Entering Sagami Wan

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.
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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.
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Below: Japanese representatives in Nicholas’ ward room. Nicholas and Hatsuzakura steam to rejoin the approaching third fleet.
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Below: approaching O Shima Island, Nicholas comes alongside Missouri to transfer emissaries and pilots.
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Below: Nicholas transfers emissaries and pilots to Missouri.
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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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