Battleship Mikasa Photo Tour

[OddballYukari]

 

 

Seeing as we are getting this fine ship in a contest, I though I would share some shots of her in real life. This was a fine day in Yokosuka in 2014 spring when I went. I have been to most of the major US Ship Museums on the west coast and Hawaii and wanted to see Japan's last surviving battleship. 

 

Her great condition is attributed to the fact she is encased in concrete and not in water. She is only at the waters edge. Also only about 40% of the actual ship herself remains. Due to her disrepair after the war, she was restored to this condition. Much how Osaka castle although destroyed during the war was rebuilt but more turned into a museum with modern displays than any real restoration

 

Edit: Screwed up my initial post, adding more pics

Edit 2: I apologize, I originally had intend to put this post in the general Battleship discussions and I got mixed up and posted it here. Mods please feel free to move it there as needed

 

 

 

[anonym_C2VCFahnN2vC]

Amazing condition!

[Captain_Dorja]

USS Constitution is cool, but it's in another refit period, so to anyone who reads this and is considering going to see her, I'd advise waiting until 2020 if possible. Right now, all the rigging is dismantled, the guns are removed, the ship is out of the water, and all the decks are closed off except the weather deck. 

 

Can confirm though, HMS Victory is an amazing ship to visit.

[J30_Reinhardt]

*waits to reply until third topic is made*

[OddballYukari]

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[BladedPheonix]

I dunno what word to describe the feelings I have from witnessing this pictures.......the word "Amazing" seems like it wouldn't give enough respect.....

 

[Lonewolfpj]

really cool

I am surprised she isn't in water but I think that's smart considering how important she is to Japan

[Captain_Dorja]

Apparently it was part of the Washington Naval Treaty that she be incased in concrete. That way she couldn't could as being a useable warship.

[Guest]

Amazing pictures~! Honestly glad such a historic ship was able to made it in this amazingly well-preserved condition to this modern age