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Establishment of Ishikawajima Shipyard
- When
- 1853
- Where
- Ishikawajima, Chuo district
The Mito Domain established the shipyard in 1853 under Shogunate orders to address the Perry Expedition and compete with Great Powers.
Located in the Ishikawajima area of the Chuo district, this facility marked the beginning of IHI Corporation's history. The establishment was a strategic response to external pressures, focusing on shipbuilding as the primary activity for the new industrial site.
Sources
- IHI Corporation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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