USS Nicholas (DD-449) Images — 1945 Sagami Wan: Photos

Nicholas and Missouri enter Sagami Wan, August 27, 1945

20 August 1945
Below: nearing the end of 55 days without sighting land, Nicholas approaches cruiser Boston, from which these photographs were taken.

27 August 1945
Nicholas receives Japanese emissaries from destroyer Hatsuzakura and transfers them to Missouri and other ships. The Third Fleet anchors that night in Sagami Wan, outside Tokyo Bay.
Below: rendezvous between Nicholas and Hatsuzakura.

Below: Japanese representatives in Nicholas’ ward room. Nicholas and Hatsuzakura steam to rejoin the approaching third fleet.

Below: approaching O Shima Island, Nicholas comes alongside Missouri to transfer emissaries and pilots.

Below: Nicholas transfers emissaries and pilots to Missouri.

Below: Nicholas, Missouri and other ships of the Flagship Task Group pass O Shima Island, enter Sagami Wan and anchor with Mount Fuji in the distance.

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