Italian floating battery (ex-Jella) Monte Santo 1917-after 1929

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Monte Santo-class. Captured as an Australian barge Jella on the Isonzo river near Monfalco, laid down on 10 September 1917, launched on 24 March 1918, completed on 16 July 1918, decommissioned on 21 August 1924, converted into a floating anti aircraft battery with 6-7.6cm/3” cal 40 anti aircraft guns between 1928-1929. Built by general engineer Giorgio Pruneri (25 November 1862 Grosio-2 December 1938 Grosio) at Savinem/Arsenale di Venezia. As floating battery armed with 1-38cm/15” gun.

Sources

Flottes des combat 1917

Aldo Fraccaroli. Italian Warships of World War 1.

https://warshipsresearch.blogspot.com/

Lavocedelmarinaio.com

Marine Rundschau, 1976, p. 552, “Der Monitor Biber der Kriegsmarine”. 

The semi-submersible battleship of the future according to the Australian newspaper Newcastle Morning Herald and Miner’s Advocate dated Saturday 20 May 1911

An item reported that a new type of battleship was considered as a follow-up of the traditional dreadnought type. It was a semi-submarine or submersible battleship which was to solve of the lacking sufficient protection of dreadnoughts amidships against big gun fire. The decks of the new type were almost on a level with the surface. So the dreadnought of the future was oil-fuelled al most submerged needing a thick armour deck above water against gunfire and armour under water against torpedo attacks. Her armament was to consist of big guns mounted on deck and submerged torpedo tubes. Large profit was that a semi-submerged ship made just a small target for gunfire. Water ballast tanks made rising out or submerging in the water possible.

Source

Trove.nla.gov.au

Proposal for a semi submersible torpedo battleship by W.S. Sims, USN according to the Australian newspaper Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder dated Wednesday 10 January 1917

An item reported that the US Navy captain W.S. Sims handed a proposal for a large semi submersible torpedo battleship to a Naval Affair Committee. She was to be built in the near future with a length of 600 feet, an armament of 16 torpedo tubes and some small guns, a possible displcaement of 20,000 tons and an estimated speed of 30 knots. It was however not a replacement of the common battleships but a supplementary ship. Naval constructors asked to comment his proposal were very cautious. Instead of 20,000 tons and 30 knots they reduced the battleship into a vessel of maximum 3,000 tons and 25 knots. More alike a semi submersible scout/light cruiser.(1)

Note

1. William Sowden Sims (15 October 1858 Port Hope, Canada-28 September 1936 Boston, USA) served in the US Navy between 1880-1922 ending in the rank of admiral.

Source

Trove.nla.gov.au

A torpedo battleship designed by V.E. Cuniberti according to the Australian newspaper Warwick Examiner and Times dated Saturday 31 October 1914

An item reported that the Italian engineer general Vittorio Emilio Cuniberti (7 June 1854 Turin, Italy-19 December 1913, Rome, Italy) published just voor his death an article in the Italian magazine Rivista Marittima proposing to built a torpedo battleship. With a displacement of 10,900 tons and as dimensions 446.1 x 68.10 feet. The internal combustion propulsion supplied 30,000 hp allowing a speed of 25 knots. She was to be armed with 16-12.8” torpedo tubes and 12-2.9” guns. Fore and aft was an armoured turret (15.76” thick) planned for discharging gas and fitted out with instrumentary for communication with the interior of the ship. The hull almost submerged was on the waterline protected by 15.76” thick armour decreasing the lower she got into the water. There was a singularly flat floor almost similar to that of a Thames barge. Cuniberti made two designs, the one mentioned in this text was armed with 16 tubes with a broadside fire of 8 tubes.

Source

Trove.nla.gov.au

French destroyer Capitaine Mehl 1910-1926

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Part of Bouclier-class of which 12 were built, preceded by Chasseur-class succeeded by Bisson-class. Laid down by Ateliers en Chantiers de la Loire, St. Nazaire, France in 1910, launched on 20 April 1912, completed in 1912 and stricken on 10 July 1926.

Japanese merchant ship Fuso Maru served as auxiliary vessel in the Russo-Japanese war between 1904-1905

War between the Russian and Japanese empires 8 February 1904-5 September 1905. Launched at Osaka, Japan in 1895. Gross tonnage 318 tons. Armament -.

Source

Official history (Naval and Military) of the Russo-Japanese War. Vol. II. Liao Yang, the Sha Ho, Port Arthur. Prepared by the Historical Section of the Committee of Imperial Defence. London, 1912. 

Italian sailing ship Maria Carmela Findari lost in 1916

According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 4 April 1916 due to a submarine on the location Presso Capo Bon. Tonnage 41 tons.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.

American merchant ship Winslow sunk by German raider Wolf in 1917

An item reported that the American merchant schooner Winslow, gross tonnage 566 tons, was captured by the German raider Wolf in the Pacific Ocean off Raoul or Sunday Island, Kermadec Group on 22 June 1917, set on fire with 4 bombs,39 rounds fired to bring her masts down, finally burned and sunkg without casualties.

Source

American ship casualties of the World War including naval vessels, merchant ships, sailing vessels and fishing craft. Corrected to 1 April 1923. Navy Department, Washington, 1923.

Dutch SAR vessel George Dijkstra 2005-

Scheveningen, Netherlands 19 October 2024

Netherlands-flagged, MMSI 244248000 and call sign PBDV. Stationed at Ter Heijde.

Catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur D. Schryver according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 6 July 1747

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 5 July reported that according to a list the catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur D. Schryver was just 1 whale. Auke Harmsz who brought the list with him left on 19 June Greenland. 

Catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur C. de Boer according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 6 July 1747

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 5 July reported that according to a list the catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur C. de Boer was just 1 whale. Auke Harmsz who brought the list with him left on 19 June Greenland. 

Catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur C. Breet according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 6 July 1747

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 5 July reported that according to a list the catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur C. Breet was just 1 whale. Auke Harmsz who brought the list with him left on 19 June Greenland. 

British destroyer HMS Welland 1902-1920

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Part of Yarrow-type River-class destroyers since 1913 redisignated as the E-class preceded by B-, C- and D-classes succeeded by the G- or Tribal-class. Of the River-class were between 1903-1905 36 units built. Yarrow Co., Poplar, England built the HMS Ribble, Teviot, Usk and and Welland. Built under the 1902-1903 Programme. Laid down on 1 October 1902, launched on 14 April 1904, commissioned in July 1905, laid up in 1919 and sold to be broken up on 30 June 1920. 

Naval steamship Explorateur of Zanzibar in 1897

Ex-Georgina. Iron built at London, England in 1868. Single screw. Schooner-rigged. Dimensions 138 x 19.9 x 10.7 (depth in hold) feet and gross tonnage 213 tons. Horsepower 50 nhp.

Source

W. Laird Clowes. Naval Pocket-Book. Second year. London, 1897. 

Naval steamship Adeh (1890) of Sarawak in 1897

Built at Port Glasgow, Scotland in 1890. Iron paddle steam schooner. Dimensions 149.9 x 25.2 feet. Gross tonnage 300 tons. Horsepower 75 nhp.

Source

W. Laird Clowes. Naval Pocket-Book. Second year. London, 1897. 

Former Dutch fishing vessel UK-167

Amsterdam, Netherlands 27 October 2024

American whaler Hillman visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 13 November 1852

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 9 November of the American whaler Hillman master Cook 1,900 barrels whale oil 30,000 lbs bone

American whaler A.H. Howland visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 13 November 1852

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An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 8 November of the American whaler A.H. Howland master Pease 55 barrels sperm oil 1,600 barrels whale oil 25,000 lbs bone 

American whaler Commodore Morris visited Navigator’s Islands according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 13 November 1852

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item referred to master C. Bell who reported the presence on 10 June at Apia, Navigator’s Islands the American whaler Commodore Morris master Lawrence of Falmouth 34 months out 1,150 barrels sperm oil to cruise on the line 

Russian landing ship (ex-BDK-60 1985-1986) Aleksandr Shabalin 110 1986-

Great Belt, Denmark 10 December 2024

Part of Ropucha-class project 775 second series preceded by Polnocny-class succeeded by Ivan Gren-class. Built by Stochni Polnoczni im. Bokhaterev Vesterplati shipyard, Gdansk, Poland. Ex-BDK-60. IMO 4615475. Renamed Aleksandr Shabalin on 12 November 1986 and since 1990 pennant 110. Commissioned on 31 December 1985 and refitted by Kronstadt Marine Plant between 2020-2024.

Italian design of a torpedo battleship according to the Australian newspaper Australian Town and Country Jornal dated Wednesday 4 December 1912

An item reported that an anonymous (1) Italian designer was prepariring his idea for a destroyer of battleship size or as it was called a torpedo battleship. Length nearly 500 feet, displacement 15,250 tons and estimated speed of 24 knots. Her armament consisted of 20-4.7” quick firing anti torpedo boat guns and 30 submerged torpedo tubes (15 in a broadside) for the improved 18” Whitehead torpedo. Using the gun torpedo would increae her power even mor. A Krupp 12” thick armour belt reached from well below the waterline to ten feet straight up and protective decks were to protect the hull above water allowing her to near the enemy within hitting distance. Sufficient protection against torpedo attacks was still to be investigated.

Note

1. The name of the designer was not given but the famous Italian naval engineer V.E. Cuniberti published in 1913 an article about such a ship. Lorenzo d’Adda is also a possibility.

Source

Trove.nla.gov.au

Austrian proposal for a torpedo battleship cacording to the Australian newspaper The Telegraph dated Wednesday 6 October 1909

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An item reported that Austrian naval exports designed a large heavily armoured torpedo battleship armed with 30 torpedo tubes (12 in front of the fore tunnel, 8 between the fore and midship funnels, 8 between the after midship funnel and the aft smokestack and finally a couple of tubes right af. Furthermore shehad 22-4.7” gunst against torpedo boats and for merchant ship destruction. The sides were bulging and like the rounding deck heavily armoured. With four funnels (3 together forward, 1 right aft), turbine-boiler propulsion delivering 36,000 hp was she 3 knots faster as any existing battleship at the time. Fairly low in the water showing funnels, masts and light superstructure. Estimate building costs 1,500,000 pound sterling.

Source

Trove.nla.gov.au

American small battleship design according to the Australian newspaper Kalgoorlie Miner dated Saturday 9 January 1943

An item dated Washington, USA dated 5 January reported that young naval architects a small battle ship with a displacement of 15,000 ton, with a main armament of 2x3-14” or 2x2-16” guns, 6-5” dual purpose guns, 4 multiple pomp oms, the vital areas protected by armour, 2 armoured deck and a watertight divided hull. The idea behind this design was a half the power of a common battleship but just one-third of the size and less costs. Escorting cruisers and destroyers were responsible for the protection against aircraft. The tactical use was yet not to be discused but this design was very suitable for protection of convoys and for smaller countries which needed to puchase under armed and armoured cruisers or too expensive large battleships.

Source

Trove.nla.gov.au

Former cutter Martha Antonina (1954)

Amsterdam, Netherlands 27 October 2024

Ex-TX10 Drie Gebroeders 1954-1959 and KW118 Cornelis 1959-, Arie Dirkje and Martha Antonina. Built by shipyard Dageraad, Woubrugge, Netherlands in 1954. Since 10 June 1959 KW 118.

American whaling barque Eugene visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 23 October 1852

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 20 October of the American whaling barque Eugene master Pendleton 2,000 barrels whale oil 2,000 lbs bone. 

American whaling barque Antelope visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 23 October 1852

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An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 19 October of the American whaling barque Antelope master Potter 70 barrels sperm oil 100 barrels whale oil. 

American whaler Newburyport visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 23 October 1852

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 20 October of the American whaler Newburyport master Lester 2,200 barrels whale oil 22,000 lbs bone. 

Spanish fishing vessel Playa do Vilar 1998-

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain 17 December 2013

Spain-flagged, IMO 9194232, MMSI 224147350 and call sign EA3315. Built by Astilleros Montajes Cies, Vigo, Spain in 1998.

Catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur A. Cornelisz according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 14 August 1749

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 13 August reported the arrival at Texel, Netherlands on 12 August of Dutch Greenland commandeurs bringing with them a list with the catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur A. Cornelisz 4 whales

Catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur J.K. Bakker according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 14 August 1749

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 13 August reported the arrival at Texel, Netherlands on 12 August of Dutch Greenland commandeurs bringing with them a list with the catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur J.K. Bakker 4 whales

Catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur D. Driewes according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 14 August 1749

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 13 August reported the arrival at Texel, Netherlands on 12 August of Dutch Greenland commandeurs bringing with them a list with the catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur D. Driewes 128 quardelen 4 whales

French battleship Tourville cancelled in 1914

Normandie-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Lyon-class 1913-1914 design. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

British Queen Elizabeth-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Lyon-class 1917 design. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Dunkerque-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Lyon-class consisting of Lyon, Lille, Duquesne and Tourville preceded by Normandie-class succeeded by Dunkerque-class. Improved Normandie-class design. Displacement 29,600 tons and as dimensions 190 (between perpendiculars)-194.5 (over all) x 29 x 8.65-9.2 metres or 623.4-638.1 x 95.2 x 28.5-30.2 feet. Main armament 4x4-34cm/13.4”guns. Design work started in 1910 with several proposals with varying displacement between 27,000-29,000 tons and as an answer on the British Queen Elizabeth-class 4 variants which with 34cm guns mounted in twin or quadruple turrets and 2 variants with 38cm guns in twin turrets. Even a variant with 5x4-30.5cm/12” was considered. In the Proceedings of the US Naval Institute, dated July 1915, professional notes prepared by lieutenant C.C. Gill, U.S. Navy are 5 design proposals mentioned:

1-26,000-27,000 tons, same design as the preceding Normandie-class, 12-13.4" guns, thicker armour and heavier ammunition

2-29,500 tons, improved Normandie-class design, 16-13.4"  guns and better armour protection, chosen as definitive design

3-27,000-28,000 tons similar to the British Queen Elizabeth, 8-38.1cm/15" guns

4-32,000 tons,3x4-15" guns, not much support

5-around 30,000 tons, battle cruiser type, speed 28.5 knots, 12-13.4" guns or 8-15" guns, not much support.

To be built by Arsenal de Lorient, Lorient, scheduled to be ordered on 1 April 1915 and cancelled in August 1914.

Russian icebreaker Silatsch available in 1936

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. Stationed in the Baltic. Homeport Leningrad. Built in 1910. Gross register tonnage 1,400 tons. Horsepower 1,400 hp. Speed 10 nautical miles.  

Source

Bundesarchiv Naval Attache Moscow RM-12-II-159

Russian merchant ship Tashkent active in the Pacific on 1 July 1944

A report from Op-16-FT, Washington, USA dated 1 July 1944 serial FT-49-44 described all Soviet merchant ships active in the Pacific. On 15 June 1944 were 207 Russian merchant ships with a total gross tonnage of 891,591 tons active in transpacific and coastal waters.This number included for instance 36 Liberty ships. 70% or 627,649 gross tons participated in regular transpacific traffic destinated for Siberian harbors and 95 vessels or 264.942 gross tons in the coastal waters. The 207 vessels excluded 7 icebreakers. Gross tonnage5,208  tons. Type s freighter. Built in 1914. Speed 12 knots. Fuel oil. International call sign UOXC. Service Transpacific. Remarks lend-lease.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR450(7) Sec 2 Location of Russian Ships, 1942-1945

American torpedo boat USS Bailey (TB-21) 1898-1920

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Ordered on 3 March 1897, laid down by Gas Engine & Power Company & Charles L. Seabury Company, Morris Heights, NY, USA on 30 April 1898, launched on 5 December 1899, commissioned on 10 June 1901, renamed Coast Torpedo Boat No. 8 on 1 August 1918, decommissioned on 18 March 1919 and sold to be broken up on 10 March 1920.

Naval steamship Aline (1875) of Sarawak in 1897

Built at Port Glasgow, Scotland in 1875. Iron screw schooner. Dimensions 142.6 x 21.3 feet. Gross tonnage 175 ton. Horsepower 40 nhp. Armed with 2 small guns.

Source

W. Laird Clowes. Naval Pocket-Book. Second year. London, 1897. 

Naval steamship Nyanza of Zanzibar in 1897

Iron built at Blackwall, England in 1864. Single screw. Brig rigged. Dimensions 327.4 x 36.3 x 27.7 (depth in hold) feet and gross tonnage 2,128 tons. Horsepower 320 nhp.

Source

W. Laird Clowes. Naval Pocket-Book. Second year. London, 1897. 

Italian destroyer (ex-B 97 1914-1920) Cesare Rossarol 1920-1939

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Part of German B-97 class destroyers succeeded by G-101 class. Launched by Blohm&Voss, Hamburg, Germany on 15 December 1914, commissioned as SMS B 97 on 13 February 1915, transferred to Italy on 19 September 1920, commissioned as Cesare Rossarol on 1 December 1924, experimental ship since 1932 and stricken on 17 January 1939. 

Croatian coastal merchant sailing ship Marija in 1943

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.

Gross register tonnage 214 tons. Net register tonnage 160 tons. Built in 1921. Owner J. Ucović, Dubrovnik. Homeport Dubrovnik.(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

Japanese merchant ship Genkai Maru served as auxiliary vessel in the Russo-Japanese war between 1904-1905

War between the Russian and Japanese empires 8 February 1904-5 September 1905. Launched at Glasgow, Scotland in 1891. Gross tonnage 1,446 tons. Armament -.

Source

Official history (Naval and Military) of the Russo-Japanese War. Vol. II. Liao Yang, the Sha Ho, Port Arthur. Prepared by the Historical Section of the Committee of Imperial Defence. London, 1912. 

French battleship République 1901-1921

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Liberté-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of République-class. Preceded by Suffren succeeded by Liberté-class. Ordered as reaction on German warshipbuilding under the Naval Law of 1898. Designed by naval engineer Louis-Émile Bertin (23 March 1840 Nanchy, France-22 October 1924 La Glacerie, France). Laid down by Arsenal de Brest on 27 December 1901, launched on 4 September 1902, commissioned on 12 January 1907, decommissioned on 21 May 1921, stricken on 29 June 1921 and towed to Savona, Italy to be broken up in November 1921. 

American merchant ship A.B. Johnson sunk by German raider Seeadler in 1917

An item reported that the American merchant schooner A.B. Johnson , gross tonnage 529 tons, was captured by the German raider Seeadler in the Pacific Ocean on the position 1.33 South 151.15 West on 15 June 1917, set on fire, abandoned and lost without casualties.

Source

American ship casualties of the World War including naval vessels, merchant ships, sailing vessels and fishing craft. Corrected to 1 April 1923. Navy Department, Washington, 1923.

Italian sailing ship Elissa S. lost in 1916

According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 22 February 1916 due to a submarine on the location A Garde (Bona). Tonnage 208 tons.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.

Japanese cargo ship Meigen Maru 1920-1944

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Standard B-type 8,800 tons deadweight cargo ship. Biyo Maru-Boston Maru-Ruyo Maru-Havre Maru-Hukyo Maru-Kasyu Maru-Koyo Maru-Meigen Maru-Milan Maru-Nitiai Maru-Nitiren Maru-Nitiryu Maru-Oyo Maru-Reiyo Maru-Yosida Maru No. 1-Zyuyo Maru. Call sign JNHD. Laid down by Asano S.B. Co. Ltd. Tsurumi, Japan on 16 February 1920, launched on 6 June 1920, delivered on 24 July 1920 and torpedoed on 22 March 1944. Gross tonnage 5,435 tons, under deck 4,961 tons, netto tonnage 3,383 tons and as dimensions 400.00 x 53.2 x 29.4 x 8 (light)-26 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, single screw, horsepower 513 nhp, bunker capacity 1850 tons, range 13,500 nautical miles/10 knots and speed 10 (normal cruising)-12 (maximum) knots. 

Portuguese ship Sao Jorge or Nossa Senhora das Necessidades 1708-1737

Mentioned between  1708-1737, with an armament of 66 guns.

Source

A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.

Tunisian privateer under rais Ali Arnaout in 1793

Date 19 May 1793. Type of vessel barque. Number of rowing benches 0. Number of guns 18. Number of swivels 0. Number of crew 140. Port of departure Porto Farina. Owner government.

Source

Pierre Grandchamp. Documents relatif aux Corsaires Tunisiens (2 Octobre 1777-4 Mai 1825), Tunis, 1925. 

American Oceanographic research vessel (ex-MS Polar Queen 2008-2021) RV Falkor (Too) 2021-

Punta Arenas, Chile 8-12-2024

Cyprus-flagged, homeport Limassol, IMO 8523378, MMSI 319210400 and call sign 5BDG3 as Polar Queen. Ordered by Sea4 AS, Norway (taken over by CG Rieber Shipping in September 2009) by C.N.P. Freire S.A., Vigo, Spain on 1 November 2007, laid down with yard number 703 on 11 December 2008, launched on 1 July 2010, commissioned in 2011, decommissioned in 2021, purchased by Schmidt Ocean Institute on 23 March 2021, refitted between 2021-2022 and launched in March 2023. Cayman Islands-flagged, homeport George Town, call sign ZGOJ7 and DNV ID 28798.

Fishing vessels in Vlissingen, Netherlands 5 December 2024

Dutch Greenland commandeur R. Meeuw returned home according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 3 October 1747

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 2 October reported the arrival on 1 October at Texel, Netherlands of the Dutch Greenland commandeur R. Meeuw empty. 

Dutch Greenland commandeur Willem H. Stend returned home according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 5 October 1747

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 4 October reported the arrival on 2 October at Texel, Netherlands of the Dutch Greenland commandeur Willem H. Stend 3 whales 100 quardelen.

Dutch Greenland commandeur C. Jongekees rturned home according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 3 October 1747

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 2 October reported the arrival on 1 October at Texel, Netherlands of the Dutch Greenland commandeur C. Jongekees empty.

Fishing vessels in Vlissingen, Netherlands 5 December 2024

American whaler Enterprise departed to sea in 1822

Biodiversity Heritage Library

Of Nantucket, master Reuben Weeks, departed to the Pacific Ocean on 3 september, returned on 27 January 1826, 2,425 barrels sperm oil 95 barrels whale oil.

Source

Catalogue of Nantucket Whalers and their voyages from 1815 to 1870. Hussey&Robinson, Nantucket, 1876. 

American whaler Francis departed to sea in 1822

Biodiversity Heritage Library

Of Nantucket, master Josiah B. Whippey, departed to the Pacific Ocean on 17 August, returned on 9 August 1825, 1,134 barrels sperm oil. Sold out this year.

Source

Catalogue of Nantucket Whalers and their voyages from 1815 to 1870. Hussey&Robinson, Nantucket, 1876. 

Fishing vessels in Vlissingen, Netherlands 5 December 2024

American whaler Ann of Sag Harbor returned home in 1843

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According to a list supplied by Luther D. Cook active in the whaling at Sag Harbor as owner and managing agent mentioned the whaler Ann arrived at Sag Harbor on 10 May. Tonnage 299 tons. Time absent 21 months 21 days. Sperm oil 56 barrels, whale oil 2,359 barrels and whale bone 19,593 lbs.

Source

Freeman Hunt. The Merchants’Magazine and Commercial Review. Vol. 10 January-June 1844. New York, USA 1844.

American whaler Henry of Sag Harbor returned home in 1843

Biodiversity Heritage Library

According to a list supplied by Luther D. Cook active in the whaling at Sag Harbor as owner and managing agent mentioned the whaler Henry arrived at Sag Harbor on 10 May. Tonnage 333 tons. Time absent 22 months 24 days. Sperm oil 100 barrels, whale oil 100 barrels and whale bone 20,135 lbs.

Source

Freeman Hunt. The Merchants’Magazine and Commercial Review. Vol. 10 January-June 1844. New York, USA 1844.

Fishing vessels in Vlissingen, Netherlands 5 December 2024

British whaler Elizabeth arrived at Hull, England in 1820

Tonnage 321 tuns. Number of caught whales 10. Oil 140 tuns

Source

The Trade and Commerce of Hull and its ships&shipowners. Past and present. Hull, 1878, p. 81. 

British whaler Exmouth arrived at Hull, England in 1820

Tonnage 321 tuns. Number of caught whales 13. Oil 146 tuns

Source

The Trade and Commerce of Hull and its ships&shipowners. Past and present. Hull, 1878, p. 81. 

American Oceanographic research vessel (ex-MS Polar Queen 2008-2021) RV Falkor (Too) 2021-

Punta Arenas, Chile 7-12-2024

Cyprus-flagged, homeport Limassol, IMO 8523378, MMSI 319210400 and call sign 5BDG3 as Polar Queen. Ordered by Sea4 AS, Norway (taken over by CG Rieber Shipping in September 2009) by C.N.P. Freire S.A., Vigo, Spain on 1 November 2007, laid down with yard number 703 on 11 December 2008, launched on 1 July 2010, commissioned in 2011, decommissioned in 2021, purchased by SchmidtOcean Institute on 23 March 2021, refitted between 2021-2022 and launched in March 2023. Cayman Islands-flagged, homeport George Town, call sign ZGOJ7 and DNV ID 28798.

French battleship Vergniaud 1908-1928

Liberté-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Danton-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Courbet-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Danton-class succeeded by Liberté-class succeeded by Courbet-class. Laid down by A.C. de la Gironde, Bordeaux, France in July 1908, launched on 12 April 1910, commissioned on 18 December 1911, decommissioned on 27 October 1921, target until 1926 and sold to be broken up on 27 November 1928.

Croatian coastal merchant sailing ship Ist in 1943

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. Gross register tonnage 336 tons. Net register tonnage 174 tons. Built in 1918. Owner K. Kozulić, Ist. Homeport Ist.(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

Russian merchant ship Tanker No. 3 active in the Pacific on 1 July 1944

A report from Op-16-FT, Washington, USA dated 1 July 1944 serial FT-49-44 described all Soviet merchant ships active in the Pacific. On 15 June 1944 were 207 Russian merchant ships with a total gross tonnage of 891,591 tons active in transpacific and coastal waters.This number included for instance 36 Liberty ships. 70% or 627,649 gross tons participated in regular transpacific traffic destinated for Siberian harbors and 95 vessels or 264.942 gross tons in the coastal waters. The 207 vessels excluded 7 icebreakers.

Gross tonnage 1,079 tons. Type mv tanker. Built in 1937. Speed 8 knots. Fuel oil. International call sign UUNK. Service Transpacific.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR450(7) Sec 2 Location of Russian Ships, 1942-1945

Former Dutch cutter Soli Deo Gloria KW-152 1960-

Amsterdam, Netherlands 27 October 2024

Converted into a floating house. Built by Gebr. Boot, Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands in 1960.