Mikasa as a bridge in warship development

What was the most interesting part of the panel's naval-history trip to Japan?

Alongside the broader cultural experience, Mikasa stood out as a well-preserved transition point between early iron warships and later twentieth-century museum ships such as Belfast.

Mikasa stands out in the naval part of the trip because Dan places her between HMS Warrior and HMS Belfast in the development of warships. The discussion praises the work done on the preserved ship. Staying nearby allowed the group to spend more time aboard. Clarke's later return visit reinforced the value of that access.