Program of 1939 (Contract No. 178) | ||
| Laid Down: | 20.07.1942 | |
| Launched: | 18.04.1943 | |
| Completed: | 31.07.1943 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1943–1944 | |
Fate: Sunk 18.10.44 by aircraft of US Navy TF 38 at Solamague Bay, Luzon (17°46'N. 120°25'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | ||
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Minoo 箕面 オノミ | AP / CM | |
| Class: Minoo (only 1 vessel converted) | ||
| Ordered: | 1945 | |
| Builder: Naniwa Dock | ||
| Laid Down as merchant vessel (3,224 GRT): | 29.11.1944 | |
| Requisitioned by IJN (before launching) | Dec.44 | |
| Launched: | 13.05.1945 | |
| Completed after modifications at Kure Navy Yard: | 05.08.1945 | |
| Service: | ||
| 1st Escort Fleet, 7th Fleet | 05.08.45–05.10.45 | |
| Allied Repatriation Service | 1945–1947 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered at Kure. Scrapped 1947 at Urabe, Innoshima. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 05.10.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| LtCdr Horiuchi Horizo (60) | 堀口広蔵 | 08.45–05.10.45 |
| Nariu (Nayru) 成生 ナリュウ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (1st Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Call Sign: JHTQ | ||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Yokohoma | ||
| Ordered under the 3rd Replacement Program of 1937 (Contract No. 59) | ||
| Laid Down: | 24.03.1939 | |
| Launched: | 28.08.1939 | |
| Completed: | 20.06.1940 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1940–1941 | |
| Maizuru Guard Unit | 01.11.41–03.12.41 | |
| Osaka Guard Unit | 03.12.41–20.05.44 | |
| 3rd Maritime Escort, Yokosuka ND | 20.05.44–15.04.45 | |
Fate: Sunk 16.02.45 at 08:00 by USS Sennet (S-408) 67 miles S of Honshu, off Shiono-Misaki, Wakayama (32°10'N, 139°58'E). ? dead; 0 saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 15.04.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Nasami 那沙美 ミサナ | CMc | |
| (Class): Small, dual-pupose coastal minelayer and escort vessel (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHQQ | ||
| Ordered: | 1931 | |
| Builder: Harima Heavy Industries, Aioi | ||
| Laid Down: | 19.01.1933 | |
| Launched: | 26.03.1934 | |
| Completed: | 20.09.1934 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1934–1941 | |
| China Area Fleet | –15.11.40 | |
| Saeki Guard Force | 15.11.40– | |
| 8th Base Force, 8th Fleet, SE Area Fleet | 01.04.43–30.04.43 | |
Fate: Badly damaged 30.03.44 by US aircraft; consequently beached 01.04.44 on SW coast of Karavia Bay, off Rabual (4°18'S, 152°11'E). Mostly scrapped 1969. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 30.04.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Natsushima 夏島 マシツナ | CMc | |
| (Class): Small, dual-pupose coastal minelayer and escort vessel (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHOQ | ||
| Ordered: | 1931 | |
| Builder: Ishigawajima Heavy Industries, Tokyo | ||
| Laid Down: | 24.12.1931 | |
| Launched: | 24.03.1933 | |
| Completed: | 31.07.1933 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1933–1941 | |
| Saeki Guard Unit | 12.41–01.04.43 | |
| 8th Base Force, 8th Fleet, SE Area Fleet | 01.04.43–30.04.44 | |
Fate: Sunk 22.02.44 by gunfire from three US destroyers near Tingwon Island, New Ireland (02°40'S, 149°40'E). ? dead; 13 saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 30.04.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Niizaki 新井埼 キザイニ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (2nd Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Builder: Mitsui, Tamano | ||
| Ordered under the 4th Replacement Program of 1939 (Contract No. 175) | ||
| Laid Down: | 12.07.1941 | |
| Launched: | 02.03.1942 | |
| Completed: | 31.08.1942 | |
| Service: | ||
| Maizuru Guard Unit | 31.08.42– | |
| Allied mine clearing service | 1945 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered at Hong Kong. Badly damaged 04.10.47 by mine off Muroran, Hokkaido. Laid up at Muroran until scrapped 1947. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 05.10.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Ninoshima 似島 マシノニ | CMc | |
| Type (Class): Coastal and harbor minelayer, also fitted for minesweeping (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHIQ | ||
| Builder: Kure Naval ShipShipyard | ||
| Ordered: | ? | |
| Laid Down: | ||
| Launched: | 51.920 | |
| Completed: | 15.12.1920 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1920–1945 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered. Scrapped at Taiwan. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 30.11.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Nuwashima (Nuwajima) 怒和島 マジワヌ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (2nd Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Builder: Psaka Tekkosho, Osaka | ||
| Ordered under the 4th Replacement Program of 1939 (Contract No. 177) | ||
| Laid Down: | 26.11.1941 | |
| Launched: | 31.07.1942 | |
| Completed: | 15.11.1942 | |
| Service: | ||
| Saeki Guard Unit | 15.11.42–01.02.45 | |
| 1st Squadron8, 7th Fleet | 01.02.45–02.09.45 | |
Fate: Sunk 30.04.45 by USAAF 314th Bomb Wing in Seiki Bay (32°56'N, 131°05'E). 13 dead; ? saved. Salvaged 01.09.48 and scrapped. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 20.11.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Okinoshima 沖島 マシノキオ | CM | |
| Okinoshima Island, Sea of Japan | ||
| Class: Okinoshima | ||
| Call Sign: JUFA | ||
| Builder: Ishikawajima Harima | ||
| Ordered under the 1931 Progam | ||
| Laid Down: | 27.09.1934 | |
| Launched: | 15.11.1935 | |
| Completed: | 30.09.1936 | |
| Service: | ||
| 12th Squadron | 30.09.36–22.06.39 | |
| Yokosuka Defense Force | 22.06.39–15.11.40 | |
| 19th Squadron, 4th Fleet | 15.11.40–25.05.42 | |
Fate: Sunk 11.05.42 at 06:40 by USS S-42 (SS-153) in St. George's Channel, off Buka, Bougainville (05°06'S, 153°48'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 25.05.1942 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| Capt Sato Namizo (39) | 佐藤波蔵 | 15.11.35–28.01.37 |
| Capt Anju Giichi (39) | 安住義一 | 28.01.37– |
| Capt Nakamura Katsuhei (45) | 中村勝平 | 15.11.39–22.03.40 |
| Capt Takahashi Ichimatsu (40) | 高橋一松 | 22.03.40–15.04.40 |
| Capt Obata Chozaemon (43) | 小畑 長左衛門 | 15.04.40–15.10.40 |
| Capt Azukizawa Sei (43) | 小豆沢成 | 15.10.40–12.09.41 |
| Capt Nomi Minoru (43) | 能美 実 | 12.09.41–11.05.42 |
| Saishu 済州 ウシュイサ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (2nd Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Call Sign: JIAQ | ||
| Builder: Osaka Tekkosho, Osaka | ||
| Ordered under the 4th Replacement Program of 1939 (Contract No. 174) | ||
| Laid Down: | 15.01.1941 | |
| Launched: | 15.11.1941 | |
| Completed: | 25.04.1942 | |
| Service: | ||
| Chinkai Guard Unit | 25.04.42– | |
| Allied Repatriation Service | 1945–1947 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered at Hong Kong. Handed over to China 03.10.47 as Yung Ching (Yungtsin). Scrapped 01.05.60. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 22.10.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Sarushima 猿島 マシルサ | CMc | |
| (Class): Small, dual-pupose coastal minelayer and escort vessel (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHPQ | ||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Yokohoma | ||
| Ordered under the 1931 Program | ||
| Laid Down: | 28.03.1933 | |
| Launched: | 16.12.1933 | |
| Completed: | 20.07.1934 | |
| Service: | ||
| Yokosuka ND | 20.07.34–10.09.44 | |
Fate: Sunk 04.07.44 by aircraft of US Navy TF 58 off W coast of Anijima (27°06'N, 142°10'E). ? dead; ?saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.09.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Shirakami 白神 ミカラシ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (1st Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Call Sign: JHRQ | ||
| Builder: Ishigawajima Heavy Industries, Tokyo | ||
| Ordered under the 3rd Replacement Program of 1937 (Contract No. 58) | ||
| Laid Down: | 03.09.1937 | |
| Launched: | 25.06.1938 | |
| Completed: | 25.04.1939 | |
| Service: | ||
| Ominato Guard District | 01.11.41–01.02.44 | |
| Yokosuka ND | 01.02.44– | |
Fate: Sunk 05.03.44 in collision with IJA Transport Nichiran Maru in storm, S of Urup Island, Kuriles, off Yoshinohama (45°30'N, 150°00'E). ? dead; 70 saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.05.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| Lt Hirata Nobou (Reserve) | 07.42–30.06.43 | |
| Lt Tajima Taro | 田島太郎 | 30.06.43– |
| Lt Saruwatari Noboru | Feb.44 | |
| Shirataka 白鷹 カタラシ | CM-AN / PE | |
| Type (Class): Dual purpose minelayer/netlayer (Shirataka, only 1 in class) | ||
| Call Sign: JUCA | ||
| Builder: Ishigawajima Heavy Industries, Tokyo | ||
| Ordered under the 1923 Program | ||
| Laid Down: | 24.11.1927 | |
| Launched: | 25.01.1929 | |
| Completed: | 09.04.1929 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1929–1937 | |
| 1st Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 01.12.37–10.03.42 | |
| Reconstructed as escort vessel | 11.1940 | |
| 21st Base Force, 2nd South Exp Fleet | 10.03.42–10.04.42 | |
| 21st Base Force, 2nd South Exp, SW Area Fleet | 10.04.42–01.08.42 | |
| 8th Fleet | 01.08.42–24.12.42 | |
| 8th Fleet, SE Area Fleet | 24.12.42–29.12.42 | |
| 2nd Base Force, 8th Fleet, SE Area Fleet | 29.12.42–15.11.43 | |
| 9th Fleet, SE Area Fleet | 15.11.43–25.03.44 | |
| 9th Fleet, SW Area Fleet | 25.03.44–05.04.44 | |
| 1st Maritime Escort.General Escort | 05.04.44–10.10.44 | |
Fate: Sunk 31.08.44 at 11:15 by USS Sealion (SS-315) in Luzon Strait (20°55'N, 121°07'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.10.1944 | |
| Commandinga Officers: | ||
| Cdr Sonoda Shigeru (37) | 園田 滋 | 15.01.29–05.11.29 |
| Cdr Motoizumi Takashi (37) | 元泉 威 | 05.11.29– |
| Cdr Yamamura Minoru (37) | 山村 実 | 01.12.31–01.12.32 |
| Cdr Kaneko Toyokichi (38) | 小松輝久 | 01.12.32–15.11.33 |
| Cdr Hozumi Tatsuo (38) | 穂積龍雄 | 15.11.33–22.10.34 |
| Cdr Ikeda Shichiro (38) | 池田七郎 | 22.10.34–15.11.35 |
| Cdr Inagaki Yoshiaki (40) | 稲垣義穐 | 15.11.35–15.11.36 |
| Cdr Itagaki Koichi (38) | 板垣行一 | 15.11.36–28.07.37 |
| Cdr Inada Yoshiaki | 28.07.37–15.12.38 | |
| Capt Kanemasu Yoshio (40) | 金枡義夫 | 15.12.38–15.11.39 |
| Capt Imamura Yoshihiko (42) | 今村幸彦 | 15.11.39–01.11.40 |
| Cdr Morikawa Matao (44) | 森川亦男 | 01.11.40–10.09.41 |
| Cdr Hamano Motoichi (47) | 浜野元一 | 10.09.41–15.05.42 |
| Capt Wada Sumihasa (45) | 和田純久 | 15.05.42–13.04.43 |
| *Capt Miki Takahide (46) | 三木高秀 | 13.04.43–31.08.44 |
| Sokuten 測天 | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (1st Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Call Sign: JHLQ | ||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Zosenho, Yokohoma | ||
| Ordered under the 3rd Replacement Program of 1937 (Contract No. 57) | ||
| Laid Down: | 24.06.1937 | |
| Launched: | 27.04.1938 | |
| Completed: | 28.12.1938 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 28.12.38–04.03.44 | |
| 5th Base Force, Central Pacific Fleet | 04.03.44–18.07.44 | |
| 30th Base Force, 3rd South Exp, SW Area Fleet | 20.07.44–10.10.44 | |
Fate: Sunk 25.07.44 at 15:45 by aircraft of USS San Jacinto (CVL–30), US Navy TF 58, 30 miles NE Malakal Harbor, Babelthaup, Palau (07°20'N, 134°27'E). | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.10.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Takashima 高島 マシカタ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (2nd Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Call Sign: JHZQ | ||
| Builder: Nihon Kokkan, Tsurumi | ||
| Ordered under the 4th Replacement Program of 1939 (Contract No. 173) | ||
| Laid Down: | 11.12.1940 | |
| Launched: | 18.10.1941 | |
| Completed: | 25.03.1942 | |
| Service: | ||
| Sasebo Guard Unit | 25.03.42– | |
| 18th Escort Sqdn, General Escort | –10.12.44 | |
Fate: Sunk 10.10.44 by aircraft from US Navy TF 38 NNW of Okinawa (26°39'N, 127°52'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.12.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Tokiwa 常磐 ワキト | CD / CM | |
| Class: Asama | ||
| Call Sign: JUAA | ||
| Ordered: | 1896 | |
| Builder: Armstrong, Elswick | ||
| Laid Down: | 06.01.1897 | |
| Launched as Armored Cruiser: | 06.07.1898 | |
| Completed: | 19.05.1899 | |
| Service: | ||
| 4th Squadron, 2nd Fleet | 17.10.14–09.11.17 | |
| 1st Fleet | 09.11.14– | |
| ? | ? | |
| Reclassified as 1st Class Coast Defense Vessel | 30.09.1921 | |
| Converted to Minelayer at Sasebo | 30.09.1922 | |
| 19th Squadron, 4th Fleet | 15.11.39–14.07.42 | |
| 4th Fleet | 14.07.42–01.05.43 | |
| 52nd Base Force, Ominato ND | 01.05.43–20.01.44 | |
| 18th Escort Sqdn, General Escort | 20.01.44–10.04.45 | |
| 7th Fleet | 10.06.45–10.06.45 | |
| General Escort Command | 10.07.45–02.09.45 | |
Fate: Badly damaged 09.08.45 by aircraft of US Navy TF 38 at Ominato. Beached. (41°20'N, 141°06'E). Surrendered damaged 02.09.45. Refloated 05.04.47. Towed to Hakodate, Hokaido and scrapped 10.47. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 30.11.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| Capt Dewa Shigeto (5) | 出羽重遠 | 05.04.98–16.07.99 |
| Capt Nakayama Nagaaki (5) | 中山 長明 | 20.05.00–11.08.00 |
| Capt Tanji Hiroo (5) | 丹治寛雄 | 11.08.00–22.01.01 |
| Capt Nashiba Tokioki (n/a) | 23.01.01–05.07.01 | |
| Capt Otsuka Nobuo (?) | 05.07.01–01.10.01 | |
| Capt Yajima Isao (5) | 矢島 功 | 01.10.01–06.10.02 |
| Capt Nomoto Tsunaakira (7) | 野元綱明 | 06.10.02–19.01.04 |
| Capt Yoshimatsu Motaro (7) | 吉松茂太郎 | 19.01.04–14.06.05 |
| Capt Imai Kanemasa (7) | 今井兼昌 | 14.06.05–12.12.05 |
| Capt Wada Kensuke (8) | 和田賢助 | 12.12.05–22.11.06 |
| Capt Fujimoto Hideshiro (11) | 藤本秀四郎 | 22.11.06–31.07.08 |
| Capt Yamagata Bunzo (11) | 山県文蔵 | 28.08.08–01.10.09 |
| Capt Yoda Mitsuji (12) | 依田光二 | 01.10.09–01.12.09 |
| Capt Tsukiyama Kiyotomo (11) | 築山清智 | 09.04.10–01.12.10 |
| Capt Mizumachi Hajime (14) | 水町 元 | 01.12.10–16.01.11 |
| Capt Takagi Shichitaro (15) | 高木七太郎 | 16.01.11–30.04.12 |
| Capt Ogasawara Naganari (14) | 小笠原長生 | 30.04.12–01.12.12 |
| Capt Shima Takeshi (15) | 志摩 猛 | 01.12.12–01.12.13 |
| Capt Kataoka Eitaro (15) | 片岡栄太郎 | 01.12.13–01.12.14 |
| Capt Yoshida Takeshi (18) | 吉田孟子 | 01.12.14–01.02.15 |
| Capt Sakamoto Noritoshi (20) | 坂本則俊 | 01.02.15–03.08.15 |
| Capt Shiraishi Naosuke (17) | 白石直介 | 03.08.15–15.07.16 |
| Capt Taniguchi Naomi (19) | 谷口尚真 | 15.07.16–15.09.17 |
| Capt Morimoto Yoshihiro (22) | 森本義寛 | 10.10.17–10.09.18 |
| Capt Komatsu Naomoto (25) | 小松直幹 | 10.09.18–08.08.19 |
| Capt Matsumura Kikuo (23) | 松村菊男 | 08.08.19–12.08.19 |
| Capt Nakagiri Keita (26) | 中桐啓太 | 12.08.19–15.06.21 |
| Capt Nashiba Yoshigo (??) | 15.06.21–01.03.23 | |
| Capt Shiraishi Nobunari (28) | 白石信成 | 01.03.23–01.12.23 |
| Capt Wada Kenkichi (29) | 和田健吉 | 01.12.23–01.12.24 |
| Capt Ikeda Tanin (30) | 池田他人 | 01.12.24–01.12.25 |
| Capt Tokuda Inosuke (30) | 徳田伊之助 | 01.12.25–20.05.26 |
| Capt Ichikizaki Keiichi (31) | 市来崎慶一 | 20.05.26–01.12.27 |
| Capt Tachikawa Shichiro (32) | 立川七郎 | 01.12.27–10.12.28 |
| Capt Kitaoka Haruo (34) | 北岡春雄 | 10.12.28–01.11.29 |
| Capt Nanba Tsunesaburo (35) | 難波常三郎 | 10.12.30–25.01.32 |
| Capt Yamada Sadao (36) | 山田定男 | 25.01.32–01.12.32 |
| Capt Miki Taichi (35) | 三木太市 | 01.12.30–10.12.30 |
| Capt Takasu Sanjiro (37) | 高須三二郎 | 01.12.32–15.11.33 |
| Capt Wakagi Ganji (36) | 若木元次 | 15.11.33–15.11.34 |
| Capt Katahara Tsunejiro (37) | 片原常次郎 | 15.11.34–02.03.36 |
| Capt Aoyagi Muneshige (37) | 青柳宗重 | 02.03.36–01.12.36 |
| Capt Kubo Kyuji (38) | 久保九次 | 01.12.36–01.12.37 |
| Capt Sugimoto Michio (41) | 杉本道雄 | 01.12.37–21.09.38 |
| Vacant | 21.09.39–24.04.40 | |
| Capt Inagaki Yoshiaki (40) | 稲垣義穐 | 24.04.40–15.11.40 |
| Capt Tomizawa Fujio (41) | 富沢不二彦 | 15.11.40–01.04.42 |
| Capt Taniguchi Gousuke (41) | 渓口豪介 | 01.04.42–01.11.43 |
| Capt Chiba Shigeo (36) | 千葉成男 | 01.11.43–15.01.44 |
| Capt Kawabe Torazo (??) | 15.01.44–02.09.45 | |
| Toshima 戸島 マシト | CMc | |
| Type (Class): Coastal and harbor minelayer, also fitted for minesweeping (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHBQ | ||
| Builder: Maizuru Navy Yard | ||
| Ordered: | 1913 | |
| Laid Down: | ||
| Launched as Toshima Maru: | Oct.14 | |
| Completed: | 20.03.1915 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1915–1945 | |
| Renamed Toshima | 01.07.1920 | |
Fate: Sunk 30.07.45 by US carrier aircraft at Maizuru. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | ? | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Tsubame 燕 メバツ | CMc / AN | |
Type (Class): Fitted out as coastal light minelayer/netlayer, and also as coastal antisubmarine escort (Kamome) | ||
| Call Sign: JHMQ | ||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohoma | ||
| Ordered under the 1923 Prgram | ||
| Laid Down: | 17.09.1928 | |
| Launched: | 24.04.1929 | |
| Completed: | 15.07.1929 | |
| Service: | ||
| Oshima Guard Unit | 15.07.29– | |
| Reclassified as special service ship | 30.05.1931 | |
| 12th Squadron, 3rd Fleet | 1938– | |
| 32nd Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 12.41–03.01.42 | |
| 32nd Base Force, 3rd South Exp Fleet | 03.01.42– | |
| Reclassified as Minelayer | 01.02.1944 | |
| Sasebo Guard Unit | 01.02.45–10.05.45 | |
Fate: Sunk 01.03.45 by aircraft of US Navy TF 58 off Miyako Jima (24°23'N, 124°21'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.05.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| Lt Mutaguchi Kakuro (44) | 牟田口格郎 | 15.04.29–15.07.29 |
| ? | ? | |
| Tsuguru 津軽 ルグツ | CM | |
| Class: Tsuguru (only 1 in class) | ||
| Call Sign: JUIA | ||
| Ordered: | 1937 | |
| Builder: Yokosuka Navy Yard | ||
| Laid Down: | 05.07.1939 | |
| Launched: | 05.06.1940 | |
| Completed: | 22.10.1941 | |
| 19th Squadron, 4th Fleet | 01.12.41–14.07.42 | |
| 8th Fleet | 14.07.42–24.12.42 | |
| 8th Fleet, SE Area Fleet | 24.12.42–01.12.43 | |
| 3rd Southern Exp Fleet, SW Area Fleet | 01.12.43–10.08.44 | |
Fate: Sunk 29.06.44 at 14:49 by USS Darter (SS-227) off Morotai (02°23'N, 127°54'E). ? dead; 191 saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.08.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| Capt Inagaki Yoshiaki (40) | 稲垣義穐 | 10.09.41–30.11.42 |
| Capt Takahashi Ichimatsu (40) | 高橋一松 | 30.11.42–20.09.43 |
| *Capt Nakatsu Seiki (44) | 中津成基 | 20.09.43–29.06.44 |
| Ukishima 浮島 マシキウ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (1st Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Call Sign: JHUQ | ||
| Builder: Ishigawajima Heavy Industries, Tokyo | ||
| Ordered under the 3rd Replacement Program of 1937 (Contract No. 61) | ||
| Laid Down: | 28.07.1939 | |
| Launched: | 09.12.1939 | |
| Completed: | 31.10.1940 | |
| Service: | ||
| Yokosuka ND | 31.10.40–10.07.42 | |
| 5th Fleet | 10.07.42–16.07.43 | |
| ? | 16.07.43–31.01.44 | |
Fate: Sunk 16.11.43 by unknown causes, 11 miles SE of Hatsushima, off the coast of Shizuoka (34°55'N, 139°22'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 31.01.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Wakataka 若鷹 カタカワ | CM/AN | |
| Young Hawk | ||
| Type (Class): Dual-purpose minelayer/netlayer (Modified Hatsutaka) | ||
| Call Sign: JUJA | ||
| Builder: Harima Heavy Industries, Aioi | ||
| Ordered under the 4rd Replacement Program in 1939 | ||
| Laid Down: | 25.11.1940 | |
| Launched: | 12.07.1941 | |
| Completed: | 30.11.1941 | |
| Service: | ||
| 2nd Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 30.11.41–10.03.42 | |
| Base Force 22, 2nd Southern Exp Fleet | 10.03.42–10.04.42 | |
| Base Force 22, 2nd South Exp, SW Area Fleet | 10.04.42–29.12.42 | |
| Base Force 25, 2nd South Exp, SW Area Fleet | 29.12.42–30.11.43 | |
| Base Force 25, 4th South Exp, SW Area Fleet | 30.11.43–02.02.45 | |
| Base Force 25, 4th South Exp, 10th Area Fleet | 02.02.45–10.03.45 | |
| Base Force 25, 2nd South Exp, 10th Area Fleet | 10.03.45–02.09.45 | |
| Allied Repatriation Service | 1946–1947 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered badly damaged at Surabaya. Handed over to Britain 17.10.47 as Laburnum for Malayan Navy. Stricken 1956 and scrapped. | ||
| Removed from Navy List: | ||
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| Cdr Ueda Mitsuharu (Koji) (45) | 上田光治 | 30.11.41–30.11.42 |
| Capt Saito Taizo (46) | 斉藤泰蔵 | 30.11.42–01.02.45 |
| LtCdr Ando Noboru (63) | 安藤 登 | 28.02.45–17.07.45 |
| Resv Cdr Hakomori Jun | 17.07.45– | |
| Washizaki 鷲崎 キザシワ | CMc | |
| Type (Class): Coastal and harbor minelayer, also fitted for minesweeping (Natsushima) | ||
| Call Sign: JHKQ | ||
| Builder: Yokosuka Navy Yard | ||
| Ordered: | 1920 | |
| Laid Down: | ? | |
| Launched as Minelayer No. 45: | ? | |
| Completed: | 30.09.1921 | |
| Service: | ||
| ? | 1921–1945 | |
| Renamed Washizaki | 16.05.1926 | |
| Allied Repatriation Service | 1945–1947 | |
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered. Handed over to Britain 24.11.47. Scrapped 1948 at Sasebo. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 30.11.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
| Yaeyama 重山 マユエユ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Dual purpose minelyaer/netlayer. (Yaeyama) | ||
| Call Sign: JUEA | ||
| Builder: Kure Naval ShipShipyard | ||
| Ordered: | 1927 | |
| Laid Down: | 02.08.1930 | |
| Launched: | 13.10.1931 | |
| Completed: | 31.08.1932 | |
| Service: | ||
| PG Div 11 | 01.08.37– | |
| 17th Squadron, 3rd Fleet | 01.12.41–03.01.42 | |
| 3rd Southern Exp Fleet | 03.01.42–10.04.42 | |
| 3rd South Exp, SW Area Fleet | 10.04.42–20.12.43 | |
| 1st South Exp, SW Area Fleet | 20.12.43–10.11.44 | |
Fate: Sunk 24.09.44 by aircraft of US Navy TF 38 S of Mindoro (12°15'N, 121°00'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.11.1944 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| Cdr Hozumi Tatsuo (38) | 穂積龍雄 | 01.06.32–15.11.33 |
| Cdr Kubo Kyuji (38) | 久保九次 | 15.11.33–15.11.34 |
| Cdr Tsuda Gensuke (38) | 津田源助 | 15.11.34–07.10.35 |
| Cdr Miyamoto Sadachika (39) | 宮本定知 | 07.10.35– 15.12.36 |
| Cdr Nakazato Ryuji (39) | 中里隆治 | 15.12.36– 25.05.38 |
| Capt Mori Tokuji (40) | 森 徳治 | 25.05.38–15.12.38 |
| Capt Okada Tametsugu (45) | 岡田為次 | 15.12.38–15.10.39 |
| Capt Aitoku Ichiro (45) | 相徳一郎 | 15.10.39–10.06.40 |
| Capt Akiyama Katsuzo(40) | 秋山勝三 | 10.06.40–20.07.40 |
| Capt Yamamori Kamenosuke (45) | 山森亀之助 | 20.07.40–01.10.40 |
| Capt Kawai Shigezo (46) | 川井繁蔵 | 01.10.40–10.05.41 |
| Capt Nomi Minoru (43) | 能美 実 | 10.05.41–12.09.41 |
| Capt Soeda Hisayuki (45) | 副田久幸 | 12.09.41–07.05.43 |
| Capt Tsutsumi Michinao (48) | 堤 道三 | 07.05.43–24.09.44 |
| Yurijima (Yurishima) 由利島 マシリシ | CM / AN | |
| Type (Class): Small, dual-purpose minelayer / netlayer (2nd Production Series Sokuten) | ||
| Builder: Nihon Kokan, Tsurumi | ||
| Ordered under the 4th Replacement Program of 1939 (Contract No. 176) | ||
| Laid Down: | 31.10.1941 | |
| Launched: | 04.07.1942 | |
| Completed: | 25.11.1942 | |
| Service: | ||
| Saeki Guard Unit | 25.11.42–09.44 | |
| 10th Base Force, 1st South Exp, SW Area Fleet | 09.44–10.03.45 | |
Fate: Sunk 14.01.45 by USS Cobia (SS-245) 70 miles SE of Kota Bharu, Malaya (05°45'N, 113°13'E). ? dead; ? saved. | ||
| Removed from Navy List | 10.03.1945 | |
| Commanding Officers: | ||
| ? | ? | |
