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Built in 1930 and previously known as the
"Swan on the Pacific," Nippon-Maru was used for training ship
personnel. It is preserved in its original form and the captain's
cabin and officers' salon are open to visitors. All 29 sails of the
ship are opened for events around 10 times per year. Visitors can
experience aspects of seafaring life such as deck washing and sail
display onboard the ship and in the attached marine classroom.
This port and shipping museum is situated inside Nippon-Maru
Memorial Park together with the sailboat bearing that name. |
Hailed as the "Swan on the Pacific Ocean" since its creation in
1930, the Nippon Maru in Yokohama reigned under the title until the
year 1984. The Nippon Maru in Yokohama also called the 'Barque
Nippon Maru II' was a sailing ship that served as a training ship
for novice sailors. The Nippon Maru in Yokohama has been responsible
for training several of the nations most efficient ship personnel
between 1930 and 1984. The Nippon Maru in Yokohama is currently the
cynosure of a museum by the same name.
Nippon Maru 2 completed in 1984. Kaiwo Muru is sister ship |
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| 1976 Operation Sail |
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| 1976 in New YOrk |
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| BELOW MAY BE NIPPON MARU 2 |
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