Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. This photograph appears in a small photo spread titled, "Deluxe Ship Pays First Call Here," Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 1929: A1 This photograph appears with the article, "JAPANESE LINER ON MAIDEN TRIP: Pathfinder of Motor-ship Line Welcomed Luxurious Merchantman Cost $6,000,000 Unsurpassed on Pacific in Accommodations," Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 1929: A1 The Japanese commercial ship, Asama Maru, sails through the water in the near distance at center. It is viewed from its starboard side and with its bow facing to the right. Two striped funnels sit behind the bridge and atop the decks at center. Dark smoke billows out from the leftmost stack. Handwritten on negative: S.Sx Asama Maru Text from newspaper caption: New Nipponese Vessel Welcomed (Above) Burt Edwards, general manager of the port, welcoming Capt. G. Shinomiya of Asama Maru and Y. Shimidzu, traffic manager of N.Y.K. (Below) Asama Maru. [Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 1929: A1] Text from negative sleeve: ASAMA MARU SHIP
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