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Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum, located in Ueno Park, is Japan’s oldest national museum and houses an extensive collection of historical and cultural artefacts. Its exhibitions include samurai armour, Japanese swords, Buddhist sculptures, ceramics and traditional artwork spanning centuries of Japanese history. Spread across several buildings, the museum provides an insight into Japan’s artistic traditions, cultural…

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Destination's JourneyTokyo National Museum – History, Exhibits and Visitor GuideExplore Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park. Discover Japanese history, samurai armour, ancient art, exhibits and visitor information.
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HMS Britannia (1904) – King Edward VII-Class Battleship
On 9 November 1918, while operating off Cape Trafalgar, Britannia was torpedoed by the German submarine UB-50. The attack caused extensive flooding and a fire in an ammunition magazine. Although most of her crew escaped, 50 men were killed and approximately 80 injured.

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At the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, Britannia was assigned to the Grand Fleet. During 1916, she served in the Mediterranean and Adriatic before transferring to Atlantic patrol and convoy escort duties in 1917.

On 9 November 1918, while operating off Cape Trafalgar, Britannia was torpedoed by the German submarine UB-50. The attack caused extensive flooding and a fire in an ammunition magazine. Although most of her crew escaped, 50 men were killed and approximately 80 injured.
Destination's JourneyHMS Britannia (1904) – King Edward VII-Class BattleshipExplore the history of HMS Britannia (1904), a King Edward VII-class battleship sunk by a German U-boat just before the 1918 Armistice.
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