Yūdachi was the fourth of ten Shiratsuyu-class destroyers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy under the "Circle One" Program.
Yūdachi underway on 30 November 1936
Murasame was the third of ten Shiratsuyu-class destroyers, and was built for the Imperial Japanese Navy under the "Circle One" Program. This vessel should not be confused with the earlier Russo-Japane
Murasame at Yangtze River, China, 1937
Launching of Murasame
Murasame approaching another ship
Murasame (right) and Harusame following the light cruiser Yura, early 1942