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The Ataka Maru, built by Tadakatsu Shogen Mukai in 1634, was built in 1634.
It was revived beyond history in 2017 to the present!
1632 At the order of the 3rd Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu (the 2nd Shogun Hidetada) in 1632 Tadakatsu built the Ataka Maru, the largest warship-style barge in the history of the Edo Shogunate, with shipbuilding technology handed over his father Masatsuna. This huge ship was built to show the prestige of Tokugawa shogunate and became one of Edo's specialties and was called "the best Mifune in Japan."
1682 At the order of the 5th Shogun Tsunayoshi in 1682, when the Ataka Maru was dismantled, "Tokugawa Sokki" states, "Because it is an unparalleled large ship, there are hundreds of people involved, including water owners and intake. As a result, it was said that a tax of 100,000 stones is needed a year. Therefore, Masatoshi Nakanaka proposed that the upper house should reduce wasteful expenses in order to prohibit the luxury of the lower house, and it was dismantled. "
The Ataka Maru, with the souls of the two sons, Hidetada, who took over the establishment of Edo shogunate from the first Shogun Ieyasu, and the three-generation Iemitsu, who was said to be born, was a symbol of Tokugawa shogunate's authority, but 48 years after the shogunate system became solid, it became an unnecessary longing that would only cost enormous maintenance costs.
The Ataka Maru, the largest ship in the 270-year history of Edo shogunate, was built by Tadakatsu with reference to Anjin Miura's shipbuilding technology.
What kind of ship is Ataka Maru❔
1634 It took 2 years to complete in Ito, Izu in 1634. The Ataka Maru was sailed to Tokyo Bay, and the following year, on June 2, 1635, the third shogun Iemitsu was test drive off Shinagawa, and then moored at Edo Fukagawa.
According to the "Ataka Mifune Specification Book" and "Ataka Mifune Various Color Note Book", the whole is a Japanese-Western eclectic boat type with a length of 3 at the bow, a dragon bone length of 125 shaku (about 38 m) and a shoulder width of 53.6 m (about 20 m) The estimated drainage amount is 50 t.
The upper part is a Japanese-style warship outfit according to the Ataka ship, a two-story total tower with a two-story tower with a two-story castle tower. It was also one of the specialties of Edo.
The outer plate thickness is 1 shaku (approximately 30 cm), and it is impossible to destroy it with the navy power of other daimyo, mainly Sekisen at the time, and as a fire prevention and boat insect countermeasures, all hulls and upper structures were copper plated. Was put on.
However, because it was too huge, the propulsion power was scarce, and it did not function except to show the authority of generals.
Regarding this, there is an opinion that "the main task is as a mobile fortress for defense of Edo, including shallow drafts."
In addition, it was the second shogun Hidetada who ordered the construction, and the third generation Iemitsu gave a gorgeous and gorgeous decoration.
The maintenance cost was large, and the influence of the tightening policy was dismantled by the Shogunate in 1682. Since then, the Sekifune-based "Tenchimaru" became the largest book of the Shogunate.
Comparison of chronological table of Ataka Maru and Shogen Mukai Tadakatsu
1604 1604 (Tadakatsu 22 years old) Anjin Miura built a Western-style sailing ship in Ito. 2 vessels, 80t and 120t
1605 1605 (Tadakatsu 23 years old) Don Rodrico and Anjin Miura built 120t San Venna Ventura.
1613 1613 (Tadakatsu 31 years old) Sebastian Piscaino, commander of the San Francisco, Spain, built the San Sebastian by Tadakatsu and Anjin Miura at the order of Masamune Date in Ito.
1630 1630 (Tadakatsu 48 years old) 3rd Shogun Iemitsu built the barge "Tenchimaru".
1631 In 1631 (Tadakatsu 49 years old) Hidetada ordered Tadakatsu to build the Ataka Maru. (The Great Veterinary Hall)
1632 1632 (Tadakatsu 50 years old) 3rd Shogun Iemitsu ordered Tadakatsu to build the Ataka Maru and started it.
1634 1634 (Tadakatsu 52 years old) Completed Ataka Maru Transfer to Edo, decoration
1635 1635 (Tadakatsu 53 years old) 3rd Shogun Iemitsu boarded Ataka Maru for the first time.
1641 The death of Tadakatsu 60 in 1641
1662 1682 The Ataka Maru was dismantled by the order of the 5th Shogun Tsunayoshi.
Traditions over Ataka Maru
Ataka Maru, who did not enter the ship storehouse of Shinohashi and was wild in Okawa, did not win for 48 years after construction, and when the luxurious ship of the shogun's family became tattered, Edo citizens who had no mouth He gave up a ghost story and said, "Izu" and so on.
"I wanted to return to Izu in the warehouse." "I used the board after dismantling as the lid of the Anakura, but the soul of Ataka Maru did not allow it to possess the servant's woman and threatened the master and made the warehouse recreated. "A ethnic tradition was also born.
The Ozabune Ataka Maru Tokyo Pleasure Boat has been very active on the Kobe Port Pleasure Boat since October 2021!
After the operation of the Tokyo Pleasure Boat on May 29, 2021, it has been operating at Kobe Port since October 16, 2021 as a Japanese-style luxury cruise ship for the Osaka Expo 2025.
Under the theme of renewal, recycling, and remake in 2017, Gozabune Atakemaru 486t, President 49.70m, width 11.00m, depth 4.10m, 2 hold structure (stage and observation deck) is also supervised by JR Kyushu Railway's railway station building and luxurious sleeper train "Seven Stars in Roo"
The interior of the ship is designed with a design. The elegant ship with plenty of warmth, with colorful curtains, Japanese shop curtain bran paintings, ceiling paintings, and Japanese umbrellas combining the ancient and modern style like Mandala, bringing all passengers on board to an elegant sea tour picture scroll like a different dimension world.
1986 Ryobi Group (Okayama City) launched service in the Seto Inland Sea. Active as a sightseeing boat from Tokyo Bay from 2011 to May 29, 2021
Kobe Bay Cruises (Chuo-ku, Kobe City) of the Kobe Port Ryobi Group has been operating since October 16, 2021.
Depart from 10:15 to 16:15 every hour. Adults 1,300 yen, junior and senior high school students 65 years old and over 1,100 yen, elementary school students 650 yen
Kobe Bay Cruises https://kobebayc.co.jp
When I went to the Osaka Expo in 2025, I would definitely like to ride the Ataka Maru in Kobe Bay.
Of course, when the Osaka Expo is over and Ataka Maru returns to Tokyo, I intend to try again.
References
Wikipedia "Ataka Maru"
Edited by Kenji Ishii Responsible, "Restored Japan Daikan 4 Ships" World Bunkasha
Written by Kenji Ishii “Wafune” 2 Hosei University Press Office