040513-N-2101W-008 Shimoda Bay, Japan (May 13, 2004) - Deck Department Sailors aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) remove the chain stoppers before anchoring in Shimoda Bay as the crew prepares to participate in the Shimoda Black Ship Festival. At right is the wildcat, lower part of the capstan, used to raise the chain from the locker below. The ship and its crew will participate in various events held during the 65th Shimoda Black Ship Festival, which celebrates the 150th anniversary of the United Stated and Japan Treaty of Peace. In 1854, Japan was opened to the western
040513-N-2101W-008 Shimoda Bay, Japan (May 13, 2004) - Deck Department Sailors aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) remove the chain stoppers before anchoring in Shimoda Bay as the crew prepares to participate in the Shimoda Black Ship Festival. At right is the wildcat, lower part of the capstan, used to raise the chain from the locker below. The ship and its crew will participate in various events held during the 65th Shimoda Black Ship Festival, which celebrates the 150th anniversary of the United Stated and Japan Treaty of Peace. In 1854, Japan was opened to the western world, which contributed significantly to its rapid modernization. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Alan Warner (RELEASED) US Navy 040513-N-2101W-008 Deck Department Sailors aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) remove the chain stoppers
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