Japanese ship Akashi

At least two warships of Japan have borne the name Akashi:

Japanese cruiser Akashi, a Suma-class cruiser launched in 1897 and expended as a target in 1930.
Japanese repair ship Akashi, a repair ship launched in 1938 and sunk in 1944.
JDS Akashi, an oceanographic research ship launched in 1971 and decommissioned in 1996.
JS Akashi, an oceanographic research ship launched in 2025.

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