A monument to "the birthplace of seafarer education" is built on Eitai Bridge Nishizume at Shinkawa 2-chome. 
140 years ago, on November 1, 1875, Mitsubishi Shosen School, the predecessor of Tokyo Shosen School (now the Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology) was established.
At that time, Japan's shipping industry was delayed due to the isolation of the country that lasted for more than 250 years, and the operation of major ocean-going vessels relied on foreign seafarers. In order to improve the appearance of a modern nation, the Meiji New Government considers it urgent to operate international routes by Japanese people, and ordered Yataro Iwasaki of the Mitsubishi Zaibatsu under the order of the Minister of Internal Affairs Toshimichi Okubo, A full-fledged high seafarer education began with the sailing ship Narumimaru moored on the Okawa side of the school building and practice boat.
[School Funari Myomaru (1875) provided by the 100th Anniversary Museum of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology]
The Mitsubishi Shosen School, which was established on Reigishi Island, was later transferred to the government and became Tokyo Shosen School, and is now being handed over to the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology's School of Marine Science and Technology in Echinakajima, Koto-ku, across the Sumida River.
100th Anniversary Museum of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology)
Toshimichi Okubo ordered Yataro Iwasaki to create a merchant ship school, but the headquarters of the Mitsubishi Steamship Company (established in 1870), which took over the business of the Tosa Domain, was located in Nihonbashi Minami Kayabacho (in 1874), and the company went to Tokyo, Osaka, Kochi, etc. ⇔headwater.
If you walk from Eitai Bridge to Shinkawa Park, Chuo-ohashi Bridge, and Ishikawajima Park, you will reach Aioi Bridge. There is a museum commemorating the 100th anniversary of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology on Ecchu Island in Koto-ku across the bridge. There is a permanent exhibition (ship engine, ship model, signal flag, rope work, etc.), and you can also climb on the deck of Meiji Maru. The photo shows Mr. Mori of Tokyo Shosen University OB, a volunteer of the Memorial Museum who guided me.
At the Memorial Museum, special exhibition is holding "Meiji Opened by Ships: The 140th Anniversary Exhibition of Merchant Ship Education: People raised ships and ships raised people" until November 30. Photos related to Mitsubishi Shosen School in the text were released for a limited time at the exhibition, and were provided by the courtesy of the 100th Anniversary Museum of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology.
The Memorial Archives are located in Echinakajima, Koto-ku, but this is a good opportunity to learn about the history of Mitsubishi Shosen School, which was established on the opposite bank of Reigishima Island (now Shinkawa, Chuo-ku). Why don't you extend your feet while thinking about the history of the waterfront in Chuo-ku from the monument of the birthplace of seafarer education at Eitai Bridge Nishizume?
[The Monument of the Birthplace of Seafarer Education]
Location 1-30 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku (Eitai Bridge Nishizume / Eitai-dori St. South Sidewalk)
(5-minute walk from Kayabacho on the Hibiya Line and Tozai Line)
100th Anniversary Museum of Marine Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
〒135-8533 2-1-6, Echinakajima, Koto-ku 135-8533 100th Anniversary Museum of Echinakajima Campus Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
(Approximately a 10-minute walk from Tsukishima Station on the Yurakucho Line and Oedo Line)
Opening hours: 1000-1500 (Tuesday / Trees / 1st and 3rd soil only open)
Admission fee: Free of charge
TEL； 03-5245-7360 (Meiji Maru Maritime Museum)
