JMSDF Kure Museum

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Museum
Website https://www.jmsdf-kure-museum.go.jp/en/

The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force Museum (海上自衛隊呉史料館 (kaijoukureshiryoukan)) is a Japanese museum located in Kure, Hiroshima. It is also known as the Iron Whale Museum after its main exhibit, the Yūshio-class submarine Akishio.

The Kure museum is to hold exhibits related to minesweeping and submarine operations. The JMSDF also has museums related to aircraft at Kanoya and related to surface vessels at Sasebo.[1] It displays a number of torpedoes.

It is located next to the Yamato Museum.

References

  1. ↑ JMSDF Kure Museum - Purpose Retrieved September 26, 2016
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Coordinates: 34°14′32″N 132°33′19″E / 34.2421°N 132.5553°E / 34.2421; 132.5553


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