Japanese cruiser Takasago

is sometimes regarded as a sister ship to the "Takasago", due to the similarity in their design, armament and speed.

ervice record

On 07 April 1902, the "Takasago" and the were sent on an epic 24,718 nautical mile voyage to Great Britain, as part of the Japanese delegation to the coronation ceremonies of King Edward VII, and in celebration of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. After visiting numerous European ports, the ships returned safely to Japan on 28 November 1902.

With the start of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, the "Takasago" participated in the naval Battle of Port Arthur. It is noted for having captured the Russian merchant vessel "Manchuria" (which was renamed the "Kanto" and placed into Japanese service as a transport).

However, the "Takasago" struck a mine and sank off Port Arthur (coord|38|10|N|121|15|E) on 13 December 1904, with the loss of 273 officers and crew.

Other ships named Takasago

The cruiser "Takasago" should note be confused with the later "Takasago-maru" auxiliary hospital ship of the same name.

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