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BELOW DECK MIKASA

▲ PILOT HOUSE ▲ PANTRY
The ship was “conned” (controlled) from here. The wheel, brass-mounted Food prepared below in the galley was brought up to the
compass, and engine room telegraphs (used to indicate the speed required) pantry, where it was plated-up by stewards to be served
were duplicated in an armored conning tower one deck below. to officers in the wardroom.

▲ MORSE KEY
Up-to-date wireless communication
was another advantage the Japanese
ships enjoyed at Tsushima.

▲ OFFICERS’ WARDROOM ▲ ADMIRAL’S CABIN
As well as acting as the officers’ dining room, the wardroom The admiral’s quarters included a day cabin, where
was used for meetings. The Imperial Japanese Navy had long he worked, and a sparsely furnished night cabin
adopted the European style of dining, even for ratings (non-officers). with a high-sided bunk and limited storage space.
▼ ADMIRAL’S SALOON
For formal meals and discussions with senior staff, the
admiral used his saloon. The 3in gun on its pedestal
mount was a reminder that this was a warship.

▲ ADMIRAL’S BATHROOM
The unadorned “head” completed the
admiral’s quarters. Only he and
the captain enjoyed such privacy.