Official
Special Open House of Antarctic Observation Ship "Soya"
The first Antarctic observation ship "Soya", which is on display at the Ship Science Museum, was launched on February 16, 1938 (1938) as "Borochaebetsu", and in 1956 (Showa 31) for the first Antarctic observation, sailing from Harumi Wharf (now closed) for the first Antarctic observation, and has been active for about 40 years until he was dismissed in 1978 (Showa 53), celebrating his 87th anniversary this year.
To commemorate the 87th anniversary of Soya's birth, a special exhibition onboard in a private area was held for two days on Saturday, February 15 and 16 (Sun).
On both days, a 87th anniversary commemorative "original can badge" (with serial number) was distributed only for 87 pieces each day.
In addition, on February 16, the day of the launch anniversary, "Soya" was decorated with "Mansenshoku".
Also, on the day of the event, a special exhibition "South Pole Exploration and Dogs-Shadow Meritors who played an active part with people" was held at the staff cafeteria on the "Soya" ship.
On both days, a 87th anniversary commemorative "original can badge" (with serial number) was distributed only for 87 pieces each day.
In addition, on February 16, the day of the launch anniversary, "Soya" was decorated with "Mansenshoku".
Also, on the day of the event, a special exhibition "South Pole Exploration and Dogs-Shadow Meritors who played an active part with people" was held at the staff cafeteria on the "Soya" ship.
About Soya
This is the steering room.
- The Antarctic observation ship Soya was built as an ice-resistant cargo ship in 1938 and experienced Pacific War.
- He played an active part in six Antarctic observations from 1956 (Showa 31) to 1962 (Showa 37). The first observation departed from the Harumi Pier, also called the "miracle ship" or "ship that makes the impossible possible."
- Decommissioned in 1978 (Showa 53), it has been moored and preserved in front of the Ship Science Museum since 1979.
- It is the only surviving ship of the Japan Coast Guard and one of the few remaining Imperial Navy ships.
It's a full ship decoration.
This is the communication room.
The real ice of the South Pole.
The Old and Now of the South Pole.
Director's Office
A breeding ground for penguins
This is an officer's cafeteria.
The Ship Science Museum
〒135-0064 Aomi 2-chome, Koto-ku, Tokyo
TEL： 03-5500-1111／FAX： 03-5500-1190
Ship Science Museum (the first Antarctic observation ship "Soya")