National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, England
The Ton-class coastal minesweepers built in the 1950s preceded by tge Algerine-class were succeeded by the River-class minesweepers built in the 1980s, Hunt- class mine countermeasure vessels built between 1978-1988and Sandown-class minehunters in service since 1989
Mentioned in the catalogue as Collection No. 165, Class I-Division A. Shot-proof ships-designs proposed, but not adopted. Model.
Source
Catalogue of the naval models in the South Kensington Museum, London, 1865.
Mentioned in the catalogue as Collection No. 164, Class I-Division A. Shot-proof ships-designs proposed, but not adopted. Model.
Source
Catalogue of the naval models in the South Kensington Museum, London, 1865.
Sistership Leberecht Maass. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Type 1934-, or Z-1 or Leberecht Maass-class succeeded by Type 1934A-class. Ordered on 7 April 1934, laid down by Deutsche Werke, Kiel, Germany on 7 Januar 1935, launched on 30 November 1935, commissioned on 13 May 1937, surrendered to the British on 14 May 1945 and broken up in 1949.
Homeport Dunkirk. Master Jean Diricksen. Measurement 30 ton. Armament 6 gun 4 swivels. Crew 38 men.
Source
H. Malo Les Corsaires dunkerquois et Jean Bart, vol. 2.
Homeport Dunkirk. Master Nicolas Delattre.
Source
H. Malo Les Corsaires dunkerquois et Jean Bart, vol. 2.
USS Mahan. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Gridley-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
USS Bagley. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Gridley-class preceded by Mahan-class succeeded by Bagley-class. L
Part of Gridley-class preceded by Mahan-class succeeded by Bagley-class. Laid down by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Fore River Shipyard on 3 June 1935, launched on 25 February 1937, commissioned on 2 September 1937, decommissioned on 19 April 1946 and sold on 2 October 1947 to be broken up.
Shipbrokers Adam Beth and Jan Kramp. Auction at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement, Haarlemmerdyk, Amsterdam on Monday 22 October 1736 when the Boomklok stopped of the fluyt ship De Bloejende Boekwyt, commandeur Dirk Blank. Built in 1721. In 1733-1734 hull renewed and since 1733 large parts of the rigging. Lying north of the Bickersboom. Dimensions 96¾ (prow) x 24.4 (first beam before large hatch within the hull) x 11.1½ (depth of hold at first beam before large hatch on load line) x 5.7 (height verdeck first beam before large hatch) x 7.8½ (height steering wheel area) Amsterdam foot. Bidding stopped at ƒ 4,500.
Source
Stadsarchief Amsterdam 5071 inventory no. 4
Shipbrokers Jacob de Flines. Auction at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement, Haarlemmerdyk, Amsterdam on Monday 22 October 1736 when the Boomklok stopped of the fluyt De Anna, commandeur Pieter Kraey. Built in 1729 and in 1735 new bowsprit and partly the rigging. Armed with 2 iron gotelingen. Dimensions 112 (prow) x 27.10½ (first beam before large hatch within the hull) x 12.6 (depth of hold at first beam before large hatch on load line) x 6.6 (height verdeck first beam before large hatch) x (height steering wheel area) Amsterdam foot. Sold for ƒ 13,725 to Verlaan and Vooghdt.
Source
Stadsarchief Amsterdam 5071 inventory no. 4
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Part of the Gato-class diesel-electric submarines preceded by Mackerel-class succeeded by Balao-class. Original displacement 1,525 (surfaced)-2,424 (submerged) tons and as dimensions 311.8-311.10 x 27.3 x 17 (maximum) feet. After the conversion was the displacement 1,700 (surfaced)-2,308 (standard) tons and the dimensions 341.6 (over all) x 27.4 (maximum) feet. Instead of original armament of 10-53.3cm/21” torpedo tubes remained just the six bow torpedo tubes. Design agent Philadelphia Naval Shipyard yard was responsible for the actually convenversion. The boats were cut in half and next step was to add a 24-foot section between the forward compartment and the control room. This section was to accommodate the air-control center and required electronic equipment. The stern torpedo room was converted into berthing space resulting in the loss of torpedo tubes.
Sources
ONI 31-2A. Submarine sighting Guide, dated June 1958.
John D. Alden. The Fleet Submarine in the U.S. Navy. A design and construction history.
N. Friedman. U.S. Submarines Since 1945: An Illustrated Design History.
Wikepedia.
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Frigate, E.I.C.-chamber Amsterdam, built in 1691, dimensions 93'7"-95’ x 26'5½" x 12'8¼. One deck.
Sources
F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie.
Collectie Aanwinsten 1e afdeling nr. 938 (Nationaal Archief)
Pinnace, E.I.C.-chamber Amsterdam, built in1691, dimensions 145-145'6½ x 36¼ x 15'5¾.
Sources
F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie.
Collectie Aanwinsten 1e afdeling nr. 938 (Nationaal Archief)
Netherlands-flagged, IMO 7117400, MMSI 244692000 and call sign PFRI. Built by Foxhol Scheepswerf, Hoogezand, Netherlands in 1960.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 20 January 1940 No. 650 g1. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland that on 16 January 1940 that the Turkish merchant steamship Nazim of 4,600 ton sailed for French account to Marseille, France in the Mediterranean. The Turkish government forbade passing via Gibraltar.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 20 January 1940 No. 650 g1. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Auslandthat on 16 January 1940 that the Turkish merchant steamship Burhaniye of 5,000 ton sailed for French account to harbours in the Mediterranean. The Turkish government forbade passing via Gibraltar.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
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Order authorized on 10 June 1896, laid down by Union Iron Works, San Francisco, California, USA on 26 July 1897, launched on 16 July 1898, renamed Coast Torpedo Boat NO. 5 on 1 August 1918 commissioned on 22 March 1899, decommissioned on 13 March 1919 and sold on 9 September 1919.
An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 28 February of the American whaling barque Robert Morrison master Norton from St. Lucas 150 barrels sperm oil 1,350 barrels whale oil
An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 26 February of the American whaler Almira master Jenks from Maiu 140 barrels sperm oil 1,140 barrels whale oil 16,000 lbs bone
National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, England
The iron built gunboat possessed one single gun mounted in an armoured turret in a fixed position. Design of Messrs Maudslay, Sons and Field, Lambeht Marsh, London, England. Unknown if ever built. Dimensions 150 x 21 feet
Mentioned in the catalogue as Collection No. 167, 1/4” scale, no further details.Class I-Division A. Shot-proof ships-designs proposed, but not adopted.
Source
Catalogue of the naval models in the South Kensington Museum, London, 1865.
The South Kensington Museum exhibited in 1889 three whole designs of the late Mr. Kennedy of Whitehaven of double ended armour clad twin screw warships.
Source
Catalogue of ship models and marine engineering in the South Kensington Museum, 1889. No. 50
Sistership Carquois of Claymore-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Fanfare of the Branlebas-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Claymore-class preceded by Arquebuse-class succeeded by Branlebas-class. Ordered on 2 September 1903, laid down by Chantiers et Atelier Augustin Normand, Le Havre in 1904, launched on 14 March 1906 and stricken on 19 March 1926.
Lying at Ferrol, Spain on 5 February 1597. Measurement 400 toneladas. Of the crown. Part of the Spanish Armada or Third Spanish Armada in 1597?
Source
Cesáreo Fernández Duro . Historia de la Armada Española, vol. 3.
Lying at Ferrol, Spain on 5 February 1597. Measurement 96 toneladas. Of the crown. Part of the Spanish Armada or Third Spanish Armada in 1597?
Source
Cesáreo Fernández Duro . Historia de la Armada Española, vol. 3.
Opiniâtre of Aventurier-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Sistership Touareg of Arabe-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Enseigne Gabolde. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Arabe-class (Japanese export version of the Kaba-2nd class destroyers) preceded by Aventurier-class succeeded by Enseigne Gabolde. Ordered in 1916, laid down by Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, Yokosuka, Japan in 1917, launched in 1917, completed in 1917, commissioned in 1917, stricken on 18 August 1933 and broken up.
According to a list supplied by Luther D. Cook active in the whaling at Sag Harbor as owner and managing agent mentioned the whaler Gem on 16 September departing Sag Harbor. Tonnage 326 tons. Barque.
Source
Freeman Hunt. The Merchants’Magazine and Commercial Review. Vol. 10 January-June 1844. New York, USA 1844.
According to a list supplied by Luther D. Cook active in the whaling at Sag Harbor as owner and managing agent mentioned the whaler Alexander on 16 September departing Sag Harbor. Tonnage 370 tons.
Source
Freeman Hunt. The Merchants’Magazine and Commercial Review. Vol. 10 January-June 1844. New York, USA 1844.
Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 13 June 2025
Norway-flagged, homeport Begrn, Norway, IMO 9387695, MMSI 257375000 and call sign LAFK7. Built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea in 2009. Owner Westfal-Iarsen&Co. AS, manager Westfal-Iarsen Management AS, both of Bergen, Norway.
Spiegel ship, E.I.C.-chamber Amsterdam, built in 1690, dimensions 145'5" x 36¼ x 15½ feet.
Source
F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie.
E.I.C.-chamber Amsterdam, built in 1688, dimensions 131'1½ x 32'6" x 13'10¾” feet.
Source
F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie.
Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 13 June 2025
Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9697507, MMSI 538011362 and call sign V7A7018. Built by Sasaki Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Osakikamijia, Japan in 2014. Owner Fukujyu Kaiun Ltd./ohrainbow Ltd., Gothenburg, Sweden and manager Erasmus Corp, Athens, Greece.
Homeport Dunkirk. Master Jean Diricksen. Measurement 8 ton. Crew 20 men.
Source
H. Malo Les Corsaires dunkerquois et Jean Bart, vol. 2.
Homeport Dunkirk. Master Jean Diricksen.
Source
H. Malo Les Corsaires dunkerquois et Jean Bart, vol. 2.
Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 13 June 2025
As Braakman and VB Braakman Belgium-flagged, IMO 8915457, MMSI 205199000 and call sign ORLY. Launched by Chantiers de Naval Rupelmonde, Rupelmonde, Belgium with yard number 463 on 28 February 1991.
Lying at Ferrol, Spain on 5 February 1597. Measurement 305 toneladas. Of the crown. Part of the Spanish Armada or Third Spanish Armada in 1597?
Source
Cesáreo Fernández Duro . Historia de la Armada Española, vol. 3.
Lying at Ferrol, Spain on 5 February 1597. Measurement 200 toneladas. Of the crown. Part of the Spanish Armada or Third Spanish Armada in 1597?
Source
Cesáreo Fernández Duro . Historia de la Armada Española, vol. 3.
Lorient, France, June 2025
Facebook Group Fishery and Maritime Ships Photography
Part of Kimon- or FDIH HN-class preceded by Dutch Kortenaer, S- or Standard frigate-class in Greek service called Elli-class and Hydra-class. Greece signed a contract with the Naval Group, Lorient, Grance in September 2021 for purchasing three frigates, with the building contract dated 24 March 2022. Laid down on 15 April 2024, launched on 28 May 2025 and to be commissioned in 2026.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 20 January 1940 No. 650 g1. reported that the Turkish merchant steamship Burhaniye sailed for enemy account to harbours in the Mediterranean. The Turkish government forbade passing via Gibraltar.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
In his letter No. 855 dated Lisbon 8 July 1941 reported the German naval attaché in Portugal to the Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine at Berlin the marine traffic at Ponte Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal the Norwegian ship Para. Arriving on 7 June 1941 coming from Lisbon, Portugal, departing to Lagos, Nigeria on 9 June , art 31313, gross register tonnage 3,986 tons, cargo coal, loaded diesel oil.
Source
Bundesarchive. RM 11-17. German naval attaché in Portugal.
Lorient, France, June 2025
Facebook Group Fishery and Maritime Ships Photography
Part of Kimon- or FDIH HN-class preceded by Dutch Kortenaer, S- or Standard frigate-class in Greek service called Elli-class and Hydra-class. Greece signed a contract with the Naval Group, Lorient, Grance in September 2021 for purchasing three frigates, with the building contract dated 24 March 2022. Laid down in later 2023, launched on 15 April 2024 to be commissioned in 2025.
An item reported that 3 miles off San Martin, California, USA an American aircraft sighted on the position 30.30 north latitude and 116 west a longitude a fishing boat. When she was approached she disappeared so it was believed that it was a Japanese submarine disguised as fishing boot.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 25 dated 4 January 1942
An item reported that the Australian Royal Airforce (R.A.A.F.) attacked Japanese bases in the Caroline Islands.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 25 dated 4 January 1942
An item reported that on several occasions searchlights were seen from Samoa.
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Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 25 dated 4 January 1942
Lorient, France June 2025
Facebook Group Fishery and Maritime Ships Photography
Part of City-class preceded by Tripartite-class. Laid down by Pirioi, Concarneu, France on 30 November 2021, technical launched late February 2023, launched on 29 March 2023, sea trials started on 17 July 2024 and to be commissioned in 2025.
Yard number 3770. Yard Abeking&Rasmussen, Lemwerder, Germany. Date building order 11 December 1942. Date completion 11 August 1944.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
Mentioned in the catalogue as Collection No. 163, Class I-Division A. Shot-proof ships-designs proposed, but not adopted. Patented. Full and section models of a gunboat showing plans of armour-plates: (a) box plated rolled, and ends and sides turned up, (b) box plates rolled without ends and (c) box plate and clip for armour to wooden ships.
Source
Catalogue of the naval models in the South Kensington Museum, London, 1865.
Nearing Lorient, France June 2025
Facebook Group Fishery and Maritime Ships Photography
Part of Mistral-class preceded by Foudre-class. Homeport, Toulon, France, MMSI 228784000 and call sign FADX. Laid down by Chantiers de Saint Naziare, France on 20 January 2010, launched on 17 September 2010 and commissioned on 27 December 2012.
Lying at Ferrol, Spain on 5 February 1597. Measurement 70 toneladas. Of the crown. Part of the Spanish Armada or Third Spanish Armada in 1597?
Source
Cesáreo Fernández Duro . Historia de la Armada Española, vol. 3.
Lying at Ferrol, Spain on 5 February 1597. Measurement 200 toneladas. Of the crown. Part of the Spanish Armada or Third Spanish Armada in 1597?
Source
Cesáreo Fernández Duro . Historia de la Armada Española, vol. 3.
Lorient, France June 2025
Facebook Group Fishery and Maritime Ships Photography
Of the Gendarmerie Maritime. France-flagged, IMO 4547484. Built at Lorient, France on 19 February 1997.
According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 22 September 1916 due to unknown on the location 110 miles of the island Minoria. Tonnage 1,373 tons.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.
According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 19 September 1916 due to submarine attack on the location 53 miles south south east of Cap Carbonara. Tonnage 270 tons.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.
Opiniâtre of Aventurier-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Sistership Touareg of Arabe-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Enseigne Gabolde. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Arabe-class (Japanese export version of the Kaba-2nd class destroyers) preceded by Aventurier-class succeeded by Enseigne Gabolde. Ordered in 1916, laid down by Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, Yokosuka, Japan in 1917, launched in 1917, completed in 1917, commissioned in September 1917, stricken on 14 June 1936 and broken up.
Sistership Flusser Smith-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Smith-class preceded by Truxtun-class succeeded by Paulding-class. Ordered under the Act of 29 June 1906. Laid down by William Cramp&Sons, Philadelphia, USA on 18 March 1908, launched on 20 April 1909, commissioned on 26 November 1909, decommissioned on 2 September 1919, bombing target and sold to be broken up on 20 December 1921.
Eric Ravilious. Australian War Memorial
Painting made on a location in a submarine control room using drawings of the submarine interior in summer 1940 at Portsmouth and the (shore establishment) British submarine base HMS Dolphin at Fort Blockhouse, Gosport.
First mentioned in 1796, last mentioned in 1808, armament of 22 guns. Ex-French Presa.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976
Built at Baia in 1791, first mentioned in 1797, last mentioned in 1828, armament of 24 guns.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
Description: Anti-submarine equipment of HMAS ML426 (ML is motor launch) a ship built in Australia and known as the Fairmile. Sub Lieutenant Dudley Robin Ross, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserves, on the right, is carrying out an attack on an enemy submarine using the ASDIC (Anti Submarine Detection Investigation Committee) equipment in the wheelhouse. On the left, S5176 Able Seaman Robert Myles John Stutsell is relaying the report through to the bridge and steering the Fairmile towards the indicated location of the submarine. Stutsell was trained for this work in England and also served with the Royal Navy.
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In his letter dated Istanbul, 20 January 1940 No. 650 g1. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland that the Turkish merchant steamship Altay sailed for enemy account to harbours in the Mediterranean. The Turkish government forbade passing via Gibraltar.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 20 January 1940 No. 650 g1. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland that the Turkish merchant steamship Turkan sailed for enemy account to harbours in the Mediterranean. The Turkish government forbade passing via Gibraltar.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Eric Ravilious. Australian War Memorial.
Painting made on a location in a submarine control room using drawings of the submarine interior in summer 1940 at Portsmouth and the (shore establishment) British submarine base HMS Dolphin at Fort Blockhouse, Gosport
Source
Australian War Memorial
In his letter No. 855 dated Lisbon 8 July 1941reported the German naval attaché in Portugal to the Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine at Berlin the marine traffic at Ponte Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal the Portuguese ship Lima. Arriving on 15 June coming from Lisbon, Portugal, departing to western Azores on 15 June, art 28518, gross register tonnage 3,866 tons , general cargo, unloaded part of her cargo included 45 ton war stores.
Source
Bundesarchive. RM 11-17. German naval attaché in Portugal.
In his letter No. 855 dated Lisbon 8 July 1941reported the German naval attaché in Portugal to the Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine at Berlin the marine traffic at Ponte Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal the Dutch ship Nigerstroom. Arriving on 13 June coming from the Indies via Capetown, South Africa, departing to England on 4 June, art 30440, gross register tonnage 4,639 tons, general cargo, loaded diesel oil.
Source
Bundesarchive. RM 11-17. German naval attaché in Portugal.
Homeport Dunkirk. Master François Domain. Measurement 300 ton.
Source
H. Malo Les Corsaires dunkerquois et Jean Bart, vol. 2.
Homeport Dunkirk. Master François Domain. Measurement 36 ton.
Source
H. Malo Les Corsaires dunkerquois et Jean Bart, vol. 2
Netherlands-flagged, homeport Den Helder, IMO 4601084, MMSI 245846000 and call sign PAVD. Part of Holland-class. Laid down at Damen Shipyard at Galatz, Romania on 9 April 2010, launched on 21 April 2011, completed by Damen Schelde Naval, Vlissingen, Netherlands since 2012 and commissioned on 29 November 2013
Moody described his invention as a strong, impenetrable, light-draft floating battery suitable for shore, harbour and river defence. Four equal rays projected from a cnetral circular fort of hwich surfaces were protected with thick armour and sloping upwards from the edge or circumference of the battery towards the centre.’ Nearly flat bottom ‘sloping more suddenly upwards out of the water to the horizontal line creating a sharp projecting continous ridge between the upper and under surfaces and at the same a efficient protections against ramming. Vertical bulkheads divided the battery into a series of water-tight compartments in rays and central fort.Very light draught.
Described by Samuel J. Mackie in his “The National Defences of Great Britain, especially with reference to the future requirements of floating forts”. According to Moody who supplied models and draings were the costs around 80,000 pound sterling. Mackie described a floating fort with an extreme diameter of 180 feet from the end of one ray to the other, a central cone with an external diameter of 114 feet, armed with 8-600 ponders propelled via the hydraulic principle with 200 nhp. Inside diameter of main gundeck was 74.4, the heights between decks 10.10, depth of hold below the gundeck 12.3 and the draught of water 8.4 feet with a calculated displacement of 3,327 tons.The circle of the guns had a radius of 30 feet from the centre of the battery. Estimated speed according to Moody 8-9 knots, Mr. Ruthven believed 6 knots more likely. Coal supply calculated on 30 tons/day or 24 hours/full speed at 8 knots. With modifications of the hull lines for foreign operations was 12-14 knots possible.Nine main watertight segments consisting of 1 central circular hold and 8 divergent compartments.
Note
1. John Moody (13 December 1801 York, England-5 March 1872, Bridlington, England). Owner and managing director of the Goole Steam Shipping Company established in 1864.
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Floating batteries, light-ships, beacons and lifeboats by captain John Moody, late maniging director of the goole steam-shipping compan. London, 1867.
Journal of the Royal United Service Institution, Whitehall Yard. Vol. XII. London, 1869.
English Patents of Inventions, Specifications: 1865, 2131-2200. No. 2173 dated 24 August 1865.
The Dutch magazine claimed that the floating battery type was an American invention but the idea was soon taken over by the British. It was a circular vessel with a hull of 3 feet oak wood with on top iron plates with a thickness of 15 centimeter. The guns shooting a 460 pound heavy projectile were divided over the ship at equal distance of each other. Diamer 218 feet. The battery could be turned using the hydrauic engine positoned beneath the mast and be handled by 2-3 engineers. Weight of the battery 90,000.
Commissioners considered floating batteries to suport the permanent fortifications defending the more important positios.President of the committee was rear admiral Sir Thomas Maitland. Several eminent shipbuilders were spoken. The stationary floating batteries possessed steadiness and light draught. “The expense of such a battery would be considerably greater than that of a masonry work bearing the same armament, and would be by no means so efficient, on many grounds. Stationary floating batteries would not only be more expensive in the first instance, but would involve a considerable annual outlay for maintenance, and would require periodical renewal at certain interval ; they are liable to be sunk by the concentrated fire of or collision with large ships, the approach of which cannot be guarded against at high water, owing to the great rise of tide on the coast of England; they cannot, under any circumstances, afford a perfectly steady platform for accurate fire, such as is now more than ever indispensable with rifled ordnance ; and they have not that advantage which is possessed by a casemated work, of affording good barrack accommodation. Your Commissioners therefore do not recommend the adoption of stationary floating batteries of this description, under any circumstances.”
However a moveable floating battery was far more perfect and suitable for defence pueposes with the following qualities: “ purposes. It may be described as a powerful iron-sided steam-vessel, capable alike of batteries. maintaining a fixed station or manœuvring in ageneral engagement, of sufficient size to afford a steady platform for working the guns, yet not so large as to be unmanageable in narrow waters; mounting from 12 to 20 guns, having a speed of from 8 to 10 knots, and of as light a draught of water as is consistent with othergood qualities. Vessels similar in dimensions, armament, and general description to that which they have recommended would be, in some instances, most serviceable as auxiliaries to the permanent fortifications for the defence of harbours and inner waters. They wouldbe free from many of the objections to which the stationary floating battery is liable, and would possess far greater advantages.”
Captain H.W. Tyler, R.E., Railway Department spoke over movebale floating batteries shaped as powerful iron-side steam vessels able to provide a fixed position or manoeuvring during a general engament, armed with 12-20 guns, light draught and a speed of 8-10 knots.
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Michael Scott. On the defence of Spithead including a description of a new system of submarine foundations. London, 1862.
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Mentioned in the catalogue as Collection No. 160, Class I-Division A. Shot-proof ships-designs proposed, but not adopted. Model.
Source
Catalogue of the naval models in the South Kensington Museum, London, 1865.
Bahamas-flagged, homeport Nassau, IMO 9100126, MMSI 3082218000 and call sign C6WF8. Built by Bodewes Shipyard, Hoogezand, Netherlands in 1995. Owner Misje Bulk AS, manager Misje Rederi AS, both of Bergen, Norway.
Lying at Ferrol, Spain on 5 February 1597. Measurement 450 toneladas. Of the crown. Part of the Spanish Armada or Third Spanish Armada in 1597?
Source
Cesáreo Fernández Duro . Historia de la Armada Española, vol. 3.
Lying at Ferrol, Spain on 5 February 1597. Measurement 250 toneladas. Of the crown. Part of the Spanish Armada or Third Spanish Armada in 1597?
Source
Cesáreo Fernández Duro . Historia de la Armada Española, vol. 3.
Amiral Sénès. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
1916 Type Large Torpedo Boat or Grosses Torpedoboot ordered in 1916, launched by Schichau, Elbing, Germany [nowadays Elblag, Poland] with yard number 983 on 31 January 1918, commissioned as SMS S113 on 5 August 1918, handed over to France on 23 May 1920 and sunk as target on 19 July 1938.
