JDS Michishio (SS-564)

JDS Michishio (SS-564) was the third boat of the Asashio-class submarines.

[1][2] Michishio was laid down at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Kobe Shipyard on 26 July 1966 and launched on 5 December 1967.

She participated in Hawaii dispatch training from May 15 to August 4, 1970.

On 16 October 1973, the 3rd Submarine was reorganized into the 2nd Submarine Group, which was newly formed under the Self-Defense Fleet.

On 20 August 1981, Michishio was transferred to the 2nd Submarine Group of the 1st Submarine Group.