JDS Hamana (AO-411)
# JDS Hamana (AO-411)

Hamana (AO-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.

## 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.

## Gallery

* 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.
