On 1 February 1961, the 11th Escort Corps was reorganized under the Self-Defense Fleet and under the 2nd Escort Group.[citation needed]
In February 1968, two depth charge projectors on the rear deck and two depth charge drop rails were removed, and equipped with Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) OQA-1A.[citation needed]
On 1 February 1971, the 11th Escort Squadron was reorganized into the 4th Escort Squadron, which was newly formed under the escort fleet.[citation needed]
On 16 December 1973, the 11th Escort Corps was reorganized under the 3rd Escort Corps group, and the home port was transferred to Sasebo.[citation needed]
On 1 December 1977, the 11th Escort Corps was reorganized under the Sasebo District Force.[citation needed]
On 27 March 1985, the type was changed to a special service ship, the ship registration number was changed to ASU-7009, and it was transferred to the Sasebo District Force as a ship under direct control.[citation needed]
She was removed from the register on 24 March 1989.[2][3]
Citations
^World Ships Special Edition 66th Collection Maritime Self-Defense Force All Ship History. Gaijinsha. 2004.
^World Ships Special Edition 63rd Vol. 12 Ships that Colored the History of Self Defense Ships. Gaijinsha. 2003.
^Takao, Ishibashi (2002). All Maritime Self-Defense Force Ships 1952-2002. Namiki Shobo.
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