Japanese destroyer Uranami (DD-105)

Uranami (浦波) was the third of seven Ayanami-class destroyers, built for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force following World War II. It was the third destroyer of its name, following the World War I era Kamikaze-class Uranami (1907), and the World War II era Fubuki-class Uranami (1928).

Operational history
Ordered in 1955, the 1,720 ton destroyer / escort Uranami was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Kobe. She was laid down Feb 1 1957, launched on Aug 29 1957, commissioned March 30, 1958, and assigned to the JMSDF fleet in Yokosuka. She was assigned hull designation DD-105.

On Mar 16 1958 she was attached to the 8th Escort Division, and then subsequently to the 8th Division of the 1st Escort Flotilla in Oct 25 1958, the 9th Division of the 1st Escort Flotilla in Apr 1 1959, the 9th Division of the 3rd Escort Flotilla in Mar 15 1969, then finally the 9th Division of the 4th Escort Flotilla in Feb 1 1971. When the 9th Division was disbanded in Mar 30th 1983, Uranami was reclassified as an auxiliary vessel, and reassigned hull designation AUS-7005.

In 1962 Uranami had her sonar upgraded. In 1963 her radar was likewise exchanged. In 1971 her anti-submarine armament was retrofit.

Uranami was finally decommissioned on Dec 25 1986.