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Formerly named Takau Port, the Port of Kaohsiung is the most important commercial harbor in southern Taiwan. Early into the Japanese rule, there were already deliberations on constructing a modern harbor on the site of Takau Port, since the original port suffered from shallow drafts, high reefs, and a lagoon at its perimeter. The construction project started in 1908 on a budget of 4,735,000 yuan; however, after going through several revisions and expansion ......
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Shinto is the religion native to Japan and Shinto shrines are sacred places where deities in the religion are enshrined. Traditionally, Shinto shrines are located in or surrounded by tranquil and lush forests to create a solemn and sacred atmosphere for the worshippers. The shrine culture was brought to Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period, and in 1897, the first shrine, Kaizan Shrine, was built in Tainan (figure1). Of all the Shinto shrines around the island, the most notable one is the Taiwan Shrine, where the Palace ......
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DDG-930 Tse-Yang was the ex-USS Hawkins, the Gearing-class (FRAM I) destroyer, DD-873, laid down by Consolidated Steel, Orange, TX. On May 14, 1944, launched on October 7, 1944 and commissioned on February 10, 1945. She had participated in World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War etc. with splendid merits. Stricken on October 1, 1979, transferred to Taiwan, ROC, re-commissioned on July 9, 1983 by Admiral Liu He-Chian, the former Commander-In-Chief of ROC Navy and renamed Tse-Yang with the hull number DDG-930. DDG-930 Tse-Yang was in service of ROC Navy for 16 years and had been through 13 commanding officers. ...
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DDG-910 was the ex-USS Maddox, the Sumner-class destroyer, DD-731, laid down by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath ME. On October 28, 1943, launched on March 19, 1944 and commissioned on June 2, 1944. Stricken on July 2, 1972, and transferred to ROC Navy on July 6, 1972, USS Maddox was renamed Po-Yang with the hull number DD-10, later DD-928, then DD-910 in 1979. The mission of DDG-910 was patrolling the cross-strait and surrounding waters to convoy offshore islands support and supply, midshipman training cruise, task flotilla and various missions. She played an important role on the Navy force built-up and fleet combat readiness, secure the safety of cross-strait and Maritime communications. ...
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DDG-905 was the ex-USS Haynworth, the Sumner-class destroyer, DD-700, laid down by Federal Shipbuilding, Kearny NJ. on December 16, 1943, launched on April 15, 1944 and commissioned on June 22, 1944. DD-700 had been participated in the World War II with splendid merits and great achievements. Stricken on January 30 1970, and transferred to ROC Navy in 1970 and the commissioning ceremony was held on October 6, 1970 by Admiral Sung, Chang-Chih, the Commander-In-Chief of ROC Navy. She was renamed as Yue-Yang with the hull number DDG-905 Yue-Yang was in service of ROC Navy for 28 years and with 21 Commanding Officers. ...
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A Slice of Wonder
