Oct 3, 2013 - 1 min read

Nippon Maru

Rainy day woman

By David Parmer

Community writer

Nippon Maru, At anchor, Minato Mirai Yokohama

Nippon Maru, Rain-slick deck and lifeboat

Nippon Maru, Deck features and lifeboat

Nippon Maru, Detail, mast and funnel

Nippon Maru, Deck detail, ropes and belaying pins

Nippon Maru, Ship's deck compass in the rain

What comes to mind when you think of sailing ships? Blue skies and billowing sails? Probably so. But sometimes,…well it rains. And a sailing ship can look pretty good in the rain. Take the Nippon Maru for example, a former training ship for the Japanese Merchant Marine, she’s now moored at Yokohama’s Minato Mirai. Built in 1930, the ship became a floating museum in 1984. A cloudy, rainy day might be just the time to visit her. There will be fewer visitors, and if you’re a photographer, those rain-slicked decks and vibrant colors will make folks think you’re a pro.

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 4 years ago

Great shots!

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