Nasami Class Minelayer
(IJN NASAMI prewar)

Completed in 1934, NASAMI was a dual-pupose coastal light minelayer and escort vessel. NASAMI and sister NATSUSHIMA were both lost in early 1944.

Builders and Years Completed: Harima and Ishikawajima, 1933-34.
Displacement: 450-tons standard.
Dimensions: 219.5' by 24'6" by 6'6"
Propulsion and Speed: 2 geared diesels, 2 shafts, 2,300 bhp; 19 knots.
Armament: 2 x 80-mm (3-inch) 40 cal AA gun (2 x 1), 1 x 13.2mm MG, 120 mines.