Escorted YAMATO from Inland Sea on attack mission towards Okinawa. Sunk: on 7 April in attacks by aircraft of TF 58, after falling astern of the task force due to engine troubles, 150 miles southwest of Nagasaki (31 N, 128 E). Offer of assistance after breakdown by YASHIRO passing nearby was refused. Lost with all hands, including Comdesdiv 21 (Captain Kotaki Hisao
Asashimo reportedly upended and plunged by the stern within five minutes of these hits.