Battleships design “A2” demands in 1910 predicted in 1908

In his article The development of the capital ship (p. 129 and further) predicted Maurice Prendergast the future demands for battleships. What he could not foresee was the arms race, the First World War followed by the Treaties for the Limitations of Naval Armaments in the 1920s and 1930 limiting the number of capital ships and their maximum displacement (35,000 tons) and calibre (40.6cm/16”).

Prediction 1910. Normal displacement 20,800 tons. Dimensions 512 x 85.5 x 28 feet. Horsepower with steam propulsion 27,000 (normal)-35,000 (extreme) ihp. Speed with steam propulsion 21 knots. Armament 10-13.5” B 45 cal guns.

British Orion-class laid down in 1909-1910, displacement 22,274 tons, dimensions 581 x 88.6 x 27.6 feet, horsepower 27,000 shp, speed 21 knots, armament 10-34.3cm/13.5 guns.

American Wyoming-class laid down in 1910, displacement 26,000 (normal)-27,680 (full load) tons, dimensions 554-562 x 93.3 x 28.6-29.7 feet, horsepower 28,000 ship, 20.5 knots speed, armament 12x12-30.5cm/12” guns.

German Kaiser-class laid down 1909-1910, displacement 24,724 (normal)-27,000 (full load) tons, dimensions 565.7 x 95.2 x 29.10 feet, horsepower 27,627 shp, 21 knots speed, armament 10-30.5cm/12” guns.

French Courbet-class laid down in 1910-1911, displacement 23,745 (normal)-25,579 (full load) tons, dimensions 544.7 x 88.7 x 29.8 feet, horsepower 28,000 hp, 21 knots speed, armament 6x2-30.5cm/12” guns.

Giulio Cesare. Original postcard Chocolate La Estrella

Italian Conte di Cavour-class laid down in 1910, displacement 23,458 (standard)-25,489 (deep load) tons, dimensions 577.5 x 91.10 x 30.6 feet, horsepower 30,700-32,800 shp, 21.5 knots speed, armament 3x3&2x2-30.5cm/12” guns.

Source

Alan H. Burgoyne. The Navy League Annual 1908-1909. 

Enemy submarine active near Esperance, Australia according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 6 August 1942

An item reported that an Allied merchant ship was shellled by an enemy submarine around 180 nautical miles southeast of Esperance, Australia. The J.I.C. commented that ships on routes to the east, southeast and west of Australia were numerous attacked but this was the first time on the coastal trade routes to the south.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No.239 dated 6 August 1942.

Enemy raider active near the Chagos Archipelago according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 6 August 1942

An item reported that an Allied merchant ship was attacked by an enemy raider about 600 nautical miles southwest of the Chagos Archipelago, Indian Ocean.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No.239 dated 6 August 1942.

Japanese cargo ship Yamaura Maru 1937-1942

Call sign JCAM. Laid down by Uraga Dock Co. Ltd., Uraga, Japan on 28 July 1937, launched on 30 November 1937, completed on 2 March 1938, requisitioned by the army becoming alloted army transport No. IJA No. 970 on 8 November 1941, run aground in Doma Cove on 15 November 1942 where the wreck remained. Gross tonnage 6,978 tons, under deck 6,150 tons, net tonnage 4,075 tons and dimensions 441.7 x 59.1 x 32.7 x 27 (loaded) feet. Steam turbine propulsion, 833 nhp, speed 95 rpm/14 knots, 110 rpm/17.5 knots, 5,500 bhp, oil bunker capacity 2,950 tons, range 27,000 nautical miles/14 knots. Capable of mounting 12.7cm/5”-15.24cm/6”guns

Enemy submarines active on the Atlantic Ocean according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 7 August 1942

An item reported that at least 3 enemy submarines followed an eastbound Trans-Atlantic convoy of which on 5 August (summary no. 239) one ship was sunk. On 6 August rammed an escorting Canadian destroyer one enemy submarine sinking it of which crew members were saved and taken prisoner.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 240 dated 7 August 1942.

American heavy bombers attacked Japanese convoy according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 8 August 1942

An item reported that on 4 August American heavy bombers attacked by daylight an enemy convoy of 3 large transports and 8 destroyers with as believed results numerous near misses and 2 direct hits.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No.241 dated 8 August 1942.

Japanese passenger-cargo ship Toyama Maru 1913-1944

Call sign JTXD. Laid down by by Mitsubishi Dockyard&Engineering Works, Nagasaki on 4 August 1913, launched on 20 March 1915, delivered on 3 June 1915, requsitioned on 29 January 1941 and torpedoed and sunk by the American submarine USS Sturgeon (SS-187) underway to Okinawa serving as a troop transport on 29 June 1944. Gross tonnage 7,090 tons, under deck 6,574 tons, net tonnage 4,386 tons and dimensions 445.0 x 58.0 x 34.0 x 9 (light)-27 (loaded) feet. 922 Nhp Steam turbine. Fitted out for deep tanks for carrying oil in bulk. 

American waterbarge YW10 on 1 July 1920

Dimensions 142.3 x 22.6 feet. Capacity in 141,470 gallons. Built of steel. Allocation 14^th District. Built or purchased Navy Yard, Puget Sound , 1905. Flush deck.

Source

Navy Department. Ships’ Data U.S. Naval Vessels. 1 July 1920. 

American waterbarge YW9 on 1 July 1920

Dimensions 82.0 x 22.2½ feet. Capacity in 60,000 gallons. Built of steel. Allocation 6th District. Built or purchased Port Royal, S.C., 1898. Well deck.

Source

Navy Department. Ships’ Data U.S. Naval Vessels. 1 July 1920. 

Japanese cargo ship Asakaze Maru 1937-1944

Call sign JPAM. Laid down by by Osaka Iron Works Ld., Innoshima on 24 December 1937, launched on 10 September 1938, completed on 28 November 1938, requisitioned by the navy on 16 December 1940, converted between 22 December 1940-16 January 1941 into an auxiliary collier-oiler, sunk in an Allied air attack on the Marshall Islands on 4 December 1943 and stricken on 15 February 1944. Gross tonnage 6,517 tons, net tonnage 3,880 tons and as dimensions 424.1 x 57.4 x 34.4 x 9.6 (light)-27.6 loaded) feet. Steam turbine propulsion, 517 nhp and range 10,000 nautical miles/cruising speed (>12 knots). 

Characteristics for an American landing craft, mechanized (LCM-6) in March 1961

Dimensions 56 x 14 x 4 feet. Speed maximum 11 knots. Capacity 80 military with field equipment or 120 without or 64,000 pounds cargo. Largest equipment carried 1 light tank or 1 D-7 tractor with angle dozer or 1-2.5 ton truck with 1 ton trailer.

Source

Army forces in amphibious operations (the Army Landing Force). Department of the Army Field Manual FM 31-12. March 1961. 

Characteristics for an American landing craft,vehicle, personnel (LCVP) in March 1961

Dimensions 36 x 10.5 x 3 feet. Speed maximum 9 knots. Capacity 36 military or 7,000 pound cargo. Largest equipment carried 1-¾ ton truck.

Source

Army forces in amphibious operations (the Army Landing Force). Department of the Army Field Manual FM 31-12. March 1961. 

Japanese passenger-cargo ship Yamabiko Maru 1937

Call sign JTVL. Laid down by Uraga Dock Co. Ltd., Uraga, Japan on 23 February 1937, launched on 28 July 1937, completed on 7 December 1937, requisitioned by the navy on 6 August 1941, converted into an auxiliary repair ship at the Fujinagata Zosenship shipyard 15 August-15 October 1941, torpedoed by the American submarine USS Steelhead (SS-280) norht west of Torishima on 10 January 1944, sunk on 13 January 1944 ,and stricken on 10 March 1944. Gross tonnage 6,795 tons, net tonnage 4,050 tons and dimensions 444.7 x 59.0 x 33.7 x 27 (loaded) feet. Steam turbine propulsion, 833 nhp, speed 95 rpm/14 knots, 110 rpm/17.5 knots, 5,500 bhp, oil bunker capacity 2,950 tons, range 27,000 nautical miles/14 knots. Capable of mounting 12.7cm/5”-15.24cm/6”guns. 

French privateer le Tigre 1707

Of Dunkirk. Master François Jamain. Armament 32 guns 4 swivels. Crew 223 men.

Source

H.Malo. La Grande Guerre des Corsaires Dunkerque (1702-1715).

French privateer la Driade 1704

Of Dunkirk. Master François Jamain. Measurement 500 tons. Armament 46 guns 8 swivels. Crew 330 men.

Source

H.Malo. La Grande Guerre des Corsaires Dunkerque (1702-1715).

Icelandic container ship (ex-Sophia 2008-2017) Selfoss 2017-

Amsterdam, Netherlands June 2023

Faroe Islands-flagged, homeport Torshavn, IMO 9433456, MMSI 231123000 and call sign OZ2171. Renamed May 2017. Built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding, Mawei, China in 2008. Owner/manager Eimskip Island Ehf, Reykjavik, Iceland. 

Japanese passenger-cargo ship Tsuyama Maru 1915-1944

Call sign JYMD. Laid down by Mitsubishi Dockyard&Engineering Works, Nagasaki on 9 February 1915, launched on 11 July 1916, delivered on 28 September 1916, requisitioned on 4 October 1941 and torpedoed and sunk by the American submarine USS Pomfret (SS-391) on 2 October 1944. Gross tonnage 6,963 tons, under deck 6,469 tons, net tonnage 4,280 tons and dimensions 445.0 x 58.0 x 34.0 x 9 (light)-27 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion. Fitted out for deep tanks for carrying oil in bulk. 

American whaler Harris visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 1 November 1851

An item reported that at Lahaina, Hawaii on  24 October the American whaler Harris master Hathaway was cleared for cruising.

American whaler Chas. Phillip visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 1 November 1851

An item reported that at Lahaina, Hawaii on  24 October the American whaler Chas. Phillip master Bush was cleared for cruising.

American whaler Bowdich visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 1 November 1851

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 30 October of the American whaler Bowdich master Waldron coming from the Arctic 25 months out 90 barrels sperm oil 26.00 barrels whale oil 1.5000 lbs bone. 

Dutch ferry IJveer 64 2020-

Amsterdam, Netherlands June 2023

Netherlands-flagged, EU No. 02338573, MMSI 244060091  and call sign PC6310. Built by Holland Shipyards, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands in 2020. 

Japanese passenger-cargo ship Tokiwa Maru 1915-1943

Call sign JYWD. Laid down by Mitsubishi Dockyard&Engineering Works, Nagasaki on 25 February 1915, launched on 1 January 1916, completed on 12 August 1916, requisitioned by army as troop transport/cargo ship AA No. 156 on 22 July 1941 and sunk an torpedoed by American submarine UUS Gunnel (SS-253) on in the East China Sea on 19 June 1943. Gross tonnage 6,972 tons, under deck 6,469 tons, net tonnage 4,281 tons and dimensions 445.0 x 58.0 x 34.0 x 9 (light)-27 (loaded) feet. 922 Nhp Steam turbine. Fitted out for deep tanks for carrying oil in bulk. 

American whaler Coral visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 1 November 1851

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 30 October of the American whaler Coral master Sherman coming from Hilo 14 months out 200 barrels whale oil 5.000 lbs bone.

American whaler Sally Anne visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 1 November 1851

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 29 October of the American whaler Sally Anne master Andrews coming from Hilo 11 months out 120 barrels sperm oil 250 barrels whale oil.

American whaler Columbia visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 1 November 1851

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 29 October of the American whaler Columbia master Cash coming from Hilo 12 months out 120 barrels sperm oil 600 barrels whale oil 8.000 lbs bone.

Lithuanian general cargo ship (ex-Harns 1994-2004, Mithril 2004-2006) Lyrika 2006-

Amsterdam, Netherlands June 2023

Lithuania-flagged, IMO 9080675, MMSI 277344000 and call sign LYSE. Ex-Harns renamed July 2004 and Mithril renamed October 2006. Owned and managed by Baltnautic Shipping, Klaipeda, Lithuania. Built by Peters Shipyard, Kampen, Netherlands in 1994. 

Japanese cargo ship Taisoku Maru 1917-1944

Similar to the Huki Maru. Call sign JSJB. Laid down by Asaki Shipbuilding Co., Osaka, Japan in end 1917, launched in 1918, requisitioned by the Japanese navy on 14 March 1941, returned to owners 21 May 1941, requisitioned by the Japanese army to be used as troop transport on 25 September 1943 and torpedoed and sunk by the American submarine USS Cod (SS-244) west of Halmahera on 27 February 1944. Gross tonnage 2,473 tons, under deck 2,057 tons, net tonnage 1,731 tons, deadweight 3,775 tons and as dimensions 281.0 x 41.0 x 24.5 x 6.5 (light)-20.6 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, 175 nhp, coal bunker capacity 419 tons, range 6,000 nautical miles/9.5 knots and speed 9.5 (normal cruising)-10.5 (maximum) knots. 

American whaler Tameriane visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 1 November 1851

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 29 October of the American whaler Tameriane master Shockley coming from the Arctic clean.

American whaler Monongahela visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 1 November 1851

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 28 October of the American whaler Monongahela master Seabury coming from the Arctic 13 months out 550 barrels whale oil 6.000 lbs bone.

American whaler Braganza visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 1 November 1851

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 27 October of the American whaler Braganza master Devoll coming from Hilo 13 months out 11 barrels sperm oil 500 barrels whale oil 4.500 lbs bone

Battleships design “A” demands in 1909 predicted in 1908

In his article The development of the capital ship (p. 129 and further) predicted Maurice Prendergast the future demands for  battleships. What he could not foresee was the arms race, the First World War followed by the Treaties for the Limitations of Naval Armaments in the 1920s and 1930 limiting the number of capital ships and their maximum displacement (35,000 tons) and calibre (40.6cm/16”).

Prediction 1909. Normal displacement 21,500 tons. Dimensions 530 x 84 x 27.5 feet. Horsepower with steam propulsion 50,000 (normal)-100,000 (extreme) ihp. Speed with steam propulsion 25 knots. Speed gas driven 29 knots. May be gas engined. Armament 8-13.5” B 45 cal guns.

British HMS Neptune was laid down on 19 January 1909, displacement 20,000 tons, dimensions 546 x 85 x 28.6 feet, horsepower 25,000 shp, speed 21 knots, armament 12-30.5cm/12”guns.

 

British Colossus-class laid down in 1909, displacement 20,350 tons, dimensions 545.9 x 85.2-86.8 x 27 feet,horsepower 25,000 shp,  speed 21 knots, armament 10-30.5cm/12” guns.

 

British Orion-class laid down in 1909-1910, displacement 22,274 tons, dimensions 581 x 88.6 x 27.6 feet, horsepower 27,000 shp, speed 21 knots, armament 10-34.3cm/13.5 guns.

 

Japanese Kawachi-class laid down in 1909, displacement 2,157-21,787 tons, dimenisions 526-533 x 84.3 x 27-27.8 feet, horsepower 25,00 shp, 21 knots speed, 6x2-30.5cm/12” guns.

 

American Florida-class laid down in 1909, displacement 22,715 (normal)-23,403 (full load) tons, dimensions 510-521.6 x 88.3 x 28.6-30.1 feet, horsepower 28,000 shp, 21 knots speed, armament 10x30.5cm/12” guns.  

 

German Helgoland-class laid down 1908-1909, displacement 33,808 (normal)-24,700 (full load) tons, dimensions 548.7 x 93.6 x 29.4 feet, horsepowe 28,000 ihp, 20.5 knots speed, armament 12x30.5cm/12” guns.

 

German Kaiser-class laid down 1909-1910, displacement 24,724 (normal)-27,000 (full load) tons, dimensions 565.7 x 95.2 x 29.10 feet, horsepower 27,627 shp, 21 knots speed, armament 10-30.5cm/12” guns.

 

Italian Dante Alighieri was laid down in 1909, normal displacement 19,866 tons, dimensions 551.6 x 87.3 x 28.10 feet, horsepower 32,190 shp, 22 knots speed, armament 4x3-30.5cm/12”guns.

Source

Alan H. Burgoyne. The Navy League Annual 1908-1909. 

Portuguese fragatinga Luanda 1782-1800

Built at Luanda [Angola?] in 1782, last mentioned in 1800, armament of 26 guns.

Source

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

Portuguese frigate Nossa Senhora do bom despacho or the Cisne 1779-1802

Launched at Lisbon, Portugal on 25 September 1779, captured by Argentines in 1802.

Source

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

French light cruiser Jean de Vienne 1931-1944

Émile Bertin 

 La Galissonnière class

Laid down by Arsenal de Lorient, Lorient, France on 20 December 1931, launched on 31 July 1935, commissioned on 10 Febuary 1937, scuttled at Toulon, France on 27 November 1942, in hands of the Italian navy, salvaged on 18 February 1943, bombed on 24 November 1943 and broken up in August 1944. Part of the La Galissonnière-class light cruiser preceded by Émile Bertin succeeded by planned De Grasse-class. General class technical characteristics. Displacement 7,600 (standard)-9,120 (full load) tons and as dimensions 179 x 17.5 x 5.35 metres or 587.3 x 57.4 x 17.6 feet. The propulsion consisted of 2-shaft geared turbines and 4 Indret boilers suplying 84,000 shp allowing a speed of 31 (knots)-35 (trial) knots and a range of 7,000 nautical miles/12 knots. Crew numbered 540 men. Armament consisted o x3-15.2 cm/6.0” guns,4x2-9cm/3.5” anti aircraft guns, 66x4-4cm/1.6”guns, 2x2-55cm/21.7” torpedo tubes and 2-4 flying boats, Armour consisted of a 10.5cm/4.1” thick belt, 3cm/1.2” end bulkheads, sides 12cm/4.7”, 3.8cm/1.5” deck and th turrets respectively conning tower protected by 10cm/3.9” respectively 9.5cm/3.7”. 

German screw steam corvette SMS Sophie 1880-1921

Source Bundesarchive RM 3/22928 French photo album 1900

Part of Carola-class corvettes preceded by Bismarck-class succeeded by SMS Nixe. Laid down by Kaiserliche Werft Danzig, Germany in January 880, launched on 10 November 1881, commissioned on 10 August 1882, decommissioned on 7 April 1899, later a barracks ship, sold in 1920 and broken up in 1921. 

French galley Perle 1682-1692

Launched at Marseille, France in1682, condemned in 1692.

Sources

Pierre le Conte, List of men-of-war part II 1650-1700, 1935.

J. Vichot. Repertoire des navires de guerre français. Paris, 1967. 

French galley Perle 1673-1682/1683

Launched at Marseille, France in 1673, last mentioned in 1682 or condemned in 1683. 

Sources

Pierre le Conte, List of men-of-war part II 1650-1700, 1935.

J. Vichot. Repertoire des navires de guerre français. Paris, 1967. 

German unprotected cruiser SMS Seeadler 1890-1917

Source Bundesarchive RM 3/22928 French photo album 1900

Part of Bussard-class unprotected cruisers preceded by Schalbe-class succeeded by SMS Gefion. Laid down by Kaiserliche Werft Danzig, Germany in 1890, launched on 2 February 1892, commissioned on 17 August 1892, since 1914 mine storage hulk and exploded and lost on 19 April 1917. 

Japanese auxiliary minelayer Sokuten 1913-1937

Launched at Maizuru in March 1913, completed in 1913 and stricken in 1937. The appareance of the several units differs expecially dealing with the position of the main mast, which by some ships even was fitted at one side at the stern. Some sources referred to as mining vessels. General characteristics a displacement of 405 (standard)-420 (normal) tons (metric tons 412 respectively 427) and as dimensions 150 (between perpendicular) x 25 x 7.5 feet. Range 430 nautical miles/12 knots speed. Reciprocating propulsion with one boiler and vertical triple expansion engine delivering 600 ihp allowing a speed of 12.8 knots. Armament consisted of 2x1-7.72cm/3” 40 cal anti aircraft guns and 120 mines type No. 4 of which 60 were stowed on rails on the upper deck and the other 60 in 3 holds and probably 2-4 machine guns. The aft gun was replaced between 1941-1942 by depth charge equipment. Served as minelayers, escort and harbour defence duties. 

Dutch East Indiaman Sprinckhaan 1692

E.I.C.-Delft, built in 1692, dimensions 82 x 22 1/3 x 12 feet.

Source

F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie.

Dutch East Indiaman Schoonderloo 1693

Fluyt, E.I.C.-Delft, built 1693, dimensions 130¾ x 32¾ x 14½ feet.

Source

F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie.

German unprotected cruiser SMS Schwalbe 1886-1922

Source Bundesarchive RM 3/22928 French photo album 1900

Part of Schwalbe-class cruisers succeeded by Bussard-class. Laid down by Kaiserliche Werft Wilhelmshaven, Germany in April 1886, launched on 16 August 1887, commissioned on 8 May 1888, after 1914 training ship, since 1918 target ship, stricken on 6 December 1919 and broken up in 1922. 

Japanese passenger-cargo ship Toyooka Maru 1915-1944

Call sign JYOD. Built by Mitsubishi Dockyard&Engineering Works, Nagasaki in 1914, delivered in March 1915 and torpedoed and sunk by the American submarine USS Queeenfish (SS-393) on 9 September 1944. Gross tonnage 7,098 tons, under deck 6,574 tons, net tonnage 4,388 tons and dimensions 445.0 x 58.0 x 34.0 x 9 (light)-27 (loaded) feet. 922 Nhp Steam turbine. Fitted out for deep tanks for carrying oil in bulk. 

French privateer l’Audacieuse 1703-1704

Of Dunkirk. Master François Jamain. Armament 12 guns 4 swivels 81 men. Crew 81 men.

Source

H.Malo. La Grande Guerre des Corsaires Dunkerque (1702-1715).

French privateer la Hautaine 1701-1702

Of Dunkirk. Of the crown. Master François Jamain.

Source

H.Malo. La Grande Guerre des Corsaires Dunkerque (1702-1715).

South Korean reefer Boyang Bering 2019-

Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias, Spain 2 December 2023

Panama-flagged, IMO 9851191, MMSI 352274000 and call sign 3EGZ. Registered owner Boyang Alaska SA. Laid down by Kyokuyo Zosen, Chofu, Japan on 26 December 2015, launched on 13 July 2018 and completed on 8 January 2019. 

Greek reefer (ex-Esmeralda 1998-2019) Invincible 2019-

southern anchorage, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias, Spain 4 December 2023

Panama-flagged, IMO 9181170, MMSI 353190000, call sign 3EFL5, registered owner Springwave Sg SA. [Singapore]? As Esmeralda Malta-flagged, homeport Valletta, MMSI 353190000, call sign 9HA3564, owner/manager Triton Schiffahrt, Leer, Germany. Other sources mentionedas registered owner for Esmeralda: Ocean Reefer Carriers SA, since 2004 BV Sg Co Esmeralda, since 2007 Esmeralda Schiffahrts gesellschaft and since 2014 Esmeralda Maritime Inc. Panama-flagged 1999-2004, Netherlands-flagged 2004-2006, Liberia-flagged 2006-2014 and Malta-flagged 2014-2019. Laid down by Iwagi Zosen, Iwagi, Japan on 23 June 1998, launched on 20 November 1998 and completed on 21 February 1999.

Dutch reefer (ex-Amber Rose 1992-1996, Lake Phoenix 1996-2012) Water Phoenix 2012-

bunkering at the Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias, Spain 28 November 2023

Liberia-flagged, homeport Monrovia, IMO 9045168, MMSI 306139000 and call sign A8OE3. Other sources Panama-flagged, MMSI 352002311 and call sign 3E3523 or Curacao-flagged, MMSI 306139000. Ex-Amber Rose renamed November 1996 and Lake Phoenix renamed March 2023. Launched by Shin Kochi Jyuko, Kochi, Japan on 3 July 1992 and completed on 1 December 1992. Owner/manager Triton Schiffahrt, Leer, Germany?

Japanese passenger-cargo ship Tatuno Maru/Tatsuno Maru 1916-1942

Call sign JPUD. Built by Kawasaki Dockyard Co. Ltd., Kobe, Japan in May 1916 and sunk while serving as a transport on 1 March 1942. Gross tonnage 6,960 tons, under deck 6,447 tons, net tonnage 4,265 tons and dimensions 445.0 x 58.0 x 34.0 x 9 (light)-27 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion. Fitted out for deep tanks for carrying oil in bulk.