JMSDF Ice Breaker Fuji Plaque

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Accession NumberP531Title (extended title only)JMSDF Ice Breaker Fuji PlaqueDescriptionWooden plaque with raised silver plate with picture of ship and penguins in Antarctica – Gold presentation plaque with Japanese characters and the date 1976-77DateBetween 1st January 1976 and 31st December 1977ProvenanceThe Fuji is one of the Japanese ice breakers which has a very long association with Fremantle, having regularly visited the Port City during its voyage to and from Antarctica.
Fuji was laid down on 28 August 1964 and launched on 18 March 1965 by the Nippon Kokan Yokohama Shipyard. She was commissioned on 15 July 1965 and was homeported in Yokosuka.
On April 20, 1983, with the voyage to Harumi Wharf, the role of the Antarctic research ship was transferred to Shirase, and the role of the second generation Antarctic research ship was completed.
Relevance to the CityShows the extensive relationship between Australia and Japan since the 1970’s – The Captain of the Fuji met with the City of Fremantle Mayor when visiting the Port, in this case 1976-77

CollectionCivic Collection

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