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On 25th July 1894, Battle of Pungdo. Japanese and Sino fleet fought West off Korea.
In this battle, SS Kowshing, hoisted Red Ensign, was captured by HIJMS NANIWA and sunk.
British whole nation was furious but famous jurists explained no problem IJN and ceased - Kowshing Incident.
On 24th March 1891, HIJMS HASHIDATE launched at YOKOSUKA Naval yard.
She was youngest sister of MATSUSHIMA class protected cruiser, mounted single 320mm Canet guns designed by Louis-Émile Bertin.