{"product_id":"rare-japanese-ship-fog-horn-1964-lapa-antique-maritime-instrument","title":"Rare Japanese Ship Fog Horn 1964 LAPA Antique Maritime Instrument","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"426\"\u003ePLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE PURCHASING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eThis item is 100% authentic and \u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eNOT a replica\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cd6y84\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eAuthentic Japanese Maritime History – 1964 Ship Fog Horn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"824\"\u003ePresenting an \u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eextremely rare Japanese antique ship fog horn\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured in \u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eShowa 39 (1964)\u003c\/strong\u003e and officially approved for maritime use. Marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eLAPA\u003c\/strong\u003e and complete with its original identification plate, this is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"803\"\u003emuseum-worthy artifact\u003c\/strong\u003e from post-war Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eOriginally used on the vessel \u003cem data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eMorinaka-go (森中号)\u003c\/em\u003e, this fog horn represents a genuine piece of working maritime equipment—not a decorative reproduction. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003epowerful sound and fully functional condition\u003c\/strong\u003e are exceptionally rare for an instrument of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cuud5r\" data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e⚓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eExpertly constructed from a combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14wkalb\" data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eWood\u003c\/strong\u003e (body structure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ex33pe\" data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eLeather\u003c\/strong\u003e (air compression components)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yzs3mo\" data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eBrass\u003c\/strong\u003e (acoustic and mechanical elements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eThis blend of materials reflects the engineering precision and craftsmanship of mid-20th century Japanese ship equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"23679r\" data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e📜 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eOfficial Documentation (Original Metal Tag)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eThe original tag confirms its authenticity and official approval:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a2ik3u\" data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eMinistry of Transport Ship Equipment Type Approval No. 16989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8qti29\" data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eDesignated for vessel: \u003cem data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eMorinaka-go (森中号用)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dv32lu\" data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eType: Daylight ship type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19s8cge\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eSerial Number: B418\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13f5c4g\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eManufacture Date: Showa 39 (1964)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9n4qbv\" data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eManufacturer: Nihon Sento Co., Ltd. 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We reserve the right to cancel an order if required buyer information is missing or if we are unable to confirm shipping details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003eFor security and insurance purposes, this item will be shipped only after receiving the buyer’s full name, complete shipping address, and a valid phone number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003e🙏 We appreciate your understanding and are happy to answer any questions before purchase. 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