Sailing ship Nippon Maru
Sailing ship Nippon Maru
The sailing ship Nippon Maru is a national training sailing ship built in 1930 (Showa 5) to train sailors. During the 54 years until he retired in 1984 (Showa 59), he made a training voyage mainly in the Pacific Ocean and raised about 11,500 trainees. The voyage distance during this period is actually equivalent to 45.5 laps of the earth (1.83 million km in total). The beautiful figure with its sails spread was called the "Pacific Swan". In 1984 (Showa 59), it was invited and transferred to Yokohama City. From the following year, it was moored at the former Yokohama Funabashi No. 1 Dock (2000 (Heisei 12), a nationally designated important cultural property) and opened to the public. The Nippon Maru is preserved as it was in the active era.
At Nippon Maru, in addition to opening to the public on board and marine classes using ships, we hold a full-sail exhibition sail about 12 times a year with the cooperation of volunteers. On September 15, 2017 (Heisei 29), the sailing ship Nippon Maru was designated as a national important cultural property.
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Full-sail exhibition sailing ship Nippon Maru
Full-sail exhibition sailing ship Nippon Maru. The appearance of about 100 volunteers spreading all 29 sails of Nippon Maru is impressive. Held about 12 times a year. Due to measures to prevent coronavirus infection, it may not be possible to carry out full-sail exhibition. In that case, spread only some sails.
Nippon Maru sailing in the Pacific Ocean (active era)
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Full ship decoration
At the time of celebration on the ship, the international signal flags will be raised continuously. At Nippon Maru, we spell from the bow through the top of each mast to the stern.
Full ship decoration
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Yokohama Funabashi Co., Ltd. No. 1 Dock
Completed in 1898 (Meiji 31). A dry dock for ship repairs. It was used to repair thousands of ships until 1982 (Showa 57). Nationally designated important cultural property.
Yokohama Funabashi Co., Ltd. No. 1 Dock
Inboard guide map
Inboard guide map
1) Time bell
When I was on a training ship, when I was on duty, I increased the sound once every 30 minutes for the first time, and once every 30 minutes thereafter. The eight-point bell that rings eight times will take turns on duty.
2) Belaying pin
A sailing vessel has many ropes for manipulating the sails, all of which are fastened to a rod called a billing pin.
3) Trainee room
Although it is a small room where 8 people live in one room, it is a place of relaxation for trainees. The size of the bed is 185 cm in length and 65 cm in width.
4) engine
There are two domestic diesel engines that have been in operation for 54 years.
5) Captain's office
This is the room where the captain will entertain guests and receive reports from the navigator.
6) Steering wheel
The rudder wheel is placed at the back of the ship because the rudder is steered while observing the condition of the sail while sailing.