JDS Atago (DDG-177)

JDS "Atago" (DDG-177) is a Atago class guided missile destroyer in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). "Atago" was named for Mount Atago.

She was laid down by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki, Nagasaki on April 5, 2004, launched on August 24, 2005; and commissioned on March 15, 2007.

Incident

On February 19 (JST, February 18-UTC), 2008, "Atago" collided with and destroyed a civil fishing boat. [cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7252002.stm|title=Search after Japan navy collision|publisher=BBC News|date=2008-02-19|accessdate=2008-02-19] [cite web|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUKL1810263520080219|title=High-tech Japan warship collides with fishing boat|publisher=Reuters|author=Sieg, Linda|date=2008-02-19|accessdate=2008-02-19] Two fishermen were missing, and they haven't been found. Atago is believed to have been responsible for the accident. [ [http://www.boattest.com/Resources/view_news.aspx?NewsID=770 Navy Destroyer Chops Trawler in Two] ]

ee also

*Japanese cruiser Atago

References

External links

* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/7700ton.htm DDG 7,700 ton Class]