P02497.038 Accession Number: P02497.038

P02497.041

Photograph P02497.041 Second World War, 1939-1945

Kure, Japan. c. September 1945. The damaged Japanese aircraft carrier Ryuho (ex submarine tender Taigei) after the surrender. A battle practice tender is berthed alongside. (Donor M. Williams)

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Photograph 132625 Second World War, 1939-1945

KURE, JAPAN. 1946-10-15. JAPANESE AIRCRAFT CARRIER RYUHO BEING SCRAPPED IN THE DOCKS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE SUPREME COMMAND ALLIED FORCES IN JAPAN.

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Photograph 099798 Second World War, 1939-1945

Rabaul, New Britain. 1946-01-31. The Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Katsuragi in Simpson Harbour. The ship was transporting 5000 Japanese troops from the Solomon Islands to Japan and had called at Rab

P02497.012

Photograph P02497.012 Second World War, 1939-1945

Japan. c. 1946. The former Japanese armoured cruiser and training ship Yakomo alongside. The ship has been disarmed and converted for use on transport and repatriation duties. (Donor M. Williams)

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Photograph HOBJ0741 British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan)

A view of Kure Harbour, possibly taken from the frigate HMAS Shoalhaven. Two tugs (left) steam away from a small ship (centre), while a partially submerged ship (right) is stranded near rocks.

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Photograph HOBJ0723 British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan)

Two unidentified engine-room crew, possibly on HMAS Shoalhaven, attend to their tasks while the ship is in Kure Harbour. One of the engine crew (right) is wearing a beard and moustache.