Mikasa, Pre-dreadnought battleship museum in Yokosuka, Japan
Mikasa is a pre-dreadnought battleship permanently anchored in Mikasa Park in the Inaoka-chō district of Yokosuka. The ship stretches 131.7 meters (432 feet) in length and 23.23 meters (76 feet) in width, resting on a concrete foundation that shields it from the tides.
The ship was completed in England in 1900 and served as Admiral Tōgō's flagship during the Russo-Japanese War. After its role in the Battle of Tsushima, it was later converted into a museum and opened to the public.
The name comes from Mount Mikasa in Nara and was chosen in the late 19th century when Japan adopted Western naming conventions for its warships. Many Japanese visitors come today to understand the link between their maritime history and the technological leap the country made at that time.
The decks are accessible by stairs, with some areas featuring narrow passages unsuitable for wheelchairs or strollers. A tour through the cabins and exhibition spaces takes roughly an hour, depending on your interest in naval history.
This is the only remaining pre-dreadnought battleship in existence worldwide. It is also the last British-built battleship to survive to the present day.
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