The loss of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse: the interior of the vessel, showing the working of the ship during an engagement

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The loss of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse: the interior of the vessel, showing the working of the ship during an engagement

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The Hatsuse, which, was one of the greatest fighting machines afloat, while cruising outside Port Arthur on May 14, struck a Russian mine and was disabled. While waiting to he towed out of danger, the vessel struck another mine, and foundered within half-an-hour. The officers and crew of the Hatsuse numbered 714, and 300 of these were saved by Japanese torpedo boats. Battleships are not armoured throughout, but carry a belt (in this case, of Harvey nickel-steel) varying! from four inches to n...

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1904-05-26

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Auckland Weekly News; H. C. Seppings Wright; Illustrated London News

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https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/175797

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