Mikasa Class

Mikasa shortly after completion at Devonshire Docks, Barrow in Furness, 1902.  The ship behind is unknown.

Mikasa. Last of the four Battleships to be order under the 1896 Naval plan.  Built in the UK at Armstrong at Elswick and laid down on the 24th January 1899 Launched 8th November 1900 and completed 1st March 1902. The Mikasa was the Flagship of Admiral Togo at the battle of Tsushima 27th may 1905.  In the same year on the 12th September 1905 she sank in Shallow water and was raised and salvaged and repaired. and was re armed with new 12-inch and 6 - inch guns (built in Japan  replacing the British Guns). she was disarmed in 1922 and was still in existence after World war two. she was refurbished and now is a Museum and national monument.

A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  © Walker Archive. Order Code PAN129

Mikasa, 1902.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP5678

The flag ship Mikasa (Admiral Togo) leading the line at around 3pm on May 27th, 1905.  Ships following are Shikishima and Fuji with other ships of the fleet further in the distance.

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