Shirase (icebreaker)

Shirase (icebreaker)

Shirase (しらせ) is a large Japanese icebreaker operated by the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force. Her hull number is AGB-5002.

Shirase was commissioned in 1982 for the Antarctic expedition, replacing its predecessor Fuji. She can move through up to 1.5 meters of ice at 3 knots.

External links

* [http://www.jda.go.jp/JMSDF/gallery/ships/agb/shirase/index.html JMSDF Equipment Gallery: Shirase (Japanese)]
* [http://www.perth.au.emb-japan.go.jp/Shirase%20Perth%20Express2.htm Shirase visits Australia] .


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