Talk:Katori/@comment-1637496-20150208233050/@comment-25490263-20150209071653

That note originates from the English version of her Tabular Record of Movement:

 20 April 1940: Completed and registered as a special service vessel at Yokosuka. Captain Ichioka is her first Commanding Officer.

Your source is probably more accurate, but none of this is something I would know in any case. Since you have that source, it'd be better if you were the one to edit it.