5-24-2024 1:41am

Set Sail on the Nippon Maru Built in 1930 the oldest working ship in the world

Ypsilanti PressLLC Editor

Photo by April Christian-Davis

Sail Training Ship NIPPON MARU was built in 1930 as a training ship for cadets. The ship brought up 11,500 cadets for 54 years until her retirement as a training ship in 1984. During her service, NIPPON MARU logged 45.4 times around the earth (1,830,000 kilometers in total). The ship was placed under the authority of the City of Yokohama in 1984 and has been open to the public since 1985. NIPPON MARU is also used for a full-sail exhibit in cooperation with volunteers and provides marine educational programs to students.

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Weather outlook for Saturday, May 25 - Wednesday, May 29

Saturday

Moderate rain, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees. Sunny during the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon and evening, patchy rain nearby overnight.

High: 72° Low: 56° with a 85% chance of rain.

Sunday

Moderate rain, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Sunny in the morning, patchy light drizzle for the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

High: 68° Low: 54° with a 71% chance of rain.

Monday

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Partly Cloudy in the morning, patchy rain nearby during the afternoon and evening, light rain shower overnight.

High: 71° Low: 55° with a 88% chance of rain.

Tuesday

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees. Partly Cloudy for the morning, patchy light drizzle during the afternoon and evening, overcast overnight.

High: 71° Low: 53° with a 53% chance of rain.

Wednesday

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 54 and low of 46 degrees. Patchy rain nearby in the morning, light rain shower in the afternoon, sunny in the evening, patchy rain nearby overnight.

High: 54° Low: 46° with a 87% chance of rain.

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