Kōtetsu
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Kōtetsu was an ironclad warship of the Imperial Japanese Navy that played a decisive role in ending the Boshin War and symbolized Japan’s early naval modernization.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ironclad warship
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steam-powered warship ⓘ warship of the Imperial Japanese Navy ⓘ |
| armourType | ironclad armour ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
centralization of imperial authority in Japan
ⓘ
modernization of the Imperial Japanese Navy ⓘ |
| conflict | Boshin War NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constructionMaterial | iron and wood ⓘ |
| country |
Japan
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surface form:
Empire of Japan
|
| era | 19th century ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
armoured hull
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heavy naval guns ⓘ steam propulsion ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Meiji Restoration era NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hullMaterial | iron ⓘ |
| legacy | early example of Japan adopting Western naval technology ⓘ |
| navalTechnologyStage | transition from wooden sailing ships to armoured steam warships ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being among Japan’s first modern armoured warships
ⓘ
impact on outcome of the Boshin War ⓘ |
| operator | Imperial Japanese Navy ⓘ |
| propulsion | steam engine ⓘ |
| roleInConflict | decisive role in ending the Boshin War ⓘ |
| serviceBranch | Japanese Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| shipType |
armoured corvette
ⓘ
ironclad corvette ⓘ |
| strategicImportance | strengthened imperial control of sea lanes during the Boshin War ⓘ |
| symbolOf | Japan’s early naval modernization ⓘ |
| theaterOfOperations | Japanese coastal waters ⓘ |
| typeOfArmament | naval artillery ⓘ |
| usedBy | Imperial Japanese forces NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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