No.1-class auxiliary submarine chaser


The No.1 class auxiliary submarine chaser was a class of submarine chasers of the Imperial Japanese Navy, serving during World War II. 200 vessels were built under the Maru Kyū Programme and the Maru Sen Programme.

Background

In 1939 the Imperial Japanese Navy had two diesel-engined harbour tugs built, No.1182 and No.1183.. They had wooden hulls and were designed so that they could be converted to fishing boats after hostilities ended. The two tugs, which were completed in 1940,, formed the basis for a class of auxiliary subchasers.
The IJN evaluated them, confirmed that they were effective subchasers, and in 1941, ordered 100 vessels.
Their wartime performance was good, but they were always troubled by insect damage because their hull was wood.
Those that survived the war played an active part in minesweeping of magnetic mines.

Ships in class

vessels.
Maru Sen Programme vessels.