Training ship “Kaiwo Maru” at Kobe, December 1979
Owner: Government of Japan
Operator: Tokyo Institute for Maritime Training
Builder: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kobe
Gross tons: 2,284
Length: 97 m
Rig: 4-masted square-rigged barque
Max. sail area: 2,397 m2
Completed 1930
During World War 2 her masts etc, were removed & she was used for training and transportation.
Her sailing rig was restored in 1955 & she resumed her original role.
Taken out of service in 1987, being replaced by a ship of the same name (IMO No.8801010)
Now in use as a museum ship in Imizu, Toyama Prefecture.
See also http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=3041029