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| Caption | Portrait of Yamato's officers two days prior to Ten-Go Operation, Mitajiri Anchorage, Hofu, Japan, 5 Apr 1945; note Rear Admiral Kosaku Ariga at front center ww2dbase | ||||||||
| WW2-Era Location Name | Hofu, Yamaguchi, Japan | ||||||||
| Date | 5 Apr 1945 | ||||||||
| Photographer | Unknown | ||||||||
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| Photos on Same Day | 5 Apr 1945 | ||||||||
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| Licensing | This work originating in Japan is in the public domain. According to Article 23 of the 1899 Copyright Act of Japan and Article 2 of Supplemental Provisions of Copyright Act of 1970, a work is in the public domain if it was created or published before 1 Jan 1957. Please contact us regarding any inaccuracies with the above information. Thank you. |
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| Added By | C. Peter Chen | ||||||||
| Photo Size | 801 x 528 pixels | ||||||||
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Bill says:
1 Jun 2016 09:43:37 PM
FLYING COLORS: FLOWN APRIL 5th and 7th 1945
The Yamato flew different flags the main mast flag was the Japanese Naval Ensign, The Vice Admiral's Flag and the Samurai Banner.
For Yamato's last mission painted on the side of her funnel was Kikusui Chrysanthemum Crest.
LOST AT SEA:
When the Yamato sank, 2,498 officers and men were lost with her. Out of the ships company 280 survived.
Bill says:1 Jun 2016 09:43:37 PM
FLYING COLORS: FLOWN APRIL 5th and 7th 1945
The Yamato flew different flags the main mast flag was the Japanese Naval Ensign, The Vice Admiral's Flag and the Samurai Banner.
For Yamato's last mission painted on the side of her funnel was Kikusui Chrysanthemum Crest.
LOST AT SEA:
When the Yamato sank, 2,498 officers and men were lost with her. Out of the ships company 280 survived.
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1 Jun 2016 04:54:36 PM
GROUP PHOTO:
Officer seated in center was the captain of Yamoto, Rear Admiral Kosaku Ariga. Other officers are unidentified. Photograph taken two days before the Yamoto was sunk by US Navy carrier aircraft.