Mikasa, Pre-dreadnought battleship museum in Yokosuka, Japan
The Mikasa battleship measures 131.7 meters in length and 23.23 meters in width, permanently anchored in concrete at Mikasa Park.
Built in England in 1900, the vessel served as Admiral Togo's flagship during the 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese War and led forces at the Battle of Tsushima.
The battleship bears the name of Mount Mikasa in Nara and represents the technological advancement of Imperial Japanese Navy in the early 20th century.
Visitors can explore multiple decks of the museum ship, which contains original restored rooms and exhibitions about Japanese naval history.
This vessel stands as the sole remaining pre-dreadnought battleship in existence and the last British-built battleship in the world.
Location: Inaoka-chō
Length: 131.7 m
Width: 23.23 m
Website: https://kinenkan-mikasa.or.jp/en
GPS coordinates: 35.28500,139.67417
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
This collection brings together warships that shaped naval warfare across three centuries, from wooden sailing vessels to nuclear-powered submarines. The ships represent turning points in maritime military technology, including the age of sail, the transition to steam and iron hulls, and the advent of nuclear propulsion. Preserved vessels such as HMS Victory and USS Constitution demonstrate life aboard warships during the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812, while USS Missouri and USS Nautilus illustrate the strategic role of naval forces during World War II and the Cold War. Visitors can explore the decks where historic battles were commanded, examine artillery from 18-pound cannons to modern naval guns, and walk through the cramped quarters where crews lived during extended deployments. The collection spans continents, with museum ships located in Portsmouth, Pearl Harbor, Stockholm, and Saint Petersburg. Each vessel tells the story of its nation's naval ambitions and the sailors who served aboard, offering a tangible connection to maritime history that no textbook can match.
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