Admiral Togo and the Ginkgo Tree
A ginkgo tree planted in Pembroke Dock in the late nineteenth century marks the longstanding link between this former royal dockyard and the creation of Japan's modern navy.
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Admiral Togo and the Ginkgo Tree
David James shares the story of the planting of a Japanese ginkgo tree in Pembroke Dock in the late nineteenth century. ~ Creator: Ports, Past and Present ~ Date: May 2021Text
David James sat down with Ports, Past and Present to share the fascinating story behind Pembroke Dock's 80-foot tall ginkgo tree and its link with the creation of Japan's modern navy.