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JS SUZUNAMI・すずなみ DD-114

a Takanami-class destroyer of Japan Maritime Self Defense Force sailed thru the Kanmon Straits on the morning of March 10, 2025. 

JS SUZUNAMI すずなみ DD-114 is a Takanami-class destroyer in the JMSDF (Japanese Navy). It was photographed as it sailed thru the Kanmon Straits of Japan on March 10, 2025. Ship Freakazoid used an Olympus E-520 DSLR to capture this Japanese naval vessel on digital film for your viewing pleasure.
JS SUZUNAMI すずなみ DD-114

Ship Freakazoid was about to call it a day after a cold morning of shooting ships with cameras when a dodgy looking ship caught his eye. It sort of looked like a gray colored tugboat at first. 

The CCP's People's Liberation Army Navy doesn't like this Japanese Destroyer. They unsuccessfully tried to scare Japan by flying a helicopter dangerously close to the JS Suzunami some years ago. They obviously were intimidated by the superior JMSDF vessel.
Chinese Navy doesn't like this Japanese Destroyer
Just goes to show military designs and paint schemes work. Especially considering the badass armaments and destructive capabilities it possesses. The CCP's People's Liberation Army Navy doesn't like this Japanese Destroyer. They (the Chinese Navy) unsuccessfully tried to scare Japan by flying a helicopter dangerously close to the JS Suzunami some years ago. They obviously were intimidated by the superior JMSDF vessel.
JMSDF Destroyer SUZUNAMI (DD-114) sailing the Kanmon Straits
JMSDF Destroyer SUZUNAMI (DD-114) sailing the Kanmon Straits

関門海峡を通るJS SUZUNAMI(すずなみ)海上自衛隊の護衛艦
関門海峡を通るJS SUZUNAMI(すずなみ)海上自衛隊の護衛艦
The video camera battery ran out during shooting, but there was just enough to make a video to accompany some photos. Very hazy, cold and windy conditions.

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