Updated:August 7, 2017

Monument Sacred to the Spirits at Former Sasebo Naval Arsenal

 

 

This monument was built in 1921 by the Mutual Aid Society for the Current Employees of the Sasebo Naval Arsenal to enshrine the spirits of the workers who died in accidents, etc. at Sasebo Naval Arsenal. This dignifying monument at a height of approx. 10 meters is made of granite. This monument at Sasebo is the biggest among the similar ones at other naval arsenals. This monument is precious as it remains in the condition of when it was built, in spite that many other monuments were already removed after the war.

As this monument is currently maintained by Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., founded after the war by succeeding the facilities of the Naval Shipyard. It also enshrines the spirits of the workers who died after Sasebo Heavy Industries was founded.