| 1 |  | March 6, 1904 February 24, 1904 Mouth of Port Arthur (Lushun Port) First blockade,
March 27, 1904 Second blockade
August 14, 1904 Vladivostok fleet, Rurik, Goromoboi Photographed on the Izumo of the Kamimura fleet during the Battle off Ulsan (Inspected on February 10, 2004) | Separate piece of paper inserted inside the album. The note at the bottom was written by the donor. |
| 2 |  | March 6, 1904 Picture of the Azuma, the second ship, from the Izumo flagship while the entire Second Fleet anchors and shells Vladivostok. No. 1 (written below the photograph). | The photograph shows the sea, but details cannot be made out due to deterioration. On the right-hand side of the photograph, ships can be faintly seen. |
| 3 |  | Same as above: Forecastle of the I Izumo charging through floating ice. (photograph below) No. 2 (written below the photograph). | (Vertically long) The sea and the ship deck are visible. Details are difficult to make out due to deterioration of the photo. |
| 4 |  | Same as above: Ice formation on the forecastle deck of the Izumo. (photograph below) No. 3 (written below the photograph). | The sea and the ship deck are visible. Details are difficult to make out due to deterioration of the photo. |
| 5 |  | Same as above: Gazing at faraway ice formations on the ocean surface off the coast of Vladivostok. (photograph below) No. 4 (written below the photograph). | The note says states that there are ships on the sea, but they cannot be made out due to deterioration of the photo. |
| 6 |  | February 24, 1904: Five heroic soldiers chosen from the Izumofor the great achievement of setting up the first blockade at the mouth of Port Arthur (Lushun Port); picture taken when they returned to the warship after fulfilling their duty in this great feat aboard the Jinsen-maru under the command of Lieutenant Saitō (photograph below, from right), second-class stoker Izu Otomatsu, second-class seaman Anpo Sukezō, first-class stoker Kaibara Rokurō, second-class stoker Mishima Kenroku, and first-class stoker Aoki Gorō | (Vertically long) Five men are standing in a row. They are all wearing coats and hats and carrying bags on their shoulders. It can also be seen that there are other Other people in the background can also be seen. |
| 7 |  | March 27, 1904 Three heroic soldiers chosen from the Izumo for the second blockade squadron (photograph below, from right): second-class stoker Koga Shigeo, first-class stoker Kinoshita Hatsuzō, and second-class seaman Sugimoto Sanzō. | (Vertically long) Three men are standing in a row. All are wearing coats and hats and carrying bags on their shoulders. |
| 8 |  | Same as above: In Korea’s Haeju Bay, all members see off blockade squadron members transferring from the Izumo to the Yahiko-maru with a musical performance. | Although it is difficult to make out due to photograph deterioration, it is likely that the photograph shows many people taken from the vantage point of the upper rear. |
| 9 |  | March 28, 1904 Squadron members for the second blockade return to their warships. | Although it is difficult to make out due to photograph deterioration, it is likely that the photograph is of several people and was taken from the upper rear of the ship. |
| 10 |  | The scene of coal being supplied to the torpedo boat Aotaka from the Izumo flagship (photograph below) At the end of July 1904, as the Vladivostok fleet appears in the nearby Tokyo Bay, the Second Fleet leads its torpedo boats and makes an emergency anchoring in Ariake Bay in Hyūga Province. | (Vertically long) The photograph shows crewmembers in uniform. |
| 11 |  | April 11, 1904: The Nisshin and the Kasuga arrive for the first time at the base. The Combined Fleet holds a ceremony celebrating the safe arrival of the Kasuga. Kasuga (written below the photograph. | Ships are visible on the sea. The note clearly states that the main ship in the centre is the Kasuga. |
| 12 |  | In the Ssame year as above: On August 12, on the way toward Port Arthur (Lushun Port), off the coast of Cheju Island, the Kamimura fleet meets the Yamada squadron, and staff officer Junior Lieutenant Yoshida comes to theaboard the Izumo aboard afrom barge to share information. At this time, on the afterdeck of the Izumo, barge commander Akashi and crew member Junior Lieutenant Fukuda narrated the events of the Battle of Hwanghae that took place on August 10. | On the deck, there are two people seated in chairs with many people surrounding them. |
| 13 |  | Same as above: Hearing of the war situation, the second fleet changes course and travels on. | The photograph shows ships on the sea taken from the deck of the ship. The clarity of the photograph is relatively good. |
| 14 |  | August 14, 1904, 5:00 a.m., gazing at the faraway Vladivostok fleet from the portside bow of the Izumo. (photograph below) No. 1 (written below the photograph). | The photograph shows ships on the sea. Some An artillery guns are shown on the left-hand side of the photograph. |
| 15 |  | Same as above: At 7 a.m., the Rurik, the rear ship in the enemy’s line, is slightly delayed, disrupting the line somewhat. (photograph below) No. 2 (written below the photograph). | This photograph shows ships on the sea, but they are difficult to make out due to photograph deterioration. |
| 16 |  | Same as above: In Tthe height of the battle around 9 a.m., when the Rurik is unable to move and as the Russian Gromoboi breaks the line in order to pass it, we concentrate our fire. (photograph below) No. 3 (written below the photograph). | This photograph shows ships on the sea. The right-hand side of the photograph shows part of the an artillery gun. |
| 17 |  | Same as above: Gazing at the Azuma, the Tokiwa, and the Iwate of the Kamimura fleet hoisting flying battle flags during battle, from the Izumo flagship.(photograph below) No. 4 (written below the photograph). | The photograph shows ships on the sea. Far in the distance, three ships can be made out. On the left-hand side, part of the an artillery gun is shown. |
| 18 |  | Same as above: The Russian Gromoboi, a consort ship, realizes it cannot save the Rurik and attempts to escape to the north. (photograph below) No. 5 (written below the photograph). | This photograph shows ships on the sea, but they cannot be clearly perceived seen due to photograph deterioration. |
| 19 |  | Same as above: After the Battle off Ulsan, part some of the cartridges are that were fired by the Izumo’s 6-inch guns; on the that same day, a total of 2,250 bullets are shot from the Izumo. | Shows cartridges on the deck. Three crewmembers are sitting on top of the cartridges.
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| 20 |  | Prisoners of the Rurik who were held on the Izumo, resting on the forecastle deck. | (Vertically long) The photograph shows many prisoners on the ship deck. The prisoners are wearing sailor suits. |
| 21 |  | Prisoners from the Rurik are resting on the forecastle deck of the Izumo. Our soldiers now chat with them openheartedly as friends. | (Vertically long) The photograph shows many people standing on the deck, not only prisoners but also Japanese soldiers. Some Part of the artillery guns are is also shown on the right side of the photograph. |
| 22 |  | Bullet marks over 2 shaku (60 cm) in length on the main mast of the Izumo, received occurring during the naval battle off Ulsan. (photograph below) No. 1 (written below the photograph). | (Vertically long) The photograph shows bullet marks on the mast. |
| 23 |  | Same as above: Enemy bullet holes in the “casing” of the upper deck 4 shaku (120 cm) in length, 3 shaku (90 cm) in breadth. (Photograph below) No. 2 (written below the photograph). | Ten crewmembers are on the deck looking upward. |
| 24 |  | Same as above: Enemy fire explodes and destroys the Senior Imperial Guard Corporal’s Office in the second area of the main deck. Enemy fire is was concentrated on this ship, damage from explosions occurred in more than 30 areas, including these those shown in these four photographs (Photographs 22-27). below) No. 3 (written below the photograph). | Inside the office, there is one crewmember shown in the background. |
| 25 |  | Same as above: Enemy fire entering from the third section of the main deck pierces piercing through the “casing” and lodges lodged into the planks of the starboard. (photograph below) No. 4 (written below the photograph). | Shows bullet marks left on machines inside the ship. |
| 26 |  | Enemy fire destroys a tenma-sen (cutter boat) and pierces through a torpedo boat carried onboard a warship. (photograph below) No. 5 (written below the photograph). | (Vertically long) The photograph shows outboard devices that have been destroyed by enemy fire. |
| 27 |  | Bullet marks from enemy fire hitting the rear chimney and torpedo boat. (photograph below) No. 6 (written below the photograph). | (Vertically long) The photograph shows outboard devices destroyed by enemy fire. Several crewmembers are shown. |
| 28 |  | The day after the Battle off Ulsan.
Scene of torpedo boats that were transported onboard warships landing at Sasebo naval port for repairs after being damaged by enemy fire. (photograph below) No. 1 (written below the photograph). | (Vertically long) As many crewmembers watch from below, torpedo boats are lifted up. |
| 29 |  | Same as above: Scene of 6-inch guns landing being taken of board.(photograph below) No. 2 (written below the photograph). | (Vertically long) There are many crewmembers on deck to do the work. Besides the ship deck, the land is also shown. |
| 30 |  | Repairing the mainmast and chimney. (photograph below) No. 3 (written below the photograph). | (Vertically long) The photograph shows several crewmembers climbing poles to make repairs. |
| 31 |  | Enemy fire on Commander Misu’s flagship, the Iwate, destroys the “casemate” at the front of the ship’s starboard and the surrounding deck and barges, killing 77 people. (photograph below) No. 4 (written below the photograph). | The photograph shows Japanese warships and several surrounding small boats with many people aboard them. |
| 32 |  | Scene of the “Pontsun,” a torpedo boat carried onboard a warship, landing after being destroyed by enemy fire. (photograph below) No. 5 (written below the photograph). | Crewmembers working on the pier are shown from the vantage point of the ship. |
| 33 |  | Scene of preparing for battle on the Izumo forecastle deck | (Vertically long) On the sea. The photograph shows crewmembers working on the ship deck. |
| 34 |  | Scene of attaching a coal ship to the side of the Izumo and loading coal by the “transporter”. | The photograph shows crewmembers working on the ship deck. |
| 35 |  | Military officers enjoying archery on the afterdeck of the Izumo. On the “shelter deck” in the rear, the military band performs. | The photograph shows crewmembers on the ship's deck drawing bows and other crewmembers sitting in seats in front of them. The “shelter deck” toward the back of the photograph is a little higher than the deck, and above it a military band is performing. |
| 36 |  | Picture of a coal supply ship seen from the side of the Izumo. | Crewmembers working on the ship deck are shown. |
| 37 |  | Crowding on the ship deck during coal loading, Scene scene of scattered powder. | The photograph, from a close range, shows crewmembers working on the ship deck. |
| 38 |  | The lowering of the warship flag. The military band standing in a row. | A military band lined up on the ship deck is moving around. In their hands are instruments, such as trombones and trumpets. In the front row is one man in naval uniform and the military band members wearing sailor suits. |
| 39 |  | Scene of soldiers washing clothes on the main deck. | (Vertically long) Many crewmembers are washing laundry on the deck. |
| 40 |  | Playing “deck billiards” on the afterdeck of the Izumo (photograph below) Commander in Chief Kamimura. | The photograph shows four crewmembers playing “deck billiards.” All are in uniform. On the left-hand side, part of an artillery gun is shown. In the background on the right-hand side, one warship is shown. |
| 41 |  | Scene of soldiers bathing on the main deck. | Many crewmembers are bathing on the deck. |
| 42 |  | Loading replacement 8-inch gun bullets. | There are 15 crewmembers carrying shells. Tents are set up in the background. |
| 43 |  | August 1904: A tea party held by Commander in Chief Kamimura on the afterdeck of the Izumo. | Crewmembers are dining at several tables. All are dressed in uniform. |
| 44 |  | Officers fencing on the afterdeck. (photograph below) Chief of Staff Katō (written below the photograph). | Japanese fencing on the ship deck. In the background, two crewmembers in uniform are shown. |
| 45 |  | Soldiers washing laundry on the forecastle deck. | (Vertically long) Many crewmembers are doing laundry on the ship deck. |
| 46 |  | Summer night scene of soldiers swimming while pitching a torpedo net. | The photograph shows crewmembers swimming and other crewmembers looking on. Part of the artillery gun is also shown. |
| 47 |  | Scene of the anchor being raised on the forecastle deck of the Izumo to prepare for departure. | Crewmembers are working on the ship deck. Shown in the background are one One ship and the mountains on land can be seen in the background. |
| 48 |  | Preparing the dining table in the gunroom (junior officers’ mess hall). | (Vertically long) Plates, forks, and knives on meal tables inside the ship. One person is sitting on the sofa, and one person is standing in the background. |
| 49 |  | Soldiers’ sumo wrestling on land in Ozaki Bay, Tsushima. | Crewmembers engaged in sumo wrestling on land. Toward the front of the photograph the referee is shown with people and buildings in the background. |
| 50 |  | Ozaki Bay in Tsushima. (photograph below, from right) auxiliary Auxiliary gunboats Shin’yū-maru and Sabagawa-maru (written below the photograph, read from right to left). | In the background, mountains on land are shown, with two ships shown in front. The photograph has deteriorated, making the details of the images a little difficult to make out. |
| 51 |  | Same as above: Part of Ozaki Bay. | Scenery inside the bay. |