The second USS Scoter (AM-381) was an Auk -class minesweeper acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. Scoter was named after the word " Scoter ," which is a mercantile name retained during service in the United States Navy.
22-641: G16 may refer to: Vehicles [ edit ] ARM Gutiérrez Zamora (G16) , an Auk -class minesweeper of the Mexican Navy EMD G16 , an American diesel locomotive Grumman G-16 , an American biplane design later developed into the Grumman F4F monoplane HNLMS Tjerk Hiddes (G16) , an N-class destroyer of the Royal Dutch Navy LSWR G16 class ,
44-526: A British steam locomotive Other uses [ edit ] Canon PowerShot G16 , a digital camera County Route G16 (California) G16 Dandong–Xilinhot Expressway in China Suzuki G16 engine , an automobile engine [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title formed as a letter–number combination. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
66-662: A market, and several preserved historical buildings. The Kanmon Kaikyo Tunnel which connects Kyushu ( Moji ward , Kitakyushu) and Honshu ( Shimonoseki ) is free to walk through. The city center in Kokurakita ward contains the Riverwalk and Itsutsuya shopping complexes, Kokura castle , and the Uomachi Gintengai shopping arcade, the oldest shopping arcade in Japan. In the "19 best places to visit in 2019" published by
88-654: Is Kanzeon-ji that was founded by the Emperor in Dazaifu during the 7th century to honor his mother. Kanzeon-ji together with Kaidan-in , that used to be part of the former, was one of the three distinct places in Japan where Buddhist monks could ordain. During the Tokugawa shogunate when the country was ruled by 300 local feudal lords ( daimyo ), an important daimyo, Arima Toyōji was relocated to this region and thus he moved his family temple to Kurume City. This zen temple
110-652: Is known today as Bairin-ji and is a main temple for zen practice in Fukuoka Prefecture and Kyushu. It is located on the West bank of Chiguko River, next to the Shinkansen station of Kurume city. Fukuoka Prefecture faces the sea on three sides, bordering Saga , Ōita , and Kumamoto prefectures and facing Yamaguchi Prefecture across the Kanmon Straits . As of 1 April 2012, 18% of the land area of
132-620: Is located at the northernmost point of Kyūshū on the Kanmon Straits , connecting the Tsushima Strait and the Seto Inland Sea across from Yamaguchi Prefecture on the island of Honshu , and extends south towards the Ariake Sea . Fukuoka Prefecture includes the former provinces of Chikugo , Chikuzen , and Buzen . Kōra taisha , Sumiyoshi-jinja , and Hakozaki-gū are the chief Shinto shrines ( ichinomiya ) in
154-640: Is one of the few prefectures with a steadily increasing population. The sports teams listed below are based in Fukuoka. The prefecture hosts the Fukuoka International Cross Country competition. The prefecture also hosted the Fukuoka Marathon , which was an elite marathon in which marathon world records were established twice during its 75 year existence. Its final race took place in 2021. Fukuoka Prefecture has
176-653: Is the main shopping, dining, transportation and entertainment hub in Kyushu. Dazaifu is popular for its many temples and historical sites, as well as the Kyushu National Museum. Yanagawa is sometimes called "the Venice of Japan" for its boat tours on the abundant, calm rivers that wind through the city. Kitakyushu features one of the famous night views of Japan from atop Mt. Sarakura , accessible via cablecar . The Mojiko area features waterfront dining,
198-483: Is where tire manufacturer Bridgestone and consumer electronics chain Best Denki were founded. Well-known company headquartered in Fukuoka are as follows: One of Japan's top 5 universities, Kyushu University , is located in Fukuoka. According to October 2018 estimates, the population in Fukuoka Prefecture reached 5,111,494 inhabitants, making the prefecture the 9th most populated of Japan's 47 prefectures. It
220-706: The Japanese surrender. After a month in Buckner Bay , Okinawa , Scoter sailed on 20 October for Sasebo , Japan , arriving two days later. In company with 14 minesweepers and other craft, Scoter departed Sasebo for a sweeping operation in the East China Sea on 26 October. However, after one day's sweeping, she was withdrawn from the task group and returned to Sasebo to prepare for minesweeping support missions elsewhere in Japan. On 3 November, she proceeded to Iki Shima with Barbican (ACM-5) , but
242-466: The end of her Mexican Navy service. Felipe Xicoténcatl had been retired from active service by 2004. [REDACTED] This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships . The entry can be found here . Fukuoka, Japan Fukuoka Prefecture ( Japanese : 福岡県 , Hepburn : Fukuoka-ken ) is a prefecture of Japan located on
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#1732776607128264-571: The highest frequency of youth crime among the prefectures of Japan from 2003 to 2007. According to statistics from the national police, the crime rate in Fukuoka was the eighth-highest in 2017, lower than in Osaka , Tokyo , Hyogo , Aichi , Saitama , Chiba and Ibaraki . The most popular place for tourism is Fukuoka City , especially during the Dontaku festival, which attracts millions of visitors from across Japan during Golden Week . Fukuoka
286-475: The island of Kyūshū . Fukuoka Prefecture has a population of 5,109,323 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 4,986 km (1,925 sq mi ). Fukuoka Prefecture borders Saga Prefecture to the southwest, Kumamoto Prefecture to the south, and Ōita Prefecture to the southeast. Fukuoka is the capital and largest city of Fukuoka Prefecture, and the largest city on Kyūshū, with other major cities including Kitakyushu , Kurume , and Ōmuta . Fukuoka Prefecture
308-398: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=G16&oldid=1086347953 " Category : Letter–number combination disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages USS Scoter (AM-381) Scoter
330-796: The most designated yakuza groups among all of the prefectures, at five: the Kudo-kai , the Taishu-kai , the Fukuhaku-kai , the Dojin-kai and the Namikawa-kai . Between 2004 and 2009, and in early 2011, Fukuoka Prefecture led the nation in gun-related incidents. These incidents were mostly related to the local yakuza syndicates, specifically the Kudo-kai , the Dojin-kai , and the Kyushu Seido-kai . Fukuoka Prefecture had
352-409: The next five months, supported these vessels as they cleared minefields at Johnston Island , Eniwetok , Guam , and Woleai . She then joined five larger minesweepers in sweeps at Truk before returning, via Pearl Harbor , to Seal Beach, California , on 14 April. Scoter arrived at San Diego for inactivation the next day, and was decommissioned and placed in reserve there on 16 April 1947. Scoter
374-508: The north coast of Kyūshū. Twenty-nine cities are in Fukuoka Prefecture: These are the towns and villages in each district : Fukuoka prefecture's main cities form one of Japan's main industrial centers, accounting for nearly 40% of the economy of Kyūshū. GDP exceeds 154 billion US dollars, comparable to that of a medium-sized country. Major industries include automobiles, semiconductors, and steel. Fukuoka prefecture
396-412: The prefecture was designated as natural parks : Setonaikai National Park , Genkai , Kitakyūshū , and Yaba-Hita-Hikosan quasi-national parks, and Chikugogawa , Chikuhō , Dazaifu , Sefuri Raizan , and Yabegawa Prefectural Natural Parks. Fukuoka includes the two largest cities on Kyūshū , Fukuoka and Kitakyushu , and much of Kyūshū's industry. It also includes a number of small islands near
418-523: The prefecture. There are several historically important Buddhist temples in the Prefecture. Monks would sail back from China after completing their studies and establish temples in the heart of Hakata (now Fukuoka) City. Monk Eisai founded Shōfuku-ji which is known today as the oldest zen temple in Japan, monk Kukai established Tocho-ji , and Joten-ji was built by Enni who is also known for bringing Udon noodles first to Japan. The oldest temple
440-619: Was reclassified MSF-381 on 7 February 1955. Scoter was sold to Mexico on 19 September 1972. Scoter received one battle star for her World War II participation. On 19 September 1972, the former Scoter was sold to the Mexican Navy and renamed ARM Gutiérrez Zamora (C84). At dates unspecified in secondary sources , her pennant number was changed to G16, and her name was changed to Melchor Ocampo . In 1993, both her name and pennant number were changed again, this time to Felipe Xicoténcatl (P115), which would remain her name through
462-834: Was the second United States Navy vessel to have that name, and was laid down on 4 April 1944 by the Gulf Shipbuilding Corp., Chickasaw, Alabama ; launched on 26 September 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Reuben E. Clarson; and commissioned on 17 March 1945. After shakedown , Scoter sailed from the U.S. East Coast on 22 May for the Pacific ; arrived at San Diego, California on 13 June; and proceeded to Terminal Island, California for four additional weeks of training, which began upon arrival on 18 June. The ship underwent repairs in San Pedro, California , from 11 July to 12 August and sailed for Okinawa on 17 August, two days after
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#1732776607128484-490: Was unable to enter the harbor there and returned to Sasebo on 9 November. She sailed two days later for Fukuoka, Japan , where she served as logistics ship for sweeping operations. On 28 January 1946, she sailed for Kure, Japan , to serve as logistics vessel for Minesweeping Craft Three. The minesweeper departed Kure on 24 February and arrived at San Francisco, California , on 18 April 1946 for overhaul. Scoter departed San Diego on 16 November 1946 with five YMSs , and, for
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