The Luxurious Life Aboard Japan’s Yamato Battleship

A Colossal Steel Leviathan Crafted by the Nation

During World War II, Japan built the Yamato, a battleship with a full-load displacement exceeding 70,000 tons — rivaling the tonnage of China’s contemporary Shandong aircraft carrier. This made the Yamato the largest battleship ever constructed in naval history.

While sailors on naval ships of other nations endured hardships, the crew of the Yamato reveled in opulence, an extravagance hard to fathom for military life!

Culinary Delights and Comforts

The culinary standards on the Yamato were the highest in the Japanese navy. Amid the general scarcity at sea, this battleship was a trove of abundant supplies.

This was possible because of the Yamato’s immense tonnage, with over 640 tons allocated just for non-structural equipment.

These spaces were used not only for storing an extensive variety of food but also for other supplies, arms, and equipment.

Additionally, the ship featured a freshwater system capable of storing up to 212 tons, enough to support the crew for several…