Japanese cruiser Akashi visited islands in the Japanese Pacific Mandate in 1923-1924

The American Consul at Nagasaki, Japan Henry B. Hitchkock supplied on 20 November 1923 the time table for the Akashi for her intended Pacific cruise to visit the Japanese mandate. Departure Kure Naval Statio, Japan on 19 November, visit Yap 26 November-1 December, Pelew Islands 6-12 December, Angaur 12-15 December, Pelew Islands 26 January-9 January, Yap 10-12 January, Truk 6-14 February, Ponape 20-26 February, Kusaie 28 February-2 March, Jaluit 4-9 March, Ponape 16-22 March, Truk 24 March-2 April, Rota 5-8 April and Saipan arrival on 8 April.(1)

Note

1. Part of Suma-class protected cruisers preceded by Akitsushima succeeded by Takasago, ordered under 1893 Fiscal Year, laid down by Yokosuka Naval Arsenal on 6 August 1894, launched on 18 December 1897, completed on 30 March 1899, reclassified as 2nd class coastal defence vessel on 1 September 1921, stricken on 1 April 1928 and sunk as a target on 3 August 1930.

Source

Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records AdministrationSeries: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Japan. Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: 894.30 - 894.304 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: Movements of Naval Vessels: 894.33 - 894.3311f. Microfilm 422 roll 19.