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AMIDSHIPS AND AFT MIKASA
▲ FUNNELS ▲ STERN WALKWAY
The flues from the Mikasa’s 25 coal- As always in such ships, the admiral’s cabin was located in the very stern
burning boilers connected to two of the vessel, and was furnished with a private walkway. The gilded metal
tall, closely set vertical funnels. characters spell out the name “Mi-ka-sa” in hiragana script.
▲ MAINMAST ▲ AFT SKYLIGHT
The two masts flew signals flags, Shuttered skylights on the poop deck aft—and also
supported radio antennae, and the forecastle deck forward—allowed light and fresh
provided lookout positions. air into the living quarters below.
