[1] The Akatsuki-class destroyers were ordered under the 1897 fiscal budget as a follow-on to the earlier Ikazuchi class.

[2] Substantially identical to the previous Ikazuchi class, the main difference between the vessels was in the design of its rudder.

The bridge and forward gun platform were barely raised above the bow, resulting in a wet conning position.

[3] Both Akatsuki-class destroyers arrived in Japan in time to be used in combat service during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905.

After the end of the Russo-Japanese War, Kasumi was re-classified as third-class destroyer on 28 August 1912 and was removed from front line combat service.