JDS Wakashio (SS-522) was the second s. She was commissioned on 30 June 1962.

Construction and career

Hayashio was laid down at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Kobe Shipyard on 6 June 1960 and launched on 31 July 1961. She was commissioned on 30 June 1962, into the 1st Submarine Corps of the Kure District Force.

JDS Wakashio (SS-522)

On 31 March 1963, the 1st Submarine was reorganized under the Self-Defense Fleet.

JDS Wakashio (SS-522)

From 2 June to 19 August 1964, she participated in Hawaii dispatch training with Hayashio.

JDS Wakashio (SS-522)

On 1 February 1965, the 1st Submarine was reorganized into the 1st Submarine Group, which was newly formed under the Self-Defense Fleet.

She was decommissioned on 23 March 1979 and dismantled at Kyowa Metal in October 1979.

Citations

1961 ships

Hayashio-class submarines

Ships built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries