UNESCO WHS - Mietsu Naval Dock - 三重津海軍所跡 Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Title: Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining - 明治日本の産業革命遺産　製鉄・製鋼、造船、石炭産業 Subtitle: Mietsu Naval Dock - 三重津海軍所跡 Description: The site encompasses a series of 23 component parts, mainly located in the southwest of Japan. It bears testimony to the rapid industrialisation of the country from the middle of the 19th century to the early 20th century, through the development of the iron and steel industry, shipbuilding and coal mining. The site illustrates the process by which feudal Japan sought technology transfer from Europe and America from the middle of the 19th century and how this technology was adapted to the country’s needs and social traditions. Saga clan built this pioneer Japanese clannavy dry dock in response to the defence of Nagasaki. It was intended for the repair of Western steamships that the clan acquired and was also an asset that could help the Mietsu Naval Institute understand the technology of modern Western-style steamships. UNESCO Information: Name: Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining - 明治日本の産業革命遺産　製鉄・製鋼、造船、石炭産業 Site: Mietsu Naval Dock - 三重津海軍所跡 Country: Japan Location: Hayatsue, Kawasoe, Saga City, Saga Prefecture, Kyushu Region Inscription: 2015 Category: Cultural (ii)(iv) Unesco Ref: 1484-011 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the side