Austrian monitor Körös 1891-1946 and Szamos 1892-’80s 20th century

Of the Körös-class. Körös built in 1891 and the Sazmos in 1892 at the United Schoenichen-Hartmann Shipyard, Machine&Boiler Works, Budapest, Hungary and commissioned in 1893-1894 with a displacement of 357,41 tons and as dimensions 54 (over all) x 9,00 (extreme) x 1,2 metres or 177’2½”x 29’6” x 3’11”. Designed by Josef Thiel and destined to serve as part of the Danube flotilla. The armament consisted of 2x1-12cm/4.7” Skoda breech loading rifles, placed in one turret on the fore and a second turret aft and further more 2-7cm/3“ Skoda guns and 2-8mm machine guns. One funnel. The 2 Yarrow boilers and Schichau triple expansion engine delivering 1.250 hp allowed a speed of 10 knots. Coal bunker capacity 80 tons. The armour consisted of a 5cm thick belt, while deck, conning tower and gun turrets were protected by respectively 1,9 cm, 4 cm and 7,5cm thick armour. Her dimensions after her conversion into a dredger were 59,5 x 9 x 0.979 x 2,2 (depth) metres and a fix point height of 10,26 metres. After the First World War were handed over to Hungary although with the condition that her armament was removed and used for commercial purposes. Sold in 1920 to Messrs. Fleischmann, Budapest, Hungary and converted into the dredger Tivardar. In 1938 became Delmár River Regulation Co. Ltd. At Budapest her new owner. After the Second World War becoming in 1849 government property (managed by the FOKA River Regulation and Dredging Co. at Budapest) the FK 202. In 1962 decommissioned and in the eighties sold to Yugoslave to be broken up. Her sister ship was after the First World War handed over to Yugoslavia and renamed Morava, as the Bosna in 1941 in Croatian navy, in June 1944 sunk when she hit a mine and broken up in 1945-1946.

British submarine HMS H-6 1915-1917 and Dutch Hr.Ms. O 8 1917- 1940 and German UD-1 1940--1945

 Of the British H-class submarines launched on 10 June 1915 at the shipyard of Canadian Vickers&Co., Montreal, Canada, completed on 10 June and grounded on 19 January 1916 near the Dutch island Schiermonnikoog. The Netherlands were neutral during the First World War and she was interned. Finally England decided to sell her on 4 May 1917 to the Netherlands. With a displacement of 369/363 (long tons) (surfaced)-441 9434 long tons) (submerged) were her dimensions 45,80 x 4,67 metres or 150’3”x 15’4”. Speed 13 )surfaced)-10 (submerged ) knots. Her crew numbered 22 men and the armament consisted of 4-18”/45cm torpedo tubes and should carry 8 torpedoes with her.

She was next commissioned in the Royal Netherlands Navy as the Hr.Ms. O8 which upgraded her using the knowledge gained from the former German mine layer UC-8 which served now in the Royal Netherlands as the M-1. During the German invasion in May 1940 was she scuttled to prevent her capture. 

The German forces however salvaged her and seeing that she was hardly damaged and commissioned her in the Kriegsmarine as the U-D1. In stead of Den Helder, Netherlands became Kiel, Germany her new station as a training ship for U-boat crews. However as she was already an old ship was she decommissioned on 23 November 1945 and two year later on 3 May at Kiel scuttled.

Belgian cargo ship (ex-Pontococ Victory 1945-1947) Louis Sheid 1947-1963 (Pacific Overwinning 1963-1976)

In her May 1952 appareance

Belgium-She was the former Victory ship VC2-S-AP2 type Pontotoc Victory completed in February 1945 at the Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard Incorporation, Baltimore, Maryland. USA with yard number 2442 for the War Shipping Administration as a troop transport for the American Export Line. Laid up in 1946 and renamed in 1947 as the Louis Sheid belonging to the Armement Deppe Soc. Anon., Antwerp, Belgium. Renamed in 1963 Pacific Victory of Rutland Navigation Company, Liberia, since 1964 of the Universal Marine Corporation, Liberia and finally broken up at the Nan Feng Iron&Steel Works, Kaohsiung in February 1976. With a deadweight of 10.750 tons were her dimensions 133,00 (between perpendiculars)-139,8 (over all) x 18,9 metres.

Russian paddle steam frigate Olaf repaired at Den Helder, Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 20 November 1859

An item dated Den Helder the 19th reported that in the afternoon two days earlier the Russian steam warship Olaff commanded officer Weymarn left Den Helder. She stayed there for some weeks to repair her steam engine.(1)

Note
1. The paddle steam frigate Olaf belonging to the Russian Baltic Fleet of 18 guns, built in 1852, manned by Finnish sailors and decommissioned in 1892.

Chinese emigrants murdered Europeans on board of Spanish ship Amelia Felipa according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 13 April 1857

An item referred to tidings received from Cadiz reporting that on board of the Spanish ship Amelia Felipa the Chinese emigrants mutinied and killing the Europeans on board. In the last 10 months undergone 6 ships this faith including 2 British, 2 French and one Dutch ship.

Soldiers mutinied on board of the Dutch bark Elise Susanna according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 30 March 1857

An item dated Den Helder the 28th reported that on board of the Dutch bark ship Elise Susanna captain Kuyt the detachment soldiers destined for the Dutch East Indies mutinied. The ship entered on 19 February Rio Janeiro, Brazil. Her captain reported in 24th February that on the evening of the 12th a French soldier warned his commanding officer that he had to fear for a mutiny with the intention to take over the ship at 21.00 o’clock while killing the entire crew. The petty officers and corporals and the French and Dutch soldiers were not involved and supported their commanding officers. The other soldiers were forced to go below decks. The hatches were guarded by armed soldiers and the guns on board, the latter transport the aft ship. During the next week they stayed on deck and after the arrival were 14 men taken prisoners (including a mate and a sailor) with the intention to bring them on land to the fortress Santa Cruz. She was property of H. van Rijckevorsel, Rotterdam.(1)

Note
1. Huibert van Rijckevorsel (23 October 1813 Rotterdam-19 January 1866 Préfargier) merchant-ship owner, major financer of the Dutch newspaper Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant of which he was president-commissioner Married on 23 October to Elise Susanne Marie Schmidt (1821-1893). Consul for Venezuela in Rotterdam since 1851 and consul general for Costa Rica in the Netherlands since 1854

Dutch bark Timor wrecked according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 16 February 1857

An item reported that according to a telegraphic message received from London the Dutch bark ship Timor captain F. Agema of Dordrecht wrecked on 22 December 1856 off Cape town, South Africa underway from Surabaya, Dutch East Indies towards the Netherlands.

British bark Halt whisle wrecked off Callantsoog, Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 26 January 1857

An item dated Den Helder the 24th reported that on the 19th the British bark ship Haltwhistle [elsewhere called Holwithslij] captain Patterson stranded south of Callantsoog. She was underway from Batavia and Samarang, Dutch Indies towards Bremen, Germany with a cargo mainly consisting of sugar, coffee, rice and skins. Of the cargo was just a bit salvaged. Her crew was the next day with a pilot boat transported to Den Helder. Due their rescue capsized one sloop costing the life of a pilot.

Dutch bark Zorgvlied wrecked near Hull, England according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 12 January 1857

An item dated Den Helder the 10th reported that the Dutch bark ship Zorgvlied captain De Vries which departed Den Helder a week earlier towards Hartlepool was according tot a telegram received from Hull stranded in the night of the 5th. Just the 2nd mate and 2 boys were saved, the rest of the crew drowned.

Dutch bark Johanna Wilhelmina for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 10 November 1859

An announcement reported the intended sale of the Dutch extra ordinary sailing copper tightened bark ship Johanna Wilhelmina measuring 152 lasten or 249 ton with inventory lying in the Koopvaardersbinnenhaven of the Nieuwediep. For more details owners Sandberg&Van der Slik of Dordrecht or shipbrokers Boekhout Vinke, Amons and Wallin at Den Helder.

Dutch ship Triton and Prussian bark Confidence collided according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 29 September 1859

An item dated Den Helder the 28th reported the collision on the 22nd between the Dutch ship Triton captain Duinker and the Prussian bark ship Confidence captain Lammert on the Groot Noord-Hollandsche Kanaal off Westgraftdijk. The Triton was underway from Amsterdam bound for Surinam while the Confidence which was towed by a steamboat coming from Hemel. Apparently was on board of the Confidence the control over the rudder lost striking the Triton in her side causing considerable damage.

Wreck and inventory of stranded Dutch bark Natalie for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 28 April 1859

An announcement reported the intended auction on Monday 2 May 10.oo o’clock by captain Julius Naess at Den Burg, Texel of part of the inventory and the hull of the Dutch bark ship Natalie. She stranded on the 15th underway from the Nieuwediep, Netherlands to Christiania, Norway on the North West coast of the Dutch island Texel. The wreck was still lying high on the beach behind Eijerland.

Dutch bark Equator burned at Liverpool, England according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 27 March 1859

An item dated Den Helder the 26th reported that the Dutch bark ship Equator captain Appel was destroyed by fire while lying in Liverpool. Her cargo was valued ƒ 720.000. She was destined towards Batavia, Dutch East Indies.

Dutch bark Valparaiso destroyed by fire at Batavia, Dutch East Indies according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 3 August 1857

An item dated Den Helder the 1^st reported that on 2 June at 12.00 o’clock a fire broke out in the aft hold of the Dutch bark ship Valparaiso captain Ellerman lying on the roads of Batavia, Dutch East Indies. The ship was partly loaded with coffee bales and it was suspected that this cargo fomented and caused the fire. Despite all efforts and the support of the Dutch warships Boreas, Medusa and Celebes and the merchant ship Walvisch did men not succeeded in extinguishing the fire. Just a part of the inventory was saved.

Dutch crown rewarded Greek sailors fro rescuing Dutch navy personnel according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 11 May 1857

An item dated Den Helder the 9^th reported that the crown rewarded Nicolaous Espiro Theodor master of the Greek gunboat Tombasi and Demetrius Betzis of Athens with a silver medallion for rescuing 5 midshipmen and 2 boatswain trainees of he Dutch steam screw frigate De Ruyter which nearly drowned when their boat capsized in the harbour of Piraeus.

Dutch screw steam corvette Medusa docked at Vlissingen, Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 1 December 1861

An item dated Den Helder 30^th November reported that the Dutch steam corvette Zr.Ms. Medusa lying docked at Vlissingen could be intensively repaired during the winter and fitted out with new boilers. Around 1 May she had to be ready for a voyage abroad.(1)

Note

1. Laid down at the navy yard at Amsterdam by A.E. Tromp on 25 November 1852, launched on 23 June 1854 and broken up at Surabaya, Dutch East Indies after she was decommissioned in 1868. With a displacement of 1.241 tons were her dimensions 51,50 x 11,14 x 5 metres. With a horsepower of 150 hp. Her crew numbered 240 men and her armament consisted of 19 guns. In 1863 forces she a free passage through Straits of Shimonoseki despite Japanese efforts to prevent this.

See also The naval facilities at Surabaya, Dutch East Indies around 1866 as seen by Albert S. Bickmore

Australian inhabitants successful with whale hunting according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 6 December 1864

An item referred to a letter received from Sydney, Cape Breton, Australia reported that inhabitants of a nearby island succeeded in driving 42 whales ashore. The average weight of these whales was two tons.

American whaler Roswell King lying in November at Cape de Verde according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 6 December 1864

An item referred to a letter written by captain Church on board of the schooner Roswell King of New London lying on 30 September at Bravo, Cape de Verdes with the intention to depart a day later to the Desolation Islands.(1)

Note

1. The Kerguelen islands in the Southern Indian Ocean.

American whaler Catherine lying in September in the Arctic Ocean according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 6 December 1864

An item referred to a letter received from the Catherine of New London reported her on 27 September in the Bering Straits leaving the Arctic Ocean on the 22^nd towards Honolulu, Hawaii with a catch of 1.200 barrels whale oil. On the 16^th she had met the bark Pearl Hull of New London with a catch of 350 barrels whale oil and four heads bone.

American whaler Milo in September still on the Arctoc Ocean according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 6 December 1864

An item referred to a letter written by the second officer on board of the Milo of New Bedford on 21 September being on the Artic Ocean with a catch that season of 300 barrels whale oil. Everything was well on board.

American whaler Canton Packet lying in October at San Francisco according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 6 December 1864

An item referred to a letter written by captain Allen on board of the bark Canton Packet of New Bedford dated San Francisco 31 October reporting that she transferred her catch of 400 barrels whale oil and 4.500 lbs bone to the Prima Donna bound for New Bedford.

American whaler Elizabeth Swift lying in October at Monterey according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 6 December 1864

An item referred to a letter written by captain Pontis on board of the bark Elizabeth Swift of New Bedford lying at Monterey on 25 October with a catch of 800 barrels whale oil that season. She had been in the Ochotsk Sea but not successful after a long voyage caused by either head winds or calms. Since then she cruised in the North East Gulf catching her first whale on 10 June and her last one on 31 July. She departed from Shanter Island on 26 September.

Norwegian Obo carrier SKS Torrens 1999-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 6 March 2014

Norway International Register-flagged, homeport Bergen, IMO 9161273, MMSI 259956000 and callsign LAJM5. Gross tonnage 63.515 tons, net tonnage 30.821 tons, lightweight around 18.600 tons, summer deadweight 109.846 tons and as dimensions 243,61 (over all) x 42,00 (moulded) x 15,723 (summer) x 23,30 (depth moulded) metres. SKS T-class. Built in 1999 by Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan, South Korea. Owned and managed by KGJ Obo&Tankers Fleet Management, Bergen, Norway.

Chinese bulk carrier (ex-COS Neptune 2005) Hai Huang Xing 2005-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 6 March 2014

China-flagged, homeport Shanghai, IMO 9300128, MMSI 413113000 and callsign BOTW. Ex-Cos Neptune renamed July 2005. Gross tonnage 39.962 tons, summer deadweight 73.581 tons and as dimensions 225 x 32 x 12,5 metres. Built in 2005 by the Jiangnan Shipyard Group, Shanghai, China. Owned and managed by COSCO Qingdao International Freight Co, Ltd., Qingdao, China.

German reefer Elvira 2000-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 6 March 2014

Liberia-flagged, homeport Monrovia, IMO 9202869, MMSI 636091014 and callsign A8IP2. Gross tonnage 10.532 tons, net tonnage 5.406 ton, summer deadweight 10.309 tons and as dimensions 151,99 (over all) x 23,00 x 9,67 (summer) metres. Cargo gear 2-36 tons and 2-8 ton cranes. 8 Cooling sections, 4 holds, 4 hatches and 16 compartments. Speed banana laden 21 knots. Built in 2000 by Iwagi Shipbuilding, Kamijima, Japan as the Iwagi 182. Owned and managed by Triton Schiffahrt GmbH  Leer, Germany.

Dutch heavy lift vessel Transshelf 1987-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 6 March 2014

Netherlands Antilles-flagged, IMO 8512279, MMSI 306704000 and callsign PJRR. Gross tonnage 26.890 tons, summer deadweight 34.030 tons and as dimensions 162,00 (between perpendiculars)-173,00 (over all) x 40,00 (moulded maximum) x 8,80 (maximum)-22,00 (submerged at FPP?APP) x 12,00 (depth) metres. Water depth above main deck FPP?APP 10,00 metres. Speed 15,5 knots. Built in 1987 by STX Finland Helsinki, Finland. Owned and managed by Dockwise Shipping, Breda, Netherlands.

Dutch heavy load carrier Jumbo Vision 2000-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 6 March 2014

Netherlands-flagged, homeport Rotterdam, IMO 9153642, MMSI 244379000 and callsign PBBG. Gross tonnage 7.966-8.111 (Suez) tons, net tonnage 2.389-6.741 (Panama)-6.726 (Suez) tons, summer deadweight 6.993 tons and as dimensions 110,49 (over all) x 20,85 (over all hull) x 7,72 (draught above keel of bottom0 x 36,30 (air draft above keel) metres. One hold, one hatch. 2x400 ton cranes and 2x25 ton auxiliary hoists. Of the Jumbo H-class. Built in 2000 by Madenci marine Industry, Karadeniz Eregli, Turkey. Owned by Jumbo Vision B.V.and managed by Kahn Scheepvaart B.V. (also general agent), both of Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Dutch bark ship Valparaiso destined towards the Duch East Indies with no gin on board according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 22 November 1852

An item reported that the Dutch bark ship Valparaiso left Amsterdam , Netherlands towards Java, Dutch East Indies with one startling fact: there was no gin on board.

Crew of Dutch bark ship Oud-Alblas none credits in Den Helder according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 18 July 1853

An announcement of captain N. Kruijmel warned no to supply any credit to the crew of his bark ship Oud-Alblas while he would not pay.

Dutch ships chartered by British shipbrokers for destination Australia according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 21 February 1853

An item reported that several Dutch East Indiaman were chartered by British ship brokers for cargoes destined for Australia. Since 22 November 1852 left 7 ships London for this purpose and on 7 February were another 8 loading at London. The same happened at Liverpool where since 1 January five ships left with this destination and on 7 February were another 18 ships there loaded.

British bark Louisa Monro sunk according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 15 December 1856

An item reported that the British bark ship Louisa Monro of Liverpool sunk near Milford during of the last storms costing the lives of her captain and 8 sailors.

Prussian bark Friedrich Retzlaff exploded in Cardiff, England according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 3 November 1856

An item reported that on last Monday around 05.30 o’clock - especially the lower parts of the - British town Cardiff were awakened by what seemed to be a earth quake. However it was the new Prussian bark ship Friedrich Retzlaff which exploded probably caused by coal gas bursting into flame. Most of her crew was killed or wounded. The ship sunk although some parts of her could be find everywhere in the neighbourhood damaging nearby buildings.

American whaler Monticello transferred her catch at Honolulu, Hawaii to other ships according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item reported that the bark Monticello of New London transferred at Honolulu, Hawaii 450 barrels whale oil to the British ship Isabella bound for New Bedford and 8.300 lbs. bone to the bark R.C. Wylle bound for Bremen, Germany.

German self discharging bulk carrier Sophie Oldendorff 2000-

Madeira/Portugal-flagged (elsewhere Liberia-flagged with Monrovia as homeport), IMO 9138109, MMSI 255805390 and callsign CQLX/ Gross tonnage 41.428 tons, summer deadweight 70.037 tons and as dimensions 225 x 32 x 8,2 metres. Built in 2000 by the Jiangnan Shipyard Group, Shanghai, China. Owned and managed by Oldendorff carriers, Lubeck, Germany.

Dutch warships stationed at De Helder, Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 26 January 1857

An item dated Den Helder the 24th reported that at Williamsport [Den Helder] were stationed the training brig Zeehond, the schooner Atalante, guardship and the gunboats No. 36 en 38.

Bark ship Wilhelmina struck in ice during months according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 25 May 1857

An item reported that the bark ship Wilhelmina captain Feuschaw which left on 2 January Riga was forced a day later off Domesness by a heavy Northern snow and snow to return. Not able to reach Boldera on time the ship was captured by the ice and floating during the next three months in the Gulf of Livland [Livonia] unable to free herself. A part of her cargo was unloaded on the ice for the wood stored below needed as fuel wood. Not earlier as on 2 April was the ice loosing her grip and was men able to get free of it arriving safely on the 23rd at Travemunde.

Dutch children emigrated with the Dutch merchant ship Joan towards South Africa according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 3 August 1857

An item dated Den Helder the 1st reported that the morning of the day before 40 children with the first train departed Amsterdam towards Rotterdam to go on board of the merchant ship Joan captain C. Laseur destined towards Cape Town. There would a commission take care of them and supplying work. The experiment with the first group had been successful and many parents wanted to sent their children. However there were just a few vacant places and the journalist hoped that on time a third group would be sent.

Purser of British bark Coral isle became a wealthy man according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 1 June 1857

An item reported that the purser of the bark ship Coral Isle of Scarborough slaughtered a female peacock bought in the West Indies. In the struma he found two precious diamonds which he sold at the arrival of Liverpool for a considerable amount of money.

American side wheel gunboat USS Waterwitch 1851-1864

Built in 1851 at the Washington Navy Yard and commissioned winter 1852-1853. On 3 June 1864 captured by the Confederate States and commissioned in their navy without being renamed. On 19 December she was burned at White Bluff, California, USA to prevent recapture by the Union forces. With a displacement of 464 tons were her dimensions 50 x 7,42 x 3,58 metres or 163’ x 24’4”x 11’9”. Her crew numbered 64 men.

Cargo of stranded British bark Prospero sold at Vlieland, Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 14 May 1855

An announcement reported the auction by ship broker Willem Jan Hidde Bok on Tuesday the 15^th 12.00 o’clock in the village on Vlieland of 32 blocks walnut tree timber belonging to the cargo of the British bark ship Prospero captain Thomas Ferris which was lost off the Dutch island Terschelling underway from Liverpool towards Hamburg.

British (?) ship Frances Walker lost according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 19 March 1855

An item reported that the ship Frances Walker left on 14 September Sydney bound for Calcutta but struck the cliffs on the 26^th in Torres Strait and lost. Just one life boat was left for her crew and passengers which managed to reach Koepang, Timor after 35 days. Five sailors were left behind on Rooby Island while they wanted no to risk their lives on board of an over loaded lifeboat.

British ship Sultan lost according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 19 March 1855

An item reported that in September the British ship Sultana captain Rimmer was wrecked in Torres Strait. Her crew saved herself in lifeboats.

Dutch bark Australie arrived at Melbourne, Australia according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 19 March 1855

An item reported the arrival at Melbourne, Australia after a voyage of 88 days of the Dutch bark ship Australie captain Jochems of Amsterdam, Netherlands coming from London, England with 266 passengers on board.

Dutch bark Kijkduin launched at Nieuwendam, Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 23 October 1853

An item reported the successful launching of the Dutch bark ship Kijkduin at Nieuwendam, Netherlands.

American whaler Harvest burnt in 1865 by CSS Shenandoah according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item referred to a letter dated Honolulu 29 October reporting that the CSS Shenandoah burned the Hawaii-flagged whaler Harvest owned by the house of Pfluger Brothers, Honolulu, Hawaii. It was now said that the owners asked the British government for compensation and which was paid. The newspaper concluded that she was a British pirate and not a Confederate raider. 

Note

1. This must be the firm founded by the German captain Henry Hackfeld on 1 October 1849 namen H. Hackfield&Co. His brother-in-law was J.C. Pflueger (05-10-1883 Germany) since 1853 partner in the same firm. Whaling was one of their main issues. Hackfeld himself left Hawaii in 1861 for Germany leaving his brother-in-law in charge at Honolulu.

American whaler Splendid lying in October at Honolulu according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item referred to a letter written by captain Fisher on board of the Splendid of Edgartown lying on 28 October at Honolulu reporting a catch that season of 1.200 barrels whale oil. He departed from Herald Island (Russian island in the Chukchi Sea) on 23 September with his blubber room filled with five whales and nice weather. If he had more empty casks on board his catch would have hundreds of barrels more. He was now homeward bound without any delay.

American whaler Nautilus lying in October at Honolulu according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item referred to a letter written by captain Bliven on board of the bark Nautilus of New Bedford on 29 October at Honolulu returned from the Arctic. His catch of 1.000 barrels whale blubber and 10.000 lbs bone was transferred to the Isabella. The intention was to Westwards for hunting sperm whales.

American whalers Northern Light, Lagoda and Stephania sent their oil towards New Bedford according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item referred to a letter written by Messrs. Charles Brewer&Co, dated Honolulu 29 October reporting the catches of the several whalers. The Northern Light of New Bedford captain Clough at Honolulu 1.200 barrels that season and the barks Lagoda captain Fisher and Stephania captain Fisher respectively 1..00 and 300 barrels. The Northern Light and the Stephania transferred their oil to the Ceylon and the Lagoda to the Eliza Adams both bound for New Bedford.

German crude oil tanker Hellespont Protector 2007-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 2 March 2014

Liberia-flagged, homeport Monrovia, IMO 9351452, MMSI 636091250 and callsign A8LD3. Gross tonnage 42.010 tons, summer deadweight 73.821-74.034 tons and as dimensions 228,60 (over all) x 32,26 (between thrushes) x 14,52 metres. Speed 14,7 knots. Crew around 20 persons. Planned delivery on 10 December 2007. Double hull. Cargo capacity 84.453 cubic metres. Built in 2007 by New Century Shipbuilding, Jingjiang, China. Owned and managed by Hellespont Hammonia GmbH Co. KG, Hamburg, Germany.

German general cargo ship Sloman Discoverer 2012-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 4 March 2014

Antigua&Barbuda-flagged, homeport saint John’s, IMO 9620669, MMSI 305737000 and callsign V2FO2. Gross register tonnage 9.611 tons, net register tonnage 4.260 tons, summer deadweight 12.641 tons and as dimensions 130,71 (between perpendiculars)-138,01 (over all) x 21,00 x 8,00 metres. Capacity 15.953 cubic metres. 3 Holds. 2-SWL150 tons cranes, combinable up to 300 tons. Speed around 15 knots. Container capacity 665 TEU+264 FEU or 290 FEU+85 TEU or 524 TEU of 14 tons. Built in 2012 by Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding, Rui Chang, China. Owned and managed by Sloman Neptun Schiffahrts-AG, Bremen, Germany.

Hull and cargo sold of British bark Matilda Luckier sold at Cocksdorp, Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 14 January 1856

An announcement reported the auction on Wednesday the 16t at 11.00 o’clock at Cocksdorp, Texel of the coppered hull and further more her inventory including the cargo coal of the British bark ship Matilda Luckier captain August Toftet. Underway from North Shields towards Demerara [British Guiana nowadays Guyana] stranded she on 30 December 1855 in the Eijerlandsche Gronden.

Dutch bark Amicitia saved survivors of Dutch bark Vice-admiraal Rijk according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 17 January 1853

An item reported that the crew members of the Dutch bark ship Amicitia of Amsterdam, captain D. Crap Hellingman were rewarded for saving three survivors of the wrecked Dutch bark ship Vice-admiraal Rijk from Christmas Island.

American whaler Roscoe lying in November at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item referred to a letter written by captain Macomber on board of the bark Roscoe of New Bedford lying at Honolulu, Hawaii on 1 November reporting that she transferred her catch of oil and bone to the Isabella.

American whaler Reindeer lying in October at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item referred to a letter written by captain Raynor on board of the Reindeer of New Bedford lying on 31 October at Honolulu, Hawaii returned from the Arctic with a catch that season of 1.195 barrels whale oil and 21.680 lbs bone transferred to the Isabella. The Reindeer was now bound for the Californian coast.

Dutch bark ship Juno wrecked according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 10 May 1852

An item referred to tidings from Cape of Good Hope reporting that the Dutch bark ship Juno captain Chevalier underway from Batavia towards Dordrecht was wrecked on 2 March on the Agulhas bank causing the life of 5 passengers.

Prussian frigate Eckernforde to be recoppered in the Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 10 May 1852

An item reported that the Prussian frigate Eckernförde was underway to the Netherlands for renewing of her copper.(1)

Note

1. The former Danish 5th rate Gefion built in 1843 and on 5 April 1849 captured and entered Prussian naval service as the Eckernforde. Dimensions 165’4”(gundeck) x 41’1”x 18’9” (hold).

American whaler St. George lying in October at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item referred to a letter written by captain Soule on board of the St. George of New Bedford lying on 29 October at Honolulu reporting that he transferred his oil to the Isabella.

American whaler Eliza Adams lying in October at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item referred to a letter written by captain Fish on board of the Eliza Adams of New Bedford lying on 31 October at Honolulu, Hawaii returned from the Arctic reporting a catch that season of 700barrels whale oil and 11.000 lbs. Fish was forced to return homewards due to his worse health. He took with him 1.500 barrels oil from the Lagoda.

Greek frigate Liberator 1826 and American frigate USS Hudson 1826-1844

Her keel was laid down at the shipyard of Smith and Dimon, New York City as the Liberator for Greek account. When the Greek government was not able to pay for her, was she taken over by the USS Government and commissioned as the USS Hudson. Since 1831 receiving ship and in 1844 sold and broken up. Displacement 1.56 tons or 1.728 long tons and as dimensions 54 x 14 x 4,17 metres or 177’x 45’x 13’8”.

Dutch reefer Breiz Klipper 1991-

Netherlands Antilles-flagged, IMO 8917211, MMSI 306796000 and callsign PJQV. Gross tonnage 4.363 tons, net tonnage 2.796 tons, summer deadweight 5.935 tons and as dimensions 110,93 (over all) x 16,20 x 7,81 (summer) metres, 4 Holds, 4 hatches, 32 compartments, 16cooling sections, 6 reefer plugs, cubic capacity 265.246 cubic feet and floorspace 3.143,6 cubic metres. Container capacity 16FEU+20TEU or 352 TEU. Speed banana loaded 16 knots. Pallet capacity 2.350. Built in 1991 at the YVC Ysselwerf, Capelle a/d IJssel, Netherlands. Owned and managed by Seatrade Groningen, Groniingen, Netherlands.

American whaler Pacific wrecked on Bhering’s Island according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item referred to a letter dated Hakodadi, Japan 30 September reporting the arrival on the 13th of the 3rd mate and 5 more sailors belonging to the crew of the whaler Pacific captain French of Sagharbor. The bark was stranded on the Southeast side of Bherings’ Island (1) on 39 July. Her captain and mostly of the survivors embarked on board of a Prussian brig underway to Sitka. The six survivors above mentioned took an open boat and arrived safely after a voyage of two months.

Note
1. The Russian Bering Island on the Bering Sea and part of the Commander Islands.

Prussian bark ship Fortuna arrived heavily damaged at Ramsgate, England according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 29 December 1858

An item reported the recent arrival of the bark ship Fortuna of Stettin at Ramsgate in a worse condition. She left Cardiff for Stettin with a cargo of coal with secured cargo holds [not ventilating?] causing a gas explosion killing one sailor, wounding a second one while a third men was still missing.

American whaler Herald sold but still active in whaling according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item reported that the ship Herald of New Bedford was sold to Zenas L. Adams of New Bedford. She was still to be used as a whaler with as captain to be Seth Nickerson of Barnstable, former master of the Massachusetts of Nantucket.

Hull and cargo of ship Phoebe sold according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 6 October 1851

An announcement reported the auction on Wednesday the 8th 10.00 o’clock in the presence of notary J.L. Kikkert the casco of the brig ship Phoebe stranded on 29 November north of De Koog, Texel included what was salvaged of her inventory.

American schooner Mercy Taylor bought to become a whaler according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item reported that the schooner Mercy Taylor former of Dennis but nowadays of New Bedford was bought by J.M. Taber of Holmes Hole with the intention to use her in the North Atlantic whaling. Captain was to be Thomas Foster, earlier 1st mate of the Gazelle of New Bedford.

Dutch bark ship Isis bound for the USA according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 7 October 1850

An item reported the departure on the 3rd from Rotterdam towards New Orleans of the Dutch bark ship Isis with on board 400 emigrants including one blind person.

Captain Reuben T. Thomas of the Camilla convicted for abuse according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item reported that captain Reuben T. Thomas of the bark Camilla of New Bedford was convicted on 17 November by the District Court for abusing the sailor Brison when they were at sea. He was acquitted for three more charges for abusing sailors in the same manner.

Dutch minelayer Hr.Ms. Hydra 1911-1940

Laid down at the navy yard at Amsterdam on 1 October 1910, launched on 7 July 1911 and commissioned on 25 January 1912. During the Second World War heavy damaged in May 1940 by German funfire and grounded. Later salavaged and broken up. With a displacement of 593 tons and as dimensions
49,7 x 9,0 x 2,8 metres. Her crew numbered 59 Men. The armament consisted of 3-7,5cm guns, 2-12,7mm machineguns and 70 seamines. In 1919 collided at Rotterdam with the American steamship Lake Ellonorah. In 1921 sunk after a collission with the Dutch torpedoboat Z3. She was salvaged and repaired at the navy yard at Hellevoetsluis. The municipalty archive at Vlissingen, Netherlands received recently a magnificent photo-album dealing with salvaging her in 1921. For more details about what happened read a Dutch written text on the following link Dutch minelayer Hydra sunk in 1921

British Second World War Aircraft Carrier Project Habakkuk or Habbakuk 1942-1943

This carrier was to be made of pykrete (wod pulp+ice) and to be used as a base aircraft used against the German submarines active in the Mid Atlantic. An idea of the British inventor Geoffrey Pyke (9 November 1893-22 February 1948) employed at the Combined Operations Headquarters. In the Canadian Jasper National Work started men in 1943 to built at Lake Louise, Alberta a model with the dimensions 18 x 9 metres or 60x30 feet with a weight of around a 1.000 tons. The intention was to have the model completed for 1944. As raw materials was 300.000 tons of wood pulp, 125.000 tons of fireboard insulation, 35.000 tons of timber and further more 10.000 tons of steel supplied. They started at the Lake with making large ice blocks. In December that year was decided to abandoning the project. When actually finished the definitive carrier had as to have as dimensions 2.000 x 300 x 200 (depth) feet with a hangar capacity of 200 Spitfire fighters and another 100 Mosquito bombers. She would to have a speed of 6-7 knots and a range of 7.000 miles thanks to a fuel bunker capacity of 5.000 tons with a daily consumption of 120 tons. Her crew was to have numbered 404 officers and 3.216 petty officers and men.

Greek crude oil tanker/DPP carrier (ex-Delta Blue 2005) Deep Blue 2005-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 2 March 2014

Greece-flagged, homeport Piraeus, IMO 9299903, MMSI 240350000, official no. 11409 and callsign SWDU. Ex-Delta Blue renamed June 2005. Gross tonnage 62.404 tons, summer deadweight 111.008 tons and as dimensions 249,99 (over all) x 44 x 14 metres. Cargo capacity 126.736 cubic metres. Ice class 1A FS.Built in 2005 by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, Samho, South Korea. Owned and managed by Delta Tankers, Athens, Greece.

American whaler Three Brothers lying in October at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item referred to a letter written by captain Taber on board of the Three Brothers of New Bedford lying on 31 October at Honolulu, Hawaii reported that he transferred 25.000 lbs bone to the Isabella and that the oil would be transferred to the Ceylon.

American whaler Navy lying in November at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item referred to a letter written by captain Davis on board of the bark Navy of New Bedford lying on 1 November at Honolulu, Hawaii reporting he transferred his catch of oil and bone to the Ceylon. In a second letter dated 22 October wrote Davis that the Arctic whale fishery season was a disaster. The whales immediately seek refugee in the ice when they were chased by the boats.

American whaler Thomas Dickason lying in November at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 18 December 1866

An item referred to a letter written by captain Jernegan on board of the ship Thomas Dickason New Bedford reporting her lying at Honolulu on 1 November returned from the Arctic with a catch of 9 whales described as large although poor. The results were 880 barrels oil and 15.000 lbs bone, the first transferred to the bark Arctic and the bone to the Ceylon with as destination New Bedford. The whaler was now prepared for first a short period hunt for sperm whales and than again an Arctic season.

Dutch bark ship J.C. Schotel bound for the USA with emigrants on board according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 21 May 1849

An item referred to tidings received from Zierikzee the 11th reporting that again with the steamboat Stad Zierikzee around 30 emigrants left Zierikzee towards Rotterdam to embark the Dutch bark ship J.C. Schotel bound for the USA. Among the emigrants was a well known family consisting of five house holds.

Dutch bark ship Echo stranded near Den Helder according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated Monday 10 January 1848

An item dated Den Helder the 8th reported that around 17.00 o’clock the day before the Dutch bark ship Echo captain Buikes was stranded on the sand bank de Rug. She was now unloaded for salvaging and refloating her.

Belgian bark Schelde for Singapore and the Dutch East Indies according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 2 August 1847

An item reported that the Belgian bark ship Schelde bound for Singapore and Batavia, Dutch East Indies had also missionaries on board.

Cargo of Dutch bark ship Luciparas sold according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 15 February 1847

An announcement reported the auction on Monday the 15th 19.00 o’clock in the locality Tivoli, Den Helder of 295 wet and damaged bales coffee unloaded from the lighter De Onderneming master Jan Kaan and which belonged to the cargo of the Dutch bark ship Luciparas captain C. Visman underway from Batavia towards Amsterdam and stored on lofts in the Koopvaarders-binnenhaven.

American whaler Java lying off Cape de Verde according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 7 January 1873

An item referred to a letter written by captain Kelly on 16 November on board of the bark Java of New Bedford lying at sea off Cape de Verde, Since the start of the voyage 33 days earlier was just one small whale caught resulting in 27 barrels. The catch of another whale failed. His intention was to go north towards the Falkland Islands returning in May 1873 at Honolulu.

American whaler Crowninshield lying at Norfolk Island, Australia according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 7 January 1873

An item referred to a letter written by captain Praro on 15 October 1872 on board of the bark Crowninshield of Fairhaven lying at Norfolk Island, Australia was destined to arrive in December at Hobart Town, Tasmania and expected back at New Bedford in August 1873. At that moment consisted her catch of 1.400 barrels sperm and 200 barrels whale oil.

American whaler Emily Morgan lying in November at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by captain Athearn on board of the Emily Morgan of New Bedford lying on 9 November at Honolulu, Hawaii with a catch of 280 barrels whale oil and 1.850 lbs bone. The latter was transferred to the Ceylon.

American whaler John P. West lying in November at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by captain Tinker on board of the bark John P. West of New Bedford lying on 5 November at Honolulu, Hawaii. She returned from the Arctic with a catch that season of 860 barrels whale oil and 14.000 lbs bone. The oil was transferred to the Iolani and the bone to the Ceylon both bound for New Bedford. The John P. West was now bound for the Californian coast.(1)

Note
1. Built at New Bedford in 1857 and lost du to fire in 1892 when off Diamond Head, Hawaii.

American whaler Governor Troup lying in November at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by captain Ashley on board of the Governor Troup of New Bedford lying on 7 November at Honolulu, Hawaii. She returned from the Arctic with a catch of 1.000 barrels whale oil and 16.000 lbs bone. The oil and bone was to be transported homewards with other ships and she was now fitted out for a new voyage.(1)

Note
1. Built in 1833 at New York and sold in 1872 to Boston.

American whaler Jireh Perry in November at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by captain Halsey on board of the Jireh Perry of New Bedford lying on 7 November at Honolulu, Hawaii. She returned from the Arctic with a catch of 575 barrels whale oil and 9.000 lbs bone to be transferred to the Ceylon. The Jireh Perry intended to cruise to the North in the new season.

Norwegian car carrier Viking Sea 2012-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 1 March 2014

Singapore-flagged, IMO 9515008, MMSI 566614000 and callsign 9V8009. Gross tonnage 39.454 tons, summer deadweight 10.600 tons and as dimensions 167 x 28 x 7,1 metres. Capacity 4.200 cars. Built in October 2012 by Mingde Heavy Industry, Nantong, China. Owned and managed by P.D. Gram&Co. AS, Oslo, Norway.

Belgian rock barge DN-106

So-called Dokhaven of Vlissingen, Netherlands 1 March 2014

Owned by N.V. Ondernemingen Jan Nul, Belgium. Capacity of 1.000 tons.

Belgian rock barge DN-105

So-called Dokhaven of Vlissingen, Netherlands 1 March 2014

Owned by N.V. Ondernemingen Jan Nul, Belgium. Capacity of 1.000 tons.

Belgian rock barge DN-146 [Port Louis]

Inner harbour of Vlissingen, Netherlands 27 February 2014

Owned by N.V. Ondernemingen Jan Nul, Belgium. Capacity of 2.000 tons.

Ship Albatros destined towards Surinam according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 9 November 1862

An item dated Den Helder 8th reported that on the 17th a detachment soldiers would embarked the Albatros captain H.H. Koch. The detachment commanded by 2nd lieutenant of the artillery E..F. Creutz was part of the Dutch West Indies army and was to be transported to Surinam.

Dutch frigate ship Electra bound for the Dutch East Indies according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 18 Augusts 1864

An item dated Den Helder 17th reported the departure that same day of the Dutch frigate ship captain P.H. Landweer bound for the Dutch East Indies. On board was a detachment of 100 soldiers commanded by 1st lieutenant of the infantry G.R. Munsters.

Dutch frigate ship Bellatrix arrived at den Helder, Netherlands with thieves on board Nieuwe Courant van Den Helder dated Wednesday 25 January 1865

An item dated Den Helder the 24th reported the arrival on last Friday of the Dutch frigate ship Bellatrix captain Bellatrix. Immediately warned her captain the police reporting that during the homeward bound voyage a capital of more as 300 Dutch guilders was stolen from the sailor A. Some times later sailor B. came to the captain asking him to keep a capital in paper money while he feared that his money would also be stolen. Further more he mentioned three crewmembers which could be the thieves. The latter were interrogated but nothing could be found despite the thoroughly search of their beds and properties. Finally two men were kept in the prison and finally it became that the sailors B. and C. were the thieves. Sailor B was the same men which asked the captain to kept his money. In his shoes were 24 guineas with total value of 288 Dutch guilders found back. The silver coins were thrown over board. Sailor C. was considered to be accessory.

Dutch frigate ship Rotterdam arrived at Den Helder, Netherlands Nieuwe Courant van Den Helder dated 19 November 1864

An item dated Den Helder 18th reported the arrival on the same morning of the Dutch frigate ship Rotterdam. She had left in the past her harbour in heavy weather passing through the British Channel with the pilot still on board which forced to join her going to the Dutch East Indies. On her homeward bound she met contrary winds and heavy weather at the North Sea delaying for quite some time her arrival. According to rumours were 108 soldiers of the colonial army and 4 navy sailors on board who were to be dismissed after their arrival in the Netherlands

Dutch deck cargo pontoon H 542 2012-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 25 February 2014

Panama-flagged, IMO 8771588. Gross tonnage 20.791 tons, summer deadweight 41.177 tons and as dimensions 165 x 42 x 10,7 metres or 541 x 138 x 35 feet. Maximum load capacity 52.994 tons and maximum launch capacity 20.500 tons. Built in 2012 by China Merchants Heavy Industry, Shenzhen, China. Owned and managed by Heerema Marine Contractors, Leiden, Netherlands.

Latvian oil/chemical tanker Usma 2007-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 25 February 2014

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9323364, MMSI 538002776 and callsign V7LO2. Gross tonnage 30.641 tons, summer deadweight 52.684 tons and as dimensions 195,165 (over all) x 32,20 (moulded) x 12,50 (maximum) 2 x 17,80 (moulded depth) metres. Total capacity cargo tanks 98% 56.150,7 cubic metres, slop tanks 1.348,3 cubic metres totally 57,728,8 cubic metres. Service speed 14,0 knots. Built in 2007 by 3 Maj Shipbuilding Industry, Rijeka, Crotia. Owned and managed by Latvian Shipping, Riga, Latvia.

Greek oil/chemical tanker Golden Energy 2008-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 25 February 2014

United Kingdom-flagged, homeport Douglas (Isle of Man), IMO 9387279, MMSI 235062848 and callsign 2ATN7. Gross tonnage 29.494 tons, summer deadweight 46.06 tons and as dimensions 183 x 32 x 6,8 metres. Built in 2008 by Sungdong Shipbuilding&Marine Engineering, Tongyoung, South Korea. Owned and management by Golden Energy Management, Athens, Greece.

Dutch propelled floating sheerleg (ex-Sudopodyom 2 1973, Sudopodjom2 1973-1999, Magnus 1999-2000) Cormorant 2000-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 25 February 2014

Netherlands-flagged, homeport Terneuzen. Callsign PCHJ, IMO 7328073 and MMSI 245884000. Ex-Sudopodyom 2 renamed 1973, Sudopodjom2 renamed 21 December 1999 and Magnus renamed 2000. Gross tonnage 1.505 tons, net tonnage 451 tons, summer deadweight 1.675 tons and as dimensions 54,00 x 23,96 x 2,70 (minimum)-3,68 (maximum) x 8,75 minimum airdraft)-66,00 (maximum air draft) metres. Bucket grab capacity 50 cubic metres, wreck grab capacity 300 tos, lifting capacity 2x300 tons main tackle, 2x100 tons top tackle or flying JIB, 2x200 tons deck tacle and 2x5 tons auxiliary tackle. Built in 1973 by HDW Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany. Owned by Multra Power Lift and managed by Multraship Towage&Salvage, both of Terneuzen, Netherlands.

British ship Royal Charlie ordered for transporting oil and bone towards New Bedford, USA according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by Messrs/ C.L. Richards&Co. dated Honolulu 7 November reporting that they purchased the British ship Royal Charlie with the intention of shipping oil and bone towards New Bedford.

American whaler Swallow lying in November at the Azores according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by Mrs Weeks spouse of the captain of the Swallow on 1 November at Fayal, Azores reporting that her men in the meantime was recovered and now again on board. The intention was to depart next day for a voyage Southwards.

American whaler Addison lying in November at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by captain Pierce on board of the bark Addison of New Bedford lying on 1 November at Honolulu, Hawaii. She transferred 140 barrels sperm, 460 barrels whale oil and 7.000 lbs bone to the Ceylon and intended herself to cruise towards the North coming season.

Dutch screw steamship Prinses Amelia bound for the Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 4 August 1861

An item dated Den Helder 3^rd reported that the screw steamship Zr.Ms. Prinses Amalia captain lieutenant A.J. Kroef was fitted out at Surabaya, Dutch East Indies for her return to the Netherlands.

Wreck sold of British frigate ship Marathon according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 29 September 1861

An announcement reported the auction on Tuesday 1 October at Noordwijk aan Zee of the wreck of the coppered frigate ship Marathon stranded there on the 18^th/ The request for the auction was done by the British vice-consul G.A. Taijlor, apparently living at Nieuwediep, Netherlands.

Dutch frigate Remigius Adolphus underway towards the Far East according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 15 June 1862

An announcement of the Assurantie-Maatschappij which assured the Dutch frigate ship Remigius Adolphus captain D. Forber Browning reported that she was willing to supply more details about the so-called average of the ship underway from Rotterdam, Netherlands towards China, Japan and Dutch East Indies.

Dutch frigate ship Pieter destined for the Dutch Gold Coast according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 5 June 1862

An item dated Den Helder the 4^th reported the departure of 12 former soldiers which served in the Dutch East Indies with the Dutch frigate ship Pieter from Rotterdam towards St. George d’Elmina.(1) Three of them were highly decorated with the Ridderkruis of the Militaire Willemsorde and two women which had the same decoration earned for blowing up so/called bentings (fortifications) of the enemy [in the Dutch East Indies].

Note

1. Nowadays Ghana, in 1862 still part of the Dutch Gold Coast, in 1871 handed over to England. Possible this item was dealing with Africans which served in the Dutch colonial navy in the Dutch East Indies.

Dutch frigate ship Java Packet built at Amsterdam, Nethrlands according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 29 May 1862

An item reported the intended launching on Saturday the 31^st of the Dutch 750 tons frigate ship Java Packet at the shipyard De Boot at Amsterdam. She was built by shipbuilder F.F. Groen for account of G.W. van Barneveld Kooij for the oceanic trading and her captain would be D. Crap Hellingman.

Crew of Dutch frigate Prins van Oranje according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 17 April 1862

An announcement warned not to supply any credit to the crew of the Dutch frigate ship Prins van Oranje without the approval of her captain.

American whaler Washington in September at the Western Islands (Azoren) according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by captain Baker on board of the bark Washington of New Bedford lying on 20 September at Teceria, Western Islands (Terceira, Azores?) reporting that she was underway towards Tristan Ground.

American whaler Mars in November cruising according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by captain Gray on board of the bark Mars of New Bedford on 21 November lying at sea with a catch of 70 barrels sperm oil. Everything was well on board.

American whaler Annawan lying off Guinea according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by captain Fisher on board of the bark Annawan of New Bedford lying on 4 November at the Isle of Delos, West African coast (Iles de Los or Loose Islands off Conakry, Guinea). Her catch consisted of 45 barrels sperm and 7 barrels blackfish oil since she departed Fayal, Azores destined for the Cornell Ground with the intention to visit Barbados in March.

German oil/chemical tanker (ex-Patea 2008, Marida Patea 2008-2011) Patea 2011-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 22 February 2014

Malta-flagged, homeport Valletta, IMO 9373632, MMSI 249193000 and callsign 9HMT9. Ex-Patea renamed May 2008 and Marida Patea renamed April 2011. Gross international tonnage 11.935 tons, net international tonnage .137 tons, summer deadweight 16.651 tons and as dimensions 133,8 (between perpendiculars)-144,17 (over all) x 23 x 8,9 (maximum)metres. 12 Tanks with a total volume of 18.857,8 cubic metres. Built in 2008 at the Jiangnan Shipyard, Linhai, China. Owned and managed by Harren&Partner Shipmanagement GmbH&Co. KG, Bremen, Germany.

Norwegian anchor handling vessel (ex-Skandi Bergen 2010) Skandi Skansen 2010-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 22 February 2014

Bahamas-flagged, homeport Nassau, IMO 9459759, MMSI 311058200 and callsign C6ZK9. Ex-Skandi Bergen renamed 17 December 2010. Gross tonnage 8.222 tons, summer deadweight 4.982 tons and as dimensions 98,00 (between perpendiculars)-107,2 (over all) x 24,00 x 7,8 metres. STX AH 04 design. Accommodation for 90 persons. Built in 2011 at the Vard Aukra, Aukra, Norway. Owned and managed by DOF Management, Storebo, Norway.

American whaler Hunter lying in September at Terceira, Azores according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by captain Besse on board of the Hunter of New Bedford reported her lying at Terceira on 11 September. Everything was well on board. She was bound for the Tristan Grounds.

Murder on board of the ship Mountaineer according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated Thursday 2 June 1859

An item dated Den Helder the 1^st reported that last Friday the ship Mountaineer captain Wilson arrived. During the voyage was one sailor by four other crewmembers murdered and his body thrown overboard. The suspects were immediately after the arrival arrested by the police.

American whaler Corinthian lying in November at Honolulu according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by captain Lewis on board of the Corinthian of New Bedford reported her lying on 7 November at Honolulu returned from the Arctic. Her catch consisted since the start of her cruise 11 months ago from Honolulu of 325 barrels sperm oil, 1.050 whale oil and 19.000 lbs. bone. Since the last 38 months was her catch 4.000 barrels whale oil and 535 barrels of sperm oil. She intended to begin a voyage of 6 months before going home.

Dutch navy desperately needing sailors according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 27 May 1860

An item reported that the Dutch navy was lacking enough sailors. For the crew of the steam frigate Zr.Ms. Zeeland came the needed sailors from all over. According to the rumours caused this personnel problem also that the paddle steam ship Zr.Ms. Bromo would not be commissioned in 1860.

American whaler Josephine lying in November at Honolulu according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by captain Chapman on board of the Josephine of New Bedford lying on 5 November at Honolulu returning from Ochotsk with a catch of 950 barrels whale oil and 12.000 lbs bone. The intention was to transferred the oil to the Iolani and the bone to the Ceylon, both bound for New Bedford. The Josephine was being prepared for a new season.

Dutch ship Electra destined towards the Dutch East Indies according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 4 August 1861

An item dated Den Helder 3^rd reported that with the Electra captain Weyman lying in the harbour 150 soldiers of the colonial my were to be transported to Java, Dutch East Indies.

Wreck of British frigate ship Glenorchy on Dutch island Texel for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 26 January 1860

An announcement reported the intended auction of the wreck and what was left of the anchors, chains, rigging and possible of the cargo  of the British frigate ship Glenorchy captain Hugh Mac-Allaster on Monday 30 January 11.00 o’clock at Cocksdorp, Eijerland. A day later was what salvaged of the cargo more or less damaged by the sea water to be sold. The ship was wrecked on 26 December 1859 on the Eijerlandsche gronden, island Texel underway from Surabaya, Dutch East Indies towards Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Dutch frigate ship Anna en Elisa arrived at the Nieuwediep, Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Nieuwe Courant van Den Helder dated 3 August 1861

An item dated Nieuwediep 2^nd wanted to prove the value of the Schulpengat which was the waterway towards the roads of Texel. On the 1^st arrived the Dutch frigate ship Anna en Elisa captain J.E. Orré and passed with low tide without support of a tug this waterway arriving at Nieuwediep. She measured 801 sea tons and had a draught of 6,10 metres. Another newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 4 August 1861 confirmed her arrival on Thursday returning from the Dutch East Indies.

American whaler Milo in November lying in the Margaretta Bay according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item referred to the letter written by the 1^st officer of the Milo of New Bedford reported her lying on 8 November in the Margeretta Bay with a catch of 7 whales.

German container ship (ex-Frisian Hannover 2006, Itaja Express 2006-2013) Frisian Hannover 2013-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 25 February 2014

Liberia-flagged, homeport Monrovia, IMO 9320013, MMSI 636090958 and callsign A81D9. Gross tonnage 25.406 ton, net tonnage 12.538 tons, summer deadweight 27.240 (design)-33.700 (scantling) tons and as dimensions 196.70 (between perpendiculars)-207,40 (over all) x 29,80x 10,10 (design)-11,40 (maximum) x 16,40 (depth) metres. Speed 21,90 knots. Container capacity 2.478 20 foot containers.
Ex-Frisia Hannover renamed April 2006 and Itajai Express renamed September 2013. Hull built by Aker Warnemuende Operations, Rostock, Germany and completed on 27 April 2006 by the Aker MTW Werft, Wismar, Germany with yard number 119. Registered owner Container Schiffahrt GmbH&Co. MS Frisia Hannover KG, Leer, Germany, owned and managed by Hartmann Schiffahrts GmbH&Co. KG, Leer, Germany and operated by Hapag-Lloyd AG, Hamburg, Germany.

Chinese general cargo ship (ex-Macarena 2012) Huanghai Advance 2012-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 25 February 2014

Hong Kong/China-flagged, homeport Hong Kong, Imo 9458418, MMSI 477914400 and callsign VRKY4. Ex-Macarena renamed July 2012. Gross tonnage 20.965 tons, summer deadweight 28.154 tons and as dimensions 166 x 27 x 5 metres. Built in 2012 by Huanghai Shipbuilding, Rongcheng, China. Owned and managed by New Legend Shipping Co. Ltd., Tianjin, China.

Austrian squadron visiting the Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated Thursday 19 May 1864

An item dated Den Helder the 18th October reported that on Monday and Tuesday an Austrian squadron commanded by vice admiral baron Wüllerstorf entered the harbour. It consisted of the Elizabeth, flagship. Commanded by Zacharia with 300 men, the ship of the line Kaiser commanded by baron Pock with 1.000 men, the armoured frigate Don Juan d’Austria commanded by Pakorng with 700 men, the corvette Friedrich commanded by ritter von Wipplinger with 500 men, the gunboat Wall commanded by von Mansvel and the gunboat Seehund commanded by Kronowetter, latter two ships each with 250 men. All ships had (auxiliary) steam power. On Wednesday morning steamed the Dutch steam tug Stad Amsterdam with interested ladies and gentlemen and the musicians of the Dutch Royal Institute of the Navy towards the roads to sight the Austrian ships.

Prussian steam gunboat Blitz visiting Den Helder, Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated Thursday 19 May 1864

An item dated Den Helder the 18th October reported that the Prussian steam gunboat Blitz departed on Sunday.

Dutch frigate ship Barend Willem departed towards Batavia, Dutch East Indies according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 21 August 1843

An item dated Den Helder the 19th reported the departure on the 16th of the Dutch frigate ship Barend Willem captain Riekels towards Batavia, Dutch East Indies with a detachment of 200 colonial troops on board.

Dutch navy constructors now part of own navy engineers corps according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 21 August 1843

An item dated Den Helder the 19th reported that the crown accepted a proposal of the minister of navy dealing with the ranks and position of personnel working in the shipbuilding. Constructors and deputy constructors were now part of a special corps navy engineers. The constructors were appointed as chief engineer with the rank of captain lieutenant. The deputy constructors were divided in engineers 1st and 2nd class with the ranks of respectively lieutenantst 1st and 2nd class. The aspirant engineers had a rank comparable with the midshipmen in the navy.

Dutch frigate Zr.Ms. Sumatra destroyed by fire in the Dutch East Indies according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 21 August 1854

An item referred to a tiding from Menado, Moluccas that she was lost on 16 May by fire while lying on the roads of Kema. She arrived there on the 14^th during her cruising voyage in the Moluccas to load quine [quinine] and refreshments for her crew of which many suffered from fever. Her commanding officer was captain lieutenant H. Wipff. In the night of the 15^th-16^th was in the bottling room a fire discovered. Although all efforts done to extinguish the fire was it at 6.00 o’clock clear that the battle was lost. All personal properties of the crewmembers and main part of the ships’ inventory was lost. The crew was afterwards praised for their excellent behaviour during the disaster. Lieutenant 2^nd class jhr. N.A. Holmberg de Beckfelt saved the unconscious officers cook lying between decks. On the place where she sunk was a buoy placed to warn passing ships.

Note

1. Laid down at the navy yard at Rotterdam on 26 October 1842 and launched in the afternoon of 18 May 1848 (newspaper Opregte Haarlemsche Courant dated the 20^th) and brought on 18 August to the navy yard at Hellevoetsluis. Commissioned om 1 May 1849. With a displacement of 943 tons and as dimensions 40 x 12,30 metres. The armament consisted of 26 guns. ‘Kuilkorvette‘. The archive of the Navy Shipyard Hellevoetsluis no. 509 (Nationaal Archive The Hague) called her Sumatraan and that she docked on 9 October 1848 in the so-called keel dock for her copper doubling and undocked on the 23^rd.

Dutch frigate ship De Vijf Gebroeders departed for Batavia, Dutch East Indies according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 7 April1851

An item dated Den Helder 5th reported the departure on the 1st of the Dutch frigate ship De Vijf Gebroeders captain P. Dekker towards Batavia, Dutch East Indies with on board 125 men of the colonial troops.

Chinese reefer (ex-Star Service 2008-2011) Star Service I 2011-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 22 February 2014

Singapore-flagged, IMO 9438482, MMSI 566028000 and callsign 9V9398. Ex-Star Service I renamed April 2011. Gross tonnage 14.030 tons, summer deadweight 13.207 tons and as dimensions 163 x 26 x 7,8 metres. Built in 2008 at the Shikoku Dockyard, Takamatsu, Japan. Owned by OOCL, Hong Kong/China and managed by Bright Star Shipmanagement, Cebu City, Philippines.

Greek LPG tanker Gas Cobia 2011-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 22 February 2014

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9451991, MMSI 538004119 and callsign V7VG8. Gross register tonnage 22.978 tons, net register tonnage 6.893 tons, summer deadweight 26.416 tons and as dimensions 174,20 (over all)  x 28,00 (mpulded) x 10,5 metres. Independent Type A tanker. Built in 2011 by Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan, South Korea. Owned and managed by Prime Gas Management, Athens, Greece.

Norwegian shuttle tanker (ex-Hanne Knutsen 1995-1998) Navion Norvegia 1998-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 22 February 2014

Bahamas-flagged, homeport Nassau, IMO 9063067, MMSI 3111020500 and callsign C6XS6. Ex-Hanne Knutsen renamed June 1998. Gross tonnage 73.868 tons, net tonnage 38.987 tons, summer deadweight 130.596 tons and as dimensions 265 x 42 x 16,019 metres. Built in 1995 by Navantia Carenas Puerto Real, Puerto Real, Spain. Owned and managed by Navion Offshore Loading AS, Stavanger, Norway.

Norwegian frigate ship Isabella stranded on the Dutch island Texel according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 12 January 1857

An item reported that in the night of 4-5 January during a North East gale the Norwegian frigate ship Isabella captain Larsen of Drammen was stranded on the Eijerlandsche gronden, Texel. Around 12.00 o’clock was her aft ship smashed and went her crew of 15 men in the boat reaching a hour later safely the beach behind Akijab. The vice consul for Sweden and Norway came immediately and took care of them. They were with cars brought to Den Burg. The edition of 2 February published an announcement of the auction of rigging, anchors, masts and what was left of her hull on Monday the 9th 10.00 o’clokc at Cocksdorp, Eijerland (Texel). She was underway with a cargo of timber from Drammen towards London.

Russian frigate ship Suomi stranded on the Dutch island Terschelling according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 8 November 1852

An announcement reported the aution on Thursday the 11th 10.00 o’clock at Hoorn, Terschelling of the casco of if further damaged the wreck included rigging of the Russian frigate ship Suomi captain C.A. Levon of Brahéstadt and what was left of her cargo linseed. She was underway from Kerich towards Hull, England.

Dutch frigate ship De Zaan broken up at Den Helder, Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 27 January 1851

An announcement reported the sale of a large party oak and pine wood suitable for building or other wise firewood. The wood was coming from the frigate ship De Zaan lying in the Binnenhaven and which was broken up. For more details A. Wallin.

French frigate ship Aliné stranded on the Dutch island Texel according to the Dutch newspaper Weekblad van Den Helder en het Nieuwediep dated 23 September 1844

An announcement reported the intended auction by notary J.L. Kikkert on Tuesday the 24th 11.00 o’clock in the harbour of Texel of 25 bales tobacco and one bale cotton and some loose cotton all wet and damaged by seawater and further more the large boot all belonging to the French frigate ship Aliné captain Jozeph Savarij stranded on the Eijerlandsche buitengronden. She was underway from Bahia, Brazil towards Hamburg Germany.

American whaler Charles W. Morgan lying at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item reported that the Charles W. Morgan of New Bedford transferred at Honolulu 600 barrels whale oil and 6.000 lbs bone to the Iolani.

American revenue cutter Pawtuxet serving as support ship according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item reported that the fine revenue steam cutter Pawtuxet got the task during the winter to patrol along the coast between Boston, cape Ann and Holmes Hole supporting if necessary other ships. She carried with her extra provisions, fuel, water and so on to supply other ships if wanted.

American steamship Old Colony commissioned on the line New York-Boston-Newport according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item reported that the new splendid steamship Old Colony was commissioned on the shipping line between New York, Boston and Newport replacing the Newport which was laid up during the winter. The Old Colony was built by John English&Son for the so-called Sound service with as dimensions 315’x 42’(beam)-75’ (over all) x 14 (depth).

American whaler William Gifford lying at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item reported that the bark William Gifford of New Bedford transferred at Honolulu 10.000 gallons whale oil and 5.000 lbs. bone to the Ceylon.

American whaler Arnolda lying at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item reported that the Arnolda of New Bedford transferred at Honolulu 1.000 barrels whale oil and 18.000 lbs bone to the Ceylon.

American whaler Oliver Crocker lying at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item reported that the bark Oliver Crocker of New Bedford transferred at Honolulu 1.150 barrels whale oil and 20.000 lbs. bone to the Ceylon.

American whaler Florida lying at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item reported that the Florida of New Bedford transferred at Honolulu 650 barrels whale oil and 9.000 lbs to the Ceylon.

American whaler Congress lying at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 26 December 1865

An item reported that the Congress of New Bedford transferred at Honolulu 670 barrels whale oil and 9.800 lbs. bone to the Ceylon bound for New Bedford.

Russian Bark Kruzenshtern 1970s

Former German Padua from 1926, in 1946 ceded to the Soviet Union

Austrian central battery ship Kaiser Max 1874-1920

Of the Kaiser-Max-class with as sister ships the Don Juan d’Austria and the Prinz Eugen. Laid down on 14 February 1874 at the shipyard Stabilimento Tecnico Triestino at Triest, launched on 28 December 1875, completed on 26 October 1876, stricken on 30 December 1904, since serving as accommodation ship at Cattaro Bay and finally handed over to Yugoslavia in 1920 and renamed Tivat. In fact was this a condemned wood-built steam frigate which was converted into an iron-built  central battery/casemate ship. The original engines were used except for the boilers. Of the original sail area of 1633,15 square metres remained after the conversion just 1156, 60 square metres. After her conversion she had a displacement of 3.548 tons and as dimensions 73,23 (waterline0-75,87 (over all) x 15,25 x 6,15 metres or 240’3”-249’x 50’x 20’2”. The 2 cylinder 2755 ihp engine allowed a speed of 13,28 knots. Her crew numbered 400 men. The armament consisted of 8-21cm gun, 4-9cm guns, 2-7cm guns,6-4,7cm quick firing guns,3-4,7cm machineguns, 2-2,5cm machineguns and finally 4-35cm torpedo tubes (1-bow, 1 stern and on each beam 1).

Dutch merchant ship Zwaan left Nieuwediep, Netherlands with on board Japanese army officer according to the Dutch newspaper Nieuwe Courant van Den Helder dated Wednesday 30 August 1865

An item dated Den Helder the 29th reported the departure that morning of the Dutch merchant ship Zwaan captain Doeksen with on board a Japanese army officer. He served the last two years in the Dutch army. According to rumours he was called by the Japanese cabinet for special reasons although he seemed to return later back to the Netherlands.

British brig Mary&Ann stranded at Den Helder, Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche Courant dated Wednesday 2 May 1865

An item dated Den Helder 1st reported that the afternoon before the British brig Mary&Ann loaded with coal stranded against the sea dyke caused by a strong wind near the East battery. The hard wind and high seas prevented her refloating by the Dutch tug Archimedes captain De Liefde. Her crew left in the evening the ship which was heavily leaking fearing that she could be each moment be smashed into pieces. The next morning went the crew to salvage everything of value on board. The ship seemed to be lost.

American warships USS Colorado and Frolic at Nieuwediep, Netherlands bound for Cherbourg, France according to the Dutch Nieuwe Courant van Den Helder dated Wednesday 23 August 1865

Advance

An item dated Den Helder the 22nd reported that the American warships Colorado (1) and Frolic (2) intended to leave next Friday towards Cherbourg, France. At that moment were they bunkering coal.

Notes
1. Screw steam frigate laid down in 1856 a the Norfolk Navy Yard, launched on 19 June by Miss N.S. Dornin, commissioned on 13 March 1858 and finally decommissioned on 8 June 1876 although not earlier sold as on 18 February 1885.
2. USS side wheel steamship Frolic, built in 1862 at Greenock, Scotland. Captured in 1863 by the USS Santiago de Cuba as the blockade runner Advance and commissioned in October 1864 as the USS Advance. Served as the dispatch vessel Frolic for the American  European squadron [in 1865] Sold in 1883 and became a merchant ship.

Dutch ship Willemina en Clara destined with troops towards the Dutch East Indies according to the Dutch newspaper Nieuwe Courant van Den Helder dated Wednesday 23 August 1865

An item dated Den Helder the 22nd referred to a tiding from Harderwijk (1) dat on 2 September a detachment of 125 men (including 10 non-commissioned officers) commanded by major H.A. Termijtelen of the Colonial Army would embark the Willemina en Clara captain F. Molenaar lying at Nieuwediep. Other officers which accompanied this detachment were the 1st infantry lieutenant P. de Riemer and 2nd infantry lieutenant W..N.A. van Loenen en de 2nd lieutenants of the artillery J.L. van Wijhe and H.J.G. Souman.

Note
1. In this town was the so-called Koloniaal Werfdepot between 1814 and 1909 situated where the soldiers for the East Indies Army in the Dutch East Indies were recruited.

Dutch gunboat No. 32 stationed at Terschelling, Netherlands according to the Dutch newspaper Heldersche en Nieuwedieper Courant dated 29 September 1861

An item reported that the Dutch gunboat No. 32 commanded by 1st lieutenant Van Mansvelt would be stationed off Terschelling.

American whaler Europa in October at Honolulu escaping capture by CSS Shenandoah according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 19 December 1865

An item written by captain Crosby on board of the Europa of Edgartown lying at Honolulu on 24 October. She came back from the Arctic with a catch that season of 650 barrels whale oil and 12.000 lbs bone. Transported home were 2.600 barrels whale oil and 13.000 lbs bone. On board were 1.450 barrels whale oil and 12.000 lbs bone stored. Sailing with eight whalers she managed to escape in the fog when the ships were attacked by the Shenandoah (1) and during which seven were burned.

Note
1. The commerce raider CSS Shenandoah, a sailing vessel with auxiliary steam power, launched on 17 August 1863 at the shipyard of Alexander Stephen&Sons, River Clyde, Scotland as the Sea King. The same year purchased by the Confederate States, commissioned as commerce raider on 19 October 1864 and surrendered on 6 November 1865 to the Union forces. She was really successful capturing 38 ships mostly whalers. In 1866 sold to the sultan of Zanzibar and renamed El Majid.

American ship Otago underway to New Bedford according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 19 December 1865

An item reported the departure from San Francisco on the 13th of the Otago towards New Bedford loaded with 7.000 barrels oil and a further more a quantity of bone.

American whaling activities at Fayal, Azores in November according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 19 December 1865

Letters received from Fayal, Azores dated 16 November supplied details about the American whaling activities there been active. The bark Acaso departed the 11th towards New Bedford. Within a fortnight would the British brig Goodwin to do the same. She was loaded with oil belonging to Swift&Allen, J.&W.R. Wing, O.&M. Howland, John P. Knowles, Swift&Perry, William Watkins, William Hathaway jr., all of New Bedford, Herman Smith of Boston and Freeman&Hilliard of Provincetown. Strong Eastern winds prevented her being ready with loading. On the 18th arrived the Fredonia also slowed by the Eastern winds. The Commodore Morris captain Howland of New Bedford arrived on thee 12th and unloaded 75 barrels sperm oil. Her catch that season consisted of 825 barrels sperm oil and 30 barrels whale oil.

Japanese car carrier Morning Catherine 2008-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 22 February 2014

\Panama-flagged, IMO 9338711, MMSI 354076000 and callsign 3ENY4. Gross tonnage 60.876 tons, summer deadweight 22.678 tons and as dimensions 199 x 32 x 7,8 metres. Built in 2008 by Imabari Shipbuilding Marugama Yard, Marugama, Japan. Owned and managed by Excel Marine Ltd., Fukuoka, Japan.

Singapore oil/chemical tanker (ex-Stena Concord 2004-2010, Genmar Concord 2010-2013) Concord 2013-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 22 February 2014

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO9258600, MMSI 538004226 and callsign V7VW3. Ex-Stena Concord renamed 23 January 2010 and Genmar Concord renamed 28 May 2013. Gross tonnage 27.357-20.998 (reduced)-26.302,46 (Suez), net tonnage 13.866-21.199,06 (Suez)-22.738 (Panama) tons, displacement 10.007 (light ships)-32.109 (normal ballast)-57.130 (summer/winter)-58.509 (tropical) tons, deadweight 22.102 (normal ballast)-45.841 (winter)-47.122 (summer)-48.502 (tropical) tons and as dimensions 174,80 (between perpendiculars)-182,50 (over all) x 32,20 x 2,525 (lightship)-7,227 (normal ballast)-11.963 (winter)-12.217 (summer)-12.471 (tropical) x 17,541 (moulded depth)metres. Delivered on 23 February  2004 at the Uljanik Shipyard, Pula, Croatia. Registered and siponent owner MR Concord Shipping L.L.C., Marshall Islands, technical operator Anglo Eastern Shipmanagement Singapore, Singapore and commercial operated by Northern Fund management America, Stamford, USA. As the Stena Concord chartered by Arlington Tankers Ltd from Stena Bulk AB, Sweden at least until 10 November 2009.