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Ship Card Souya (AGS).png
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宗谷 (そうや) Souya (AGS)
Ice-strengthened General-duties Transport Ship Fleet Oiler

HP HP2226FP Firepower1→9
ARM Armor13→35TORPTorpedo0
EVA Evasion27→77AA Anti-Air8→32
PLA Aircraft0ASW Anti-Submarine Warfare8→32
SPD SpeedSlowLOS Line of Sight2→12
RGE RangeShortLUK Luck55→110
AircraftEquipment
025mm Single Autocannon Mount
0-Unequipped-
0-Unequipped-
-Locked-
ModernizationFirepower 0 Torpedo 0 Anti-Air 0 Armor 2
Remodel Level60Remodel ReqAmmo 130 Steel 280
ConsumptionFuel 20 Ammo 10DismantleFuel 3 Ammo 0 Steel 9 Bauxite 0
IllustratorShibafuSeiyuuTanibe Yumi
Ship Card Souya (AGL).png
Ship Card Souya (AGL) Damaged.png
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宗谷 (そうや) Souya (AGL)
Ice-strengthened General-duties Transport Ship Fleet Oiler

HP HP2327FP Firepower0→1
ARM Armor13→40TORPTorpedo0
EVA Evasion26→79AA Anti-Air0
PLA Aircraft0ASW Anti-Submarine Warfare0→2
SPD SpeedSlowLOS Line of Sight9→18
RGE RangeShortLUK Luck65→130
AircraftEquipment
0-Unequipped-
0-Unequipped-
-Locked-
-Locked-
ModernizationFirepower 0 Torpedo 0 Anti-Air 0 Armor 2
Remodel Level60Remodel ReqAmmo 0 Steel 380
Development Material 5 Construction Material 5
ConsumptionFuel 20 Ammo 5DismantleFuel 3 Ammo 0 Steel 9 Bauxite 0
IllustratorShibafuSeiyuuTanibe Yumi
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宗谷 (そうや) Souya (AGB)
Ice-strengthened General-duties Transport Ship Fleet Oiler

HP HP2630FP Firepower0→1
ARM Armor15→62TORPTorpedo0
EVA Evasion27→88AA Anti-Air0
PLA Aircraft6ASW Anti-Submarine Warfare0→4
SPD SpeedSlowLOS Line of Sight16→32
RGE RangeShortLUK Luck77→155
AircraftEquipment
1-Unequipped-
2-Unequipped-
3-Unequipped-
-Locked-
ModernizationFirepower 0 Torpedo 0 Anti-Air 0 Armor 3
Remodel Level60Remodel ReqAmmo 0 Steel 700
Development Material 20 Construction Material 10
ConsumptionFuel 25 Ammo 5DismantleFuel 4 Ammo 0 Steel 10 Bauxite 0
IllustratorShibafuSeiyuuTanibe Yumi
Reversible to Souya (AGS)
Reversion Level60Reversion ReqAmmo 130 Steel 280
Construction Material 5

Is a "Fleet Oiler" (AO), despite being designated in the game as a:

  • "Survey Ship" (AGS / Auxiliary Ship Utility / 特務艦)
  • Lighthouse Tender (AGL / 灯台補給 / 灯台補給船)
  • Icebreaker (AGB / Auxiliary Icebreaker / 南極観測 / 南極観測船)
  • This is reflected in her equipability exceptions only.

Gameplay Notes

Fleet Oilers (AO) can notably refuel ships mid-sortie using Supplies Underway ReplenishmentUnderway Replenishment.

1-3 Immortal fuel farming[1]

Thanks to her incredible Luck (77+) and Armor (62) stats, Souya (AGB) (not AGS nor AGL) can exploit damage mechanics to farm on fuel on 1-3.

  • Souya needs to:

When setup like that, Souya can be sortie alone on 1-3,

  • She will follow the route A D B E
  • One the battle of Node E, thanks to how damages are calculated in Kancolle, she will be virtually immune to damages and so will survive the battle almost every time,
  • Once the battle is completed, the sortie can be ended to gather the fuel and restart a run,
  • It is possible to farm about 900+ fuel/h "risk free" using this method.
Note
  • The method only works on 1-3 Node E, other battles being able to damage Souya.

Special Mechanics

  • Can convert between AGS, AGL, and AGB remodels.
Example of Underway Replenishment translated.

Supplies Underway ReplenishmentUnderway Replenishments are consumable items that are used to restore fuel and ammo mid-sortie when consumed.

When entering a boss node, a prompt will appear giving a choice to use the Underway Replenishment(s) or not.

  • The cost of the resupply will be deducted from the stockpile.
  • The resupply cannot be activated when having insufficient Fuel fuel or Ammunition ammo.
  • The amount of Fuel fuel and Ammunition ammo resupplied depends on
    • The fleet type (single or combined)
    • How many Resupplies are carried.

The resupply rates are as follow:

Item Icon Underway Replenishment.png Used Single Fleet Combined Fleet
1 25 % 15 %
2 36 % 27.5 %
3 47 % 40 %

This mechanic should only be used to avoid Fuel penalty or/and Ammo penalty.


Stats Exceptions

AGS/AGB
  • Has 3 equipment slots.
AGL
  • Has 2 equipment slots.

Equipability Exceptions

AO Default equipment compatibility
✔️ Can Equip ❌ Cannot Equip
Rotorcraft Aviation Personnel TransportationMaterial.png Fighter Dive Bomber Torpedo Bomber JetFighterBomber2.png Reconnaissance Aircraft Large Reconnaissance AircraftSp Reconnaissance SeaplaneRecon Seaplane BomberBomber Seaplane Fighter Large Flying Boat Liaison Aircraft
Anti-Aircraft Gun Anti-Aircraft Fire Director Small SONARSmall Small RADARSmall Large RADARLarge Small Caliber Main Gun Medium Caliber Main Gun Large Caliber Main Gun Very Large Caliber Main GunSp Secondary Gun Large Secondary High-Angle GunSp_Sec Torpedoes Submarine TorpedoesSub Midget SubmarineMinisub Depth Charges Large SONARLarge Very Large RADARSp Submarine Equipment
Engine Improvement Medium ArmorMedium Drum Canister Landing Craft Supplies Emergency Repair Personnel Ration Anti-Aircraft Shell Armor-Piercing Shell Large ArmorLarge FlareIcon.png Searchlight Large SearchlightLarge Lookout Amphibious Vehicle Landing Forces Anti-Ground Rocket Facility.png Command Facility Smoke Generator
RE: Anti-Aircraft Gun Anti-Aircraft Fire Director Medium ArmorMedium Supplies Emergency Repair Personnel Ration Equipment Card Improved Kanhon Type Turbine.png
Equipability notes: Night Fighter=Fighter ; Night Torpedo Bomber=Torpedo Bomber ; JetFighterBomber1.png=JetFighterBomber2.png ; Night Reconnaissance Seaplane =Reconnaissance SeaplaneRecon ; Night Seaplane Bomber =Seaplane BomberBomber ; Small Caliber Main High-Angle GunSmall=Small Caliber Main Gun ; Medium Main High-Angle GunMedium=Medium Caliber Main Gun ; Secondary High-Angle GunSec=Secondary Gun ; Barrage Balloon=Smoke Generator


Souya Equipability Exceptions
Ship Banner Souya (AGS).png
Souya (AGS)
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Souya (AGL)
Ship Banner Souya (AGB).png
Souya (AGB)
Expansion Slot Exceptions Can Equip:
Lookout
- Can Equip:
Large ArmorLarge
- Cannot Equip:
Anti-Aircraft Gun Anti-Aircraft Fire Director
Ship Exceptions Can Equip:
Depth Charges FlareIcon.png Searchlight Lookout
Anti-Ground Rocket Command Facility Smoke Generator
Can Equip:
Searchlight Large SearchlightLarge Command Facility Smoke Generator
Can Equip:
Large SONARLarge Large ArmorLarge Searchlight
Command Facility Smoke Generator
Cannot Equip:
Rotorcraft Aviation Personnel
Cannot Equip:
Rotorcraft Aviation Personnel Anti-Aircraft Gun Anti-Aircraft Fire Director
Cannot Equip:
Anti-Aircraft Gun Anti-Aircraft Fire Director

Fit Bonuses

[edit]Souya AGB Equipment Bonuses
Equipment Extra Requirement Firepower Torpedo Attack Anti-Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Line of Sight Armor Accuracy Evasion Note
Ship-Type Bonuses
RADARPassive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model) (1st equipped) (★7) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +2 +1 One-time
+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model) +1 +4 +1 +3 One-time
Command FacilityFleet Communication AntennaFleet Communication Antenna (★4) +1
(★5) +1 +1
(★6) +1 +1 +1
(★7) +1 +2 +1
(★8) +2 +2 +1
(★9) +2 +2 +2
(★MAX) +2 +3 +2
Aviation PersonnelSkilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance HandsSkilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance Hands (1st equipped) (★1) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★2) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★3) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★4) +1 +1 +1 Dive Bomber Attack+1, One-time
(1st equipped) (★5) +1 +1 +1 +1 Dive Bomber Attack+1, One-time
(1st equipped) (★6) +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 Dive Bomber Attack+1, One-time
(1st equipped) (★7) +2 +1 +1 +1 +1 Dive Bomber Attack+1, One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +2 +1 +1 +2 +1 Dive Bomber Attack+1, One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +2 +1 +1 +2 +2 Dive Bomber Attack+1, One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +3 +1 +1 +2 +2 Dive Bomber Attack+1, One-time
SONARType 0 Passive SonarType 0 Passive Sonar (1st equipped) (★3-4) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★5-6) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★7) +1 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +2 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +2 +1 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +3 +1 +2 One-time
[edit]Souya AGL Equipment Bonuses
Equipment Extra Requirement Firepower Torpedo Attack Anti-Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Line of Sight Armor Accuracy Evasion Note
Ship-Type Bonuses
RADARPassive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model) (1st equipped) (★7) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +2 +1 One-time
+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model) +1 +4 +1 +3 One-time
Command FacilityFleet Communication AntennaFleet Communication Antenna (★4) +1
(★5) +1 +1
(★6) +1 +1 +1
(★7) +1 +2 +1
(★8) +2 +2 +1
(★9) +2 +2 +2
(★MAX) +2 +3 +2
[edit]Souya AGS Equipment Bonuses
Equipment Extra Requirement Firepower Torpedo Attack Anti-Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Line of Sight Armor Accuracy Evasion Note
Ship-Type Bonuses
High-Angle Gun12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount + 25mm Machine Guns Additions12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount + 25mm Machine Guns Additions (★0) +1 +2 +1 +2
(★1) +1 +2 +1 +3
(★2-3) +1 +2 +1 +4
(★4-5) +1 +3 +1 +4
(★6) +1 +3 +1 +5
(★7) +1 +3 +2 +5
(★8) +1 +4 +2 +5
(★9) +1 +4 +2 +6
(★MAX) +2 +4 +2 +6
+ Air Radar +2 +2 One-time
RADARPassive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model) (1st equipped) (★7) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +2 +1 One-time
+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model) +1 +4 +1 +3 One-time
Depth ChargesType 2 Depth ChargeType 2 Depth Charge (★8-9) +1
(★MAX) +2
Anti-Aircraft Gun2cm Flakvierling 382cm Flakvierling 38 (★4-6) +1 +1
(★7-9) +1 +2 +1
(★MAX) +1 +3 +2
(★4-MAX) + Air Radar +1 One-time
Anti-Aircraft Gun3.7cm FlaK M423.7cm FlaK M42 (★6-7) +1 +1
(★8-9) +1 +1 +1
(★MAX) +1 +1 +1 +2
(★6-MAX) + Air Radar +2 One-time
Command FacilityFleet Communication AntennaFleet Communication Antenna (★4) +1
(★5) +1 +1
(★6) +1 +1 +1
(★7) +1 +2 +1
(★8) +2 +2 +1
(★9) +2 +2 +2
(★MAX) +2 +3 +2

Important Information

Drop Locations

ShipRarityTypeNo.World 1World 2World 3World 7World 4World 5World 6Remarks
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SouyaVery RareAO408Unbuildable

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event Japanese/English
Introduction
Play
I'm the special operations ship[1], Souya. Admiral, it's an honor to meet you. I'm a non-combat ship, but... I'll do my best! Pleased to meet you!
特務艦、宗谷です。提督、お逢いできて、光栄です。戦闘艦ではありませんが、私…精一杯、働きます!どうぞよろしく、お願いします!
Introduction
Play
I'm the lighthouse tender, Souya. I can't carry any weapons, but... I can carry lots of other things. I'll keep doing my best today too!
灯台補給船、宗谷です。はい、原則として武装は出来ませんが…様々のものを運ぶことができます。私、今日も精一杯働きます。
Introduction
Play
I'm the Antarctic research vessel, Souya. Yes, this orange and white uniform is lovely, isn't it? I've been upgraded quite extensively[2]. I'll keep doing my best, even on a voyage to Antarctica.
南極観測船、宗谷です。はい、このオレンジと白のユニフォーム素敵ですよね?かなり改装されました。私、南極への旅も、精一杯働きます。
Library
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I'm Souya. I was built as an ice-strengthened[3] cargo ship. As an IJN special operations ship, I participated in many operations like Operation MI[4]. I was also deployed to that fierce battle in the Solomons[5]. I took on missions like surveying, landings and transporting. After the war, I became everyone's flagship and became a lighthouse tender[6]... After an extensive remodel, I became an Antarctic research vessel and sailed those seas in the Showa era.
耐氷型貨物船として生まれた宗谷です。海軍特務艦として、MI作戦などの様々な作に参加。激戦のソロモン方面へも展開。測量や揚陸、輸送などの任務に就きました。戦後は、皆さんの旗艦、そして灯台補給船。さらに大改装され、南極観測船として、昭和という時代と、その海を駆け抜けました。
Secretary 1
Play
Do you need a survey done? Or something transported? ...I'll do it!
測量ですか?輸送ですか?…やります!
Secretary 1
Play
A lighthouse needs resupplying? Leave it to me. I'll do it.
灯台の補給ですか?お任せください。やります。
Secretary 1
Play
To Antarctica? Leave it to me. I can do it!
南極ですね?お任せください。もちろん!
Secretary 2
Play
"The Miraculous Ship"? Oh no, I'm not... That's just...[7]
「奇跡の船」ですか?いえ、いえいえ…そんな…
Secretary 2
Play
"Guardian of the Seas"? ...No, that's not... I was just doing my job.[8]
「海の守り神」ですか?…いえ、そんな…働くだけです。
Secretary 2
Play
"The ship that makes the impossible, possible"? No, all I did was do the best I could.[9]
「不可能を可能にする船」?いえ、精一杯頑張るだけです。
Secretary 3
Play
Yes, I worked very hard during the Showa era... I was originally ordered by foreigners[10] but... A lot of things happened and I was assigned to Yokosuka Naval Base[11]. I even went to that fierce battle in the Solomons.
はい、昭和というを時代を精一杯働きました…もともとは外国から発注されたんですが…色々あって、横須賀鎮守府所属となりました。激戦のソロモンにも行きました。
Secretary 3
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Yes, I worked very hard during the Showa era... "The Santa Claus of the Sea"[12]? You're being too kind. But I'll carry anything you need. For all your sakes.
はい、昭和というを時代を精一杯働きました…「海のサンタクロース」?いえいえ。でも、運びますよ。皆さんのために。
Secretary 3
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Yes, I worked very hard during the Showa era... Showa Station[13], ramming through the ice[14], blowing up the ice[15], going on so many Antarctic research expeditions... I remember everything fondly. This peaceful Odaiba[16] in the Reiwa era is also nice.
はい、昭和と言うを時代を精一杯働きました…昭和基地、チャージング、氷の爆破、幾多の南極観測隊…何もかも皆懐かしいですね。令和の時代の静かなお台場も、いいものです。
Idle
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That's right. I did surveys-in-force and landings at Saipan, Truk, Rabaul, and that fierce battle at the Solomon Islands. My home port was Yokosuka, but... I ended up going all over the place. Now that I think about it... It's probably a miracle that I made it back in one piece.
そうですね。サイパン、トラック、そしてラバウル、あの激戦のソロモン諸島で強行測量や揚陸なども行いました。母港は横須賀だったんですけど…色々なところに行きましたね。今考えると、無事に帰ってこれたんのは…たしかに奇跡、かも。
Idle
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Being a lighthouse tender is an important job. I kept the lighthouses around the country running by delivering essentials and supplies to the lighthouse keepers. That's right, they called me a Pri[17]... I mean, the "Santa Claus of the Sea". It was important work.
灯台補給船は大事な仕事でした。全国各地の大切な灯台を守る、灯台守の皆さんに、生活物資や補給物資を送りしました。そうですね、ひ…いえ、海のサンタクロースっと呼ばれたこともありました。大切なお仕事、でした。
Idle
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Charging? That's so nostalgic. I think I can still do it... It's called "Ramming" now? "Ice-Melting Deluge System"[18] ...That sounds so convenient... No, I'm fine. If worst comes to worst, I can just blow myself free... Huh? That's going overboard?
チャージング航行?懐かしい。まだ、行けるかしら…今は、ラミング航行っていうの?融雪用散水装置?…便利なものがあるですね…いえ、大丈夫。最悪、爆破で進めば…えぇ?強引すぎます?
Secretary Married
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Are you tired, Capt... Sorry, I mean, Admiral? I'll get you some coffee. I only have frozen food but it's really delicious. Would you like some?
お疲れですか、船……じゃなかった、提督?コーヒーを入れましょう。私、冷凍ですけど、美味しいもの結構積んでますよ。ご賞味されますか?
Wedding
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Umm, what's this? ...Are you serious? ...Really? ...Th-th-thank you very much. I'll treasure this. I really will!
あの、これは?……本当、ですか?…本当に?……あ、あ、ありがとうございます。私、大事に、大切にします。絶対!
Looking At Scores
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I'll collate the information. It's over here, right?
情報をまとめます。こちら、ですね?
Joining A Fleet
Play
Special operations ship Souya, weighing anchor.
特務艦、宗谷、抜錨、します。
Joining A Fleet
Play
Patrol boat Souya, weighing anchor.
巡視船、宗谷、抜錨します。
Joining A Fleet
Play
Souya, setting sail! ...I'll definitely manage it and come home.[19]
宗谷、出港!…必ずやり遂げて、戻りますね。
Equipment 1
Play
Yes, I was originally a civilian ice-strengthened cargo ship.
はい、私もともとは、民間の耐氷型貨物船ですから。
Equipment 1
Play
The rotary-wing aircraft and helicopters, are ready to go. I was remodeled so I could do this!
回転翼機、ヘリ、いけます。そのための改装も、万全です!
Equipment 2
Play
Understood. I'll put this to use.
了解しました。運用をしてみます。
Equipment 3[20]
Play
I'm heading out.
参りましょう。
Supply
Play
Th-thank you. I can keep on going.
あ、ありがとう。まだいけますね。
Docking Minor
Play
Sorry. I need to go for a quick repair.
すみません。少し、修繕を。
Docking Major
Play
My humblest apologies. I need to go into dock... Please excuse me.
申し訳ありません。ドック入り…お許しください。
Construction
Play
That's a nice ship... Congratulations.
素敵な船…おめでとう。
Returning From Sortie
Play
We've managed to return safely. That's thanks to everyone.
無事、戻ることができました。皆さんのおかげです。
Starting A Sortie
Play
General-duties cargo ship Souya[21], setting sail.
雑用運送艦、宗谷、出港します。
Starting A Sortie
Play
Lighthouse tender Souya, setting sail.
灯台補給船、宗谷、出港します。
Starting A Sortie
Play
Antarctic research vessel Souya, departing.
南極観測船、宗谷、出発します。
Battle Start
Play
Everyone, be careful. Be on high alert!
皆さん、ご注意を。警戒を厳に!
Attack
Play
I-I have to do this!
や、やるしかありません!
Air Battle/Daytime Spotting/Night Battle Attack
Play
Ready, aim... fire!
よく狙って…撃って!
Night Attack
Play
Wh-what do I do now!?
ど、どうしましょう!?
Night Battle
Play
At night? Isn't that dange... Ah, yes. Understood.
よ、夜ですか?危険では…あぁ、はい。了解。
MVP
Play
No way, it's me? That's uhh... I'm sorry.
うそ、私ですか?そんなことって…すみません。
MVP
Play
The seas are peaceful. Odaiba right now is a nice place too.
静かな海。この時代のお台場もいいものですね。
Minor Damage 1
Play
Aah!
はあぁ!
Minor Damage 2
Play
Th-that's hot! That was really close.
あ、あつ!本当に、良かった。
Minor Damage 2
Play
Hmm!? I think I hit something. I can still move? No problems?
ん!?なにかぶつかったの。行ける?問題ない?
Major Damage
Play
Aaah!! I won't sink! I need to see peacetime...
ああぁー!!宗谷は沈まない!だって、平和の時代へ…
Sunk
Play
No... This can't be... I'm... sinking... No way...
うそ…うそです…私、沈む…ですか……うそ…
  1. She was primarily a survey vessel for the IJN. She was also assigned to transport duties.
  2. Her steam engines were replaced by diesel ones. A helicopter deck and storage area was also added.
  3. Ice-strengthened ships had reinforced hulls and keels to allow them to push through the ice and prevent them from being crushed by the ice.
  4. The Japanese name for the Battle of Midway
  5. Likely referring to the Guadalcanal.
  6. She was considered the flagship of the Coast Guard by virtue of being the largest ship in their service. A position she held till her retirement.
  7. Sasakawa Ryouichi, the director of the Museum of Maritime Science when it was decided she'd be a museum ship, coined this moniker.
  8. She earned this moniker after her 15 years stint in the Coast Guard based off Hokkaido. There, she was dispatched on more than 350 rescues, aided 125 more than ships, and rescued more than 1,000 people.
  9. Referring to the former half of the quote from Sasakawa Ryouichi. He called her "A miraculous ship of great fortune that makes the impossible, possible" (不可能を可能にした強運と奇跡の船).
  10. She was originally commissioned by the USSR as Volochaevets.
  11. Due to worsening Japanese-Soviet relations, she was never delivered to her original owners and was sold to a private transport company. She was bought by the IJN in Nov 1939, turned into a survey ship, and assigned to Yokosuka in June 1940.
  12. She was called this by the lighthouse keepers during her stint as a lighthouse tender.
  13. Japan's permanent research station in Antarctica.
  14. "Charging" (チャージング) is Japanese terminology for when icebreakers reverse then ram forwards to break thick ice.
  15. She had to use explosives to free herself from the ice on two occasions.
  16. This is where she is currently docked as a museum ship.
  17. She was known as the "White Princess of Lighthouses" among the lighthouse keepers when she first started out as a lighthouse tender.
  18. A system on modern icebreakers where water is pumped on the hull to reduce friction with the ice.
  19. Likely referring to her 2nd Antarctic expedition where she rescued personnel stranded in Showa Station.
  20. This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.
  21. Her initial career with the IJN had her carrying all sorts of cargo like troops, packaged food, and fuel drums. She also performed miscellaneous duties like surveying and icebreaking.

Seasonal

Ship Japanese/English Notes
Rainy Season 2021
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The rainy season. I love Japan's seasons... Huh? Yeah, that's right. It rarely rained at Shouwa Station. Secretary 1
梅雨の雨。日本の四季、私好きです……えぇ?そうですね。昭和基地では雨は本当に珍しいですよ。
Rainy Season 2021
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Yes, as expected, it does rain here. Admiral, you'll get wet. Come here. Secretary 2
はい、内地ではもちろん雨も想定済み。提督、濡れます。こちらに。
Summer 2021
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It's getting.... quite hot. The summer sun in Odaiba was harsh too. I think I should probably change into summer clothes. Secretary 1
暑く…なってきましたね。お台場も夏は日差しが厳しいですね。夏服でもいいかもしれませんね。
Summer 2021
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I tried on some summer clothes. How do I look? Outside of the northern and polar regions, I think it'd be nice to be dressed like this. It's cooling. Secretary 2
宗谷、夏服にしてみました。どうでしょうか?北方や極地でなければ、この格好でもいいかもしれませんね。涼しいし。
Autumn 2021
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*sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff* It smells good. It's an autumn festival? Nice. Everything looks so good. Each stall has it's own exciting characteristic, don't you think?
クンクンクンクンクン。いい匂い。秋祭りですか?いいですね。どれも美味しいそう。屋台って、独特のドキドキ感ありますね?
Saury 2021
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Saury. Supporting the saury fishing? Understood. I'm very familiar with the northern seas. You can count on me. Secretary 1
サンマ。サンマ漁の支援、ですか?了解しました。北方の海私も得意分野です。お任せください。
Saury 2021
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I'll try to be the "Miraculous Saury Fisherman" too. Secretary 2
奇跡のサンマ漁、宗谷も尽力します。
New Year 2022
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Admiral, Happy New Year. Please watch over me this year as well... Wha? This T-shirt? It's a Special Operations New Year's T-shirt I made myself. Shall I make one for you? AGS Secretary 1
提督、新年あけましておめでとうございます。特務艦宗谷、今年もどうぞよろしくお願いします…あぁ?このTシャツですか?はい、手作りの特務賀正Tシャツです。提督の分もお作りしましょうか?
New Year 2022
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Admiral, Happy New Year. Please watch over me this year as well. I see, you wish for maritime safety and peaceful seas this year. I'll pray for that too. AGL Secretary 1
提督、新年あけましておめでとうございます。灯台補給船宗谷、今年もどうぞよろしくお願いします。そうですね、今年も海上安全、そして静かな海、お願いしたいですね。新年、私も祈っています。
New Year 2022
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Admiral, Happy New Year. Please watch over me this year as well. I've put on my orange finery. Thank you very much. Admiral, will you accompany me to the first shrine visit? Yes, to pray for maritime safety... Th-thank you. Let's get going. AGB Secretary 1
提督、新年あけましておめでとうございます。南極観測船宗谷、今年もどうぞよろしくお願いします。オレンジの晴れ着、ご用意いただきました。ありがとうございます。提督、ご一緒に初詣いかがですか?はい、今年の海上安全を祈って…あ、ありがとうございます。参りましょう。
Valentine's Day 2023
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Huh?! We're supposed to do that today? I totally forgot. I'll need to make up for it.
えぇ?!今日はそういう日なんですか?しまった、宗谷失念してました。挽回を目指します。

Misc Lines

Ship Japanese/English Notes
Spring 2022 Event
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I-I have to...do this.
や、やるしか…ありません。

CG

Regular
Seasonal

Trivia

General Information
  • She is named after the Souya Subprefecture in Hokkaido.
  • She was launched on the 16th of February 1938.
  • She has had many names over her life. In chronological order:
    • Volochaevets - Her original name when she was laid down in 1936.
    • Chiryou Maru - Civilian cargo ship from 1937-1939.
    • Souya - IJN service from 1939-1945.
    • Souya Maru (S119) - Her name was only changed in the records. Her hull still read "Souya". Repatriation ship from 1945-1948.
    • Souya (Written in hiragana) - Coast Guard lighthouse tender (LL-01) from 1949-1955. Antarctic research vessel (PL107) from 1955-1962. Coast Guard patrol ship (PL107) from 1963-1978. Museum ship from 1979-present.
Update History
Misc
  • Survived World War II.
  • She is one of the two IJN ships remaining today.
  • Souya was built in Japan as a Soviet commission under the name "Volochaevets". She was never delivered to the USSR and became a Japanese cargo ship instead, before being requisitioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy.

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