In 1904, these "fighting tars" (sailors) were part of the crew of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_cruiser_Asama" class="extiw" title="w:Japanese cruiser Asama">Japanese cruiser <i>Asama</i></a>
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