Rigsarkivet Copenhagen, Denmark. Orlogsvaerftet: Orlogsvaerftets tegninger (1630-1890) inv.no. G5625.
Dimensions 220 (deck) x 42.48 (beam) x 12 (depth of hold) feet.
Rigsarkivet Copenhagen, Denmark. Orlogsvaerftet: Orlogsvaerftets tegninger (1630-1890) inv.no. G5625.
Dimensions 220 (deck) x 42.48 (beam) x 12 (depth of hold) feet.
Made by Palmer’s Shipbuilding&Iron Co. Ltd., Laird Bothers Ltd. on 27 July 1867.
Source
Website Royals Museums Greenwich Collection search. ID NPC8890.
Made by Francis B. Austen, Millwall Iron Works on 29 July 1867.
Source
Website Royals Museums Greenwich Collection search. ID NPC8861-8862-8863-8864-8865-8866-8867-8868.
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Similar Thurland Castle and Penrith Castle. Call sign GTBD. Homeport Liverpool, England. Launched by Cammell Laird&Co.Ld., Birkenhead, England with yard number 947 on 9 May 1929, completed for Lancashire Shipping Co. Ld., manager J. Chambers&Co in July 1929, stranded on South Stone, Seven Stone Rocks in the Scillies underway from Matadi, Congo-Kinshasa/Democratic Republic of the Congo via Amsterdam, Netherlands to Liverpool on 6 October 1949 and lost. Gross tonnage 6,369 ton, under deck 5,738 ton, net tonnage 3,807 ton and as dimensions 464.4 x 60.3 x 25.8 feet. Oil-fuelled.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul, loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item reported on 21 December the armed French tanker Massis loaded with7,500 ton gasoline bound for Tunis, French Tunisia. She had 1 gun on the bow and 1 gun at the stern crewed by naval gunners. Her master was not an officer. Light grey painted.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul, loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item reported on 19 December the Greek cargo ship Nikoklis loaded with 6,200 ton wheat bound for Gibraltar for orders.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
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Launched by John Readhead&Sons Ltd., West Docks, South Shields, England with yard number 503 on 12 August 1930, delivered to owner National Steamship Co. Ltd., manager J.&C. Harrison Ltd., both at London, England in November 1930, sold to manager Firma Vinke & Co., (1932 Firma Warnderink Vinke & Zoon, 1947 Firma Vinke & Zonen), owner N.V. Stoomvaart Maatschappij ‘Oostzee’, both at Amsterdam, Netherlands in November 1937, as the transport R.O. 1 part of the German Kriegsmarine since August 1940, accommodation an barracks since 12 April 1941, troop transport since 22 October 1944, berthed at Aarhus,Denmark on 18 May 1945, transferred to the Allies at Methil, England on 30 July 1945, returned to owner/manager since 7 August 1945, sold to F. Italo Croce S.p. A., Genoa Italy and renamed Luisita Croce on 17 March 1956, grounded 5 miles west of Cape Palmas and could not be salvaged and became a total loss.
An item reported the arrival on 23 March of the American whaling barque Stella captain Hathaway bound for cruising. Months out 28. Barrels whale oil 800. Barrels sperm oil 700.
Source
Samuel C. Damon. The Friend. A monthly journal devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence. Vol XV. Honolulu, 1858.
An item reported the arrival on 23 March of the American whaler Atkins Adams captain Wilson bound home. Months out 39. Barrels whale oil 350. Barrels sperm oil 1,500.
Source
Samuel C. Damon. The Friend. A monthly journal devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence. Vol XV. Honolulu, 1858.
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Similar Clydebank, Comliebank, Forresbank, Inverbank, Levernbank, Myrtlebank, Nairnbank, Olivebank and Speybank. Launched by Harland&Wolff, Govan, Scotland with yard number 683 on 29 October 1925, completed on 29 December 1925 and broken up at Hong Kong on 7 March 1960. Owner Bank Line Ltd.-A. Weir&Co., Glasgow, Scotland
In a report dated 15 December 1936 dealing with the strength and composition of the Soviet fleet were the icebreakers mentioned available for the surface fleet. Homeport Murmansk. Built in 1932. Gross register tonnage 119 tons. Horsepower 450 hp. Speed 10,2 nautical miles. (1)
Note
1. Lloyds Register 1939-1940. Called a tug. Gross tonnage 119 tons, under deck 110 tons, net tonnage 35 tons and as dimensions 81.1 x 20.1 x 9.2 feet. Built by Aktien Gesellschaft Neptun, Rostock, Germany in 1932.
Source
Bundesarchiv Naval Attache Moscow RM-12-II-159
In a letter dated 13 April 1942 No. 1329 to the O.K.M./1 Abteilung Skl. was the so-called ‘Etappen’-organisation of the navy described. In the attachment were the blockade runners decribed used for this purpose. Supply ship for the submarine U-124 at Las Palmas, Canary Islands on 3-4 March 1941 40 cubic metres gasoline, 1,000 kilo lubrication oil and 1,5 ton provisions. On 4-5 March the U-105 76 cubic metres gasoline, 2,000 kilo lubrication oil and 1,000 kilo provisions. On 5-6 March the U-106 50 cubic metres gasoline, 650 litres lubrication oil and 2 tons provisionss. On 24-25 June the U-123 40 ton gasoline, 2 ton lubrication oil and 3/4 provisions order. On 30 June-1 July the U-69 71 cubic metres gasoline, no lubrication oil, 3,5 ton drinking water, 400 litres destilled water. The surgery for an sick crew member was not executed. On 5-6 July the U-013 54 cubic metres gasoline and 2,300 litres lubrication oil.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 7/223
Netherlands-flagged, IMO 9525443, MMSI 245706000 and call sign PEXR. Laid down by Astilleros Armon S.A., Navia, Spain with yard number C-689 on 30 September 2009 and completed in 2010.
An item reported that the enemy submarine activities off the American Pacific coastline decreased. One unknown submarine was on 4 January sighted in the vicinity of the mouth of the Gulf of Dulce, Costa Rica about 300 miles west of Balboa.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 27 dated 6 January 1942
An item reported that Port Darwin, Australia could not act as a satisfactory operation and supply base due lacking sufficient harbour facilities and the isolated location. Supplies could only be delivered by sea or over land by a 9 day truck caravan. Furthermore were hardly stevedores available and even worse if available dominated by unions with unscrupulous leaders. Fuel en water situation was satisfactory.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 27 dated 6 January 1942
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Netherlands-flagged, homeport Rotterdam, IMO 9816658, MMSI 245484000 and call sign PDLN. Built by Damen Shipyards Galati, Galati, Romania in 2017. Owner/manager Boluda Towage Rotterdam BV, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
According to a letter dated Zagreb 4 November 1943 of the German embassy at Zagreb to the Department of an independent Croatia were the results represented of a investigation concerning Croatian merchant coastal shipping and navy. Except for what was Crotian private property [in the past until April 1941 Yugoslavian] was also described if possible what the Italians had taken away. One list was of the steamships of the shipping company Dubrovačka Plovidba D.D., Dubrovnik. Original name Sipan. Name after 10 April 1941 and still used Sipan. Homeport Dubrovnik. Gross register tonnage 335 tons. Net register tonnage 154 tons. Deadweight 120 tons. Built in 1931. (1)
Note
1. The Independent State of Croatia was established after Yugoslavia was captured by Italy and Germany on 10 April 1941. This state was first an Italian Protectorate between 1941-1943 and then a German puppet state between 1943-1945.
Source
Bundesarchiv TM-12-II/4
According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 4 September 1916 due to artillery fire on the locationPaquecolles. Tonnage 1,124 tons.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.
Nieuwe Waterweg May 2025
Netherlands-flagged, MMSI 244750814, call sign PCOM and ENI 2319010 later2723298. Dimensions 19,36-19,50 x 6,17-6,20 x 2,05 metres. Horsepower 886hp,2-450 hp Caterpillar. Bollard pull 12 ton. Able to operate within the 30 miles zone before the Dutch coast. Owned and managed by Walrus Maritiem B.V./Blankhold BV, Werkendam, Netherlands. Built by Damen Shipyard Gorinchem, Gorinchem, Netherlands with yard number 6103 in 1989. Built as the Albatros for account of Koninklijke Frans Swartouw Overslag BV, Rotterdam, Netherlands, since 1994 of European Bulk Services BV, Rotterdam, since 1999 of VKV Service BV&BAB VOF, Rotterdam, since 2002 of Damen Marine Service BV, Hardinxveld, Netherlands, since the same year of Harbrown Limited, Wight, renamed Wilfreedom owned by Williams Shipping Holding Limited, Southampton, England in 2004 and renamed Walrus II in 2012.
Ship fitted out as frigate, Portugal, mentioned between 1774-1778, armament of 34 guns.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
Ship fitted out as frigate, mentioned between 1774-1776, armament of 26 guns.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
Rigsarkivet Copenhagen, Denmark. Orlogsvaerftet: Orlogsvaerftets tegninger (1630-1890) inv.no. G5624.
Dimensions 70 x 25 x 8 x 5 feet.
Builders measurement 3,457 42/94 tons.
Source
Website Royals Museums Greenwich Collection search. ID NPC9122-9123-9124-9125-9126.
Measurement 3,082 tons. Length 250 feet. Horsepower 600 hp. To be armed with 8-9 ton guns and 2-62 ton guns. Made by the Admiralty in November 1866.
Source
Website Royals Museums Greenwich Collection search. ID NCP9127-9128-9129-9130-9131-9132-9133.
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Part of Acre- or sometimes Amazonas-class preceded by Marcilia Dias-class succeeded by Pará-class, were to replace the H- or Jurua-class. Modified British design. Laid down by Arsenal de Marinha, Ilhas das Cobras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 28 December 1940, launched on 14 July 1946, commissioned on 23 June 1951 and decommissioned in 1974.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul, loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item reported on 19 December the Greek cargo ship Kythara loaded with 1,600 ton wheat bound for Marseille, France.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul, loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item reported on 19 December the British unarmed tanker Helka loaded with 4,800 ton gasoline bound for Fedala [Mohammedia, Morocco?].
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Bayern-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Gneisenau. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
German Braunschweigh-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Scharnhorst-class preceded by planned L20e a-class and realized Bayern-class succeeded by Bismarch-class, laid down at the Deutsche Werke on 6 May 1935, launched on 8 December 1936, commissioned on 21 May 1938, heavily damaged in a British air attack on 26 February 1942, decommissioned on 1 July 1942, scuttled as blockship at Gotenhafen [Gdynia, Poland] on 23 March 1945 and broken up in 1951. The Gneiseanu was to replace the old dreadnought Hessen (Braunschweig-class) and so she became first know in official documents and newspaper as the Ersatz Hessen and in the contracts as “E”.
An item reported that warships and aircraft were searching in the Atlantic Ocean for a large enemy submarine was sighted at noon 7 January around 25 miles south of Marthas Vineyard.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 29 dated 8 January 1942
An item reported that some enemey submarines seemed to be active south of Oahua, Two were even sighted. One on 6 January in the area of the Queen Charlotte Straits on the position latitude 50.50 north and longitude 127.40 west, northern point of Vancouver Island. An R.D.F. fix reported another one in the area around 100 miles north west of Cape Mendecino, California, USA. The J.I.C. commented that reports of enemy submarines operating in the Eastern Pacific were less frequent in the past week. This could be caused by returning to their bases or going to a rendezvous with a mother ship for fuel and supplies.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 29 dated 8 January 1942
Cyprus-flagged, homeport Limassol, IMO 94448994, MMSI 210050000 and call sign 5BWW2. Built by IHC Merwede Scheepswerf, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands in 2010. Owner/manager Royal Boskalis Westminster, Papendrecht, Netherlands.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 25 August reported the arrival at Copenhagen, Denmark of the Greenland commandeur Hans Jurgensen 1 whale who left Greenland on 18 July.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 25 August reported the arrival at Copenhagen, Denmark of the Greenland commandeur Pieter Jaspersen 5 whales who left Greenland on 18 July.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Liberia-flagged, homeport Monrovia, IMO 9792840, MMSI 636020805 and call sign 5LAU7. Built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China in 2018. Owner Swavoi Shipping Inc., manager Zodiac Maritime Ltd., London, England.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 26 August referred to a Greenland whaler arriving in the Sont reporting the catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur Abraham Ravesteyn 2 whales and with Willem de Heer, Jan Dirksz and an anonymous commandeur 300 walrusses.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 15 September reported that on Saturday arrived at Texel the Dutch Greenland commandeur J. Klynzorg.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Bahamas-flagged, homeport Nassau, IMO 9705641, MMSI 311000475 and call sign C6CH7. Built by Daewoo Shipbuilding&Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., Okpo, South Korea in 2017. Owner Hai Jiao 1605 Ltd., manager Shell Tankers (Singapore) Pte Ltd., both at Singapore.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul, loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item reported on 19 December the Dutch tanker Manvantara loaded with 7,750 benzin and 4,000 ton masut bound for England, will get halfway an order for the port of destination.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul, loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item reported on 19 December the Greek cargo ship Elise loaded with 3,440 ton wheat from Braila, Romania bound for Marseille, France.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Panama-flagged, IMO 7710226, MMSI 354721000 and call sign 3EWK. Built by Mitsui Tamano Engineering&Shipbuilding, Tamano, Japan in 1978. Owner/manager Heerema Marine Contractors, Leiden, Netherlands.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 15 September reported that on Saturday arrived at Texel the Dutch Greenland commandeur D. Bakker.
An item reported the arrival at New Bedford on 15 March of the American whaler Columbus master Pease returning from the South Atlantic Ocean leaving St. Helena on 25 January 800 barrels sperm oil 600 barrels whale oil to Gibbs&Jenny, Fairhaven.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 2025
Antigua&Barbuda-flagged, homeport St. John’s, IMO 9492505, MMSI 305741000 and call sign V2HS6. Built by Sainty Jiangdu Shipbuilding, Jiangdu, China in 2011. Owner/manager HS Bereederungs Gmbh&Co. KG, Haren Ems, Germany.
According to a letter dated Zagreb 4 November 1943 of the German embassy at Zagreb to the Department of an independent Croatia were the results represented of a investigation concerning Croatian merchant coastal shipping and navy. Except for what was Crotian private property [in the past until April 1941 Yugoslavian] was also described if possible what the Italians had taken away. One list was of the steamships of the shipping company Dubrovačka Plovidba D.D., Dubrovnik. Original name Ston. Name after 10 April 1941 and still used Ston. Homeport Dubrovnik. Gross register tonnage 201 tons. Net register tonnage 59 tons. Deadweight 50 tons. Built in 1909. (1)
Note
1. The Independent State of Croatia was established after Yugoslavia was captured by Italy and Germany on 10 April 1941. This state was first an Italian Protectorate between 1941-1943 and then a German puppet state between 1943-1945.
Source
Bundesarchiv TM-12-II/4
According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 4 September 1916 due to artillery fire on the location Lamepduse. Tonnage 43 tons.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Singapore-flagged, homeport Singapore, IMO 9937488, MMSI 563182800 and call sign 9V8653. Built by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Huangpu, China in 2023. Owner/manager Eastaway Ship Management Pte Ltd., Singapore.
An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 28 November of the American whaler Fortune master Davis coming from Ochotsk 50 barrels sperm oil 2,000 barrels whale oil 23,000 lbs bone last season 1,450 barrels whale oil 23,000 lbs bone
An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 28 November of the American whaler Canton master Wing 1,700 barrels whale oil 30,000 lbs bone
Arethusa-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Town-class Southampton-subclass. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Crown Colony-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Dido-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Town-class Edinburgh-subclass preceded by Arethusa-class succeeded by Crown Colony- and Dido-classes. Divided in three subclasses Southampton, Gloucester and Edinburgh. Originally to be named Minotaur- or M-class but in November 1934 called Town-class. Pennant C35. Laid down by Harland and Wolff Shipyard, Belfast, Northern Ireland with yard number 1000 on 10 December 1936, launched on 17 March 1938, completed on 3 August 1939, commissioned on 5 August 1939 and decommissioned on 24 August 1963. Museum ship since 21 October 1971.
Length 331.5 feet, builders measurement 5,349 24/94 tons, horsepower 1,200 hp. On reverse written 3811 Ironclad Turkey. On drawing comment new drawing prepared by contractros with shewing deck before and abaft battery raised (upper deck) and everything moved aft from 3 to 4 feet. Drawing made by Sd. Ahmed and British Admiralty.(1)
Note.
1. Sir Edward Reed designed for the Ottoman Empire the ironclad battleship Hamidieh, suster ship of the Mesudiye, with a lenghth of 332.4 feet, 9,710 tons displacement, laid down by Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company, Leamouth, London, England in 1873, launched on 16 November 1875, purchased by England in 1878, renamed HM Superb and extensively altered.
Source
Website Royals Museums Greenwich Collection search. ID NCP9344.
Length 290 feet, measurement 3,793 tons and 800 hp. Designed by John Ford, managing director of Thames Iron Works for the Lords Commissioner of the Admiralty on 29 July 1867.
Source
Website Royals Museums Greenwich Collection search. ID NPC9245-9246-9247-9248-9249-9250-9251-9259.
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Call sign JYKD. Laid down by Sir Raylton Dixon&Co. Ld., Cleveland Dockyard, Middlesbrough, England with yard number 559 in end 910, launched on 29 April 1911, completed in July 1911, requisitioned by the army on 2 October 1941, converted into a troop transport and torpedoed and sunk by the American submarine USS Peto (SS-265) on 1 October underway prom Palau towards Rabaul. Gross tonnage 4,891 ton, under deck 4,535 ton, net tonnage 2,615 ton and as dimensions 386.0x 53.5 x 27.2 x 14 (light)-24 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, single screw. Horsepower 417 nhp, coal bunker capacity 850 ton, range 5,500 nautical miles/9.5 knots and speed 9.5 (normal cruising 56 rpm)-10.5 (maximum 67rpm) knots.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul, loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item reported on 19 December the Greek cargo ship Memas loaded 2,550 ton wheat from Braila, Romania bound for Marseille, France.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul, loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item reported on 18 December the Greek cargo ship Jacovos loaded with boards from Romania bound for Alexandria, Egypt.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Bahamas-flagged, homeport Nassau, IMO 9578634, MMSI 311000437 and call sign C6CC9. Built by Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Geoje, South Korea in 2911. Owner Barcelona Spirit LLC, manager Teekay Marine (Singapore) Co. Pte Ltd., Geoje, South Korea.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 3 October reported the arrival on 1 October at Texel, Netherlands of the Dutch Greenland commandeur Maarten Jochems 2 whales 64 quardelen.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 3 October reported the arrival on 2 October at Texel, Netherlands of the Dutch Greenland commandeur Wouter van Lienen 5.5 whale 140 quardelen.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Panama-flagged, IMO 9665619, MMSI 352001313 and call sign 3E4046. Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea in 2014. Owner/manager Evergreen Marine Corp, Tiapei, Taiwan.
An item reported that the American whaler Niagara spoke on 29 August the American whaler Kutusoff 6 whales.
An item reported that the American whaler Niagara spoke on 29 August the American whaler Warren 2 whales.
Barbados-flagged, homeport Bridgetown, MMSI 314496000 and cal sign 8PAT8. As Gloriosa Panama-flagged, IMO 9524827, MMSI 314496000, call sign 3FTF, owner SKM Korea, Pusan, South Korea, manager Grow Will, Shizuoka, Japan
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul, loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item reported on 18 December the Greek cargo ship Virginia loaded with boards from Romania bound for Alexandria, Egypt.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul, loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item reported on 17 December the French tanker Beauce with 6,450 ton petrol bound for Rouen, France.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Rigsarkivet Copenhagen, Denmark. Orlogsvaerftet: Orlogsvaerftets tegninger (1630-1890) inv.no. G5607
Design of Armstrong&Mitchell&Co., Newcastle-on-Tyne, England.
Length 345 feet. Proposed by the Admiralty in circa 1866. Horsepower 1,200 hp. Turret for 2-22.5 tons guns. Armour cased. With alternatives of raised or lowered bulwarks.
Source
Website Royal Museums Greenwich Collection search. ID NPC9523-9524-9525-9526-9527-9528-9529-9530-9531-9532.
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Length between perpendiculars 380 feet. Burthen 7,571 68/94 tons. Visible 2 Coles turrets on an armoured citadel, so perhaps a preliminary design of the turret ship HMS Devastation of 1871.
Source
Website Royals Museums Greenwich Collection search. ID NPC8800.
Rigsarkivet Copenhagen, Denmark. Orlogsvaerftet: Orlogsvaerftets tegninger (1630-1890) inv.no. G5606
Design of Armstrong&Mitchell&Co., Newcastle-on-Tyne, England.
An item referred to British sources reporting the loss of 78 merchant ships with a total tonnage of 54,000 tons in the Far East since the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. The losses were due to scutlling or enemy action:
At Shanghai, China 14 ship total tonnage around 19,000 tons
At sea between Shanghai and Hong Kong 8 ships total tonnage around 11,000 tons
At Hong Kong 51 ships total tonnage arond 19,000 tons
At Bangkok, Thailand 3 ships total tonnage around -5,000 tons.
Losses of British ships underway from Africa to China were unknown.
The J.I.C. commented that most of the ships lost were used in the Chinese coastal and river shipping.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 26 dated 5 January 1942
An item reported that is was believed that 7 enemy submarines were active off the American Pacific coastline, possible supported by supply vessels. RDF bearings pointed out supply vessels in the vicinity of Kodiak and 1,000 miles north east of Hawaii. Until now no supply vessels were actually sighted. The reports of enemy [Japanese?] submarine bases along the Mexican Pacific coast could not be confirmed.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 26 dated 5 January 1942
Rigsarkivet Copenhagen, Denmark. Orlogsvaerftet: Orlogsvaerftets tegninger (1630-1890) inv.no. G5605
Design of Armstrong&Mitchell&Co., Newcastle-on-Tyne, England.
Estado da India, built at Damao in 1764?, mentioned1765-1777, armament of40 guns.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
Mentioned between 1754-1767, armament of 40 guns.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976
Ordered on 25 April 1994, laid down by Koninklijke Schelde Groep, Vlissingen, Netherlands on 25 January 1998, launched on 22 February 1997 and commissioned on 18 April 1998. An amphibious transport or landing platform dock able to transport a complete battalion marines with equipment. Enforcer-design as a result of a Dutch Spanish project. MMSI 246700000.