This is a rare, original photo album documenting the 1938 training voyage of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Cruiser IWATE.All photos are original and pasted onto the album pages.
Historical Significance: This album is a poignant record of the "Final Educational Voyage" of the Imperial Japanese Naval elite in 1938-1939—a fleeting moment just before the era of peace ended and Japan surged toward full-scale war. It captures the transition from pre-war naval tradition to the stark reality of the battlefield.This voyage was more than mere training; it was a deeply symbolic and educational route for the IJN. It allowed the cadets to study both the 'Past Victories' of the Russo-Japanese War in Port Arthur and the 'Current Battles' of the Second Sino-Japanese War in Shanghai and Nanjing.
As such, this album is not just a collection of photos, but an extremely valuable historical record symbolizing the turbulent Showa era.
Key Features:Vessel: IJN Cruiser IWATE (磐手)Key Locations:Shanghai: Historic photos of the Si-Hang Warehouse (四行倉庫) showing heavy battle damage and bullet holes.Nanjing: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, City Walls, and naval inspections.Manchuria: Port Arthur (203 Hill, memorials), Dalian city views, and Fushun Coal Mine.Japan: Departure ceremonies at Yasukuni Shrine and the Imperial Palace (Nijubashi).Notable Figures: Includes portraits of Vice Admiral Kunio Sawamoto and Captain Shinichi Ichise.
Quantity: Approx. 60 original photos.
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