Yakumo,
Japanese armoured cruiser. Built in 1899 and not scrapped until
1947. Photos and history of the Japanese cruiser Yakumo
Yakumo
8th July 1899
Scrapped 1947
HIJMS Yakumo
The Yakumo was order under the second Naval expansion Programme of 1896
and was the only cruiser to be built in Germany. (Germany had been
building ships for China, Japans recent enemy). One stipulation though was
for the ship to be armed with with British Elwick Guns, as to keep he ship
compatible to ammunition. Built by Vulcan at Stettin and laid down march
1898 and launched 8th July 1899 and completed 20th June 1900. Took part in
the Battle of Tsushima and played a major role in the sinking of Admiral
Ushakov. in 1920 she was moved to training ship duties. eventually being
scrapped in 1947
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