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Part of Acre- or sometimes Amazonas-class preceded by Marcilia Dias-class succeeded by Pará-class, were to replace the H- or Jurua-class. Modified British design. Laid down by Arsenal de Marinha, Ilhas das Cobras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 20 July 1940, launched on 29 November 1943, commissioned on 10 November 1949 and decommissioned in 1973.
An item referred to the press quoting the Commandant of the 13th Naval District [USA] who stated that the coastal merchant shipping traffic returned to normal.
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Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 30 dated 9 January 1942
According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 7 September 1916 due to unknown on the location 42 miles north west of Aiaccio. Tonnage 917 tons.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.
United Kingdom-flagged, IMO 9576662, MMSI 235074917 and call sign 2CQL8. Part of fleet of GeoXYZ. Built by Bordo Group Shipyard, Istanbul, Turkey in 2009.
Homeport Dunkirk. Master Jean Demay. Measurement 60 ton.
Source
H. Malo Les Corsaires dunkerquois et Jean Bart, vol. 2.
Homeport Dunkirk. Master Pierre Delattre. Measurement 100 ton.
Source
H. Malo Les Corsaires dunkerquois et Jean Bart, vol. 2.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Malta-flagged, homeport Valletta, IMO 7129049, MMSI 249118000 and call sign 9HA4114. Built by MHI Hiroshima Machinery Works, Hiroshima, Japan in 1972. Owner/manager Allseas Engineering BV, Delft, Netherlands.
Cat, E.I.C.-chamber Amsterdam, built in 1686, dimensions 116 x 27'5½" x 12'8¾ fet.
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F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie.
Yacht, E.I.C.-chamber Amsterdam, built at Suratte in 1685.
Source
F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie.
Nieuwe Waterweg, 6 May 2025
France International Register-flagged, IMO 9959565, MMSI 228468700 and call sign FNAA. Built by New Dayang Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Yangzhou, China in 2024. Owner/manager Eastaway Ship Management Pte Ltd., Singapore.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 6 January 1940 No. 618g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the ships passing Istanbul coming out of the Black Sea and loaded with contraband for or chartered by the enemy. An item mentioned the French tanker Massis, armed with 1 gun on the bow and one at the stern manned by naval gunners. Completely grey painted.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 6 January 1940 No. 618g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the ships passing Istanbul coming out of the Black Sea and loaded with contraband for or chartered by the enemy. An item mentioned on 6 or 7 January the Turkish merchant ship Burhaniye looaded with 5,000 ton several seeds, grain, tobacco, mohair, hemp and so on bound for Marseille, France in French charter.
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Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Rigsarkivet Copenhagen, Denmark. Orlogsvaerftet: Orlogsvaerftets tegninger (1630-1890) inv.no. G3325
Designed by Baumgarten&Burmeister, Copenhagen, Denmark. Horsepower 300 hp. 2Cupolas, 2 masts. Dimensions 186 (between perpendiculars) x 49 (maximum) x 14 x 12 aft in English feet and 180 x 38.10 x 13.7 x 11.7 3/4 in Danish feet.
An item reported that the American submarine USS Swordfish returned from patrolling. She sunk 3 Japanese cargo ships of around 10,000 tons and one transport.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 30 dated 9 January 1942
An item reported that Japan admitted that an American submarine sunk a Japanese merchant ship about 100 miles south east of Yokohama, Japan. The J.I.C. commented that it was the first indication that American submarines were active in the vicinity of Japan.
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Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 30 dated 9 January 1942
Nieuwe Waterweg, 6 May 2025
China-flagged, homeport Guanghou, IMO 9918121, MMSI 414601000 and call sign BOWY3. Owner/manager Guangzhou Salvage Bureau, Guangzhou, China. Built by China Merchant Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Jiangsu, China in 2022.
Pinnace, E.I.C.-chamber Amsterdam built in 1685, dimensions 140½ x 35½ x 15½ feet.
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F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie.
Galliot, E.I.C.-chamber Amsterdam, built in 1685, dimensions 64 x 16'4" x 18¼ feet.
Source
F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Netherlands-flagged, ENI 02329703, MMSI 244730476 and call sign PD2389. Built by Kooiman, Zwijndrecht, Netherlands in 1981.
An item reported that the American whaler Superior of New London mater Wm. Babcock wrecked in a thick fog on a low sand island at the head of the Anadir Sea 65.25 north latitude 178 west longitude from Greenwich on 11 July. Loaded with 550 barrels oil, crew saved and on 21 July embarked of the North Star of New London excluded the 3rd office rand 4 sailors who went on board of the California of New Bedford. On the 5th day broke the ship in parts mostly washed to the sea. Elsewhere is mentioned that her master arrived at Honolulu on board of the American whaler Black Eagle.
An item reported that the American whaler Hunter of New Bedford told on 1 August the American whaler Jefferson of New London that she spoke in the later part of July the American whaler Alert of New London 12 whales.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Netherlands-flagged, ENI 2319872, MMSI 244700123 and call sign PD9721. Built in 1952.
Mentioned in 1777.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
Possible a merchant ship, mentioned in 1777.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
Tsukuba. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Ibuki. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Kongo. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of the Ibuki-class preceded by Tsukuba-class succeeded by Kongo-class. Ordered on 31 January 1905 but redesigned and armed with a heavier calibre of guns. Reclassified as battlecruisers in 1912. Laid down by Kure Naval Arsenal on 22 May 1907, launched on 21 November 1907, completed on 1 November 1909, stricken on 20 September 1923 and scrapped in 1923.
An item reported that the Japanese controlled the sea in the Strait of Malacca through their air superiority.
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Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 26 dated 5 January 1942
Length 330 feet.Proposed by John Laird (1805-1874) and William Laird (1831-1899) on 28 February 1859.
Source
Website Royals Museums Greenwich Collection search. ID NPC9459-9460-9461-9462.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 2025
Antigua&Barbuda-flagged, homeport St. John’s, IMO 9508304, MMSI 305529000 and call sign V2ER7. Built by Xingang Shipbuilding Heavy Industry, Tianjin, China in 2010. Owner/manager Briese Schiffahrts Gmbh&Co., Leer, Germany.
Homeport Dunkirk. Master Pierre Delattre. Measurement 60 ton. Armament 10 guns. Crew 100 men.
Source
H. Malo Les Corsaires dunkerquois et Jean Bart, vol. 2.
Homeport Dunkirk. Master Pierre Delattre.
Source
H. Malo Les Corsaires dunkerquois et Jean Bart, vol. 2.
Norway-flagged, homeport Oslo, Norway, IMO IMO 7915278, MMSI 258633000 and call sign LAAIP6. Built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co.Ltd., Marugame, Japan in 1981. Owner Seaway Falcon AS, Oslo, Norway, manager OHT Technical Management Ltd., Paisly, United Kingdom.
An item reported that the American whaler Hunter of New Bedford told on 1 August the American whaler Jefferson of New London that she spoke in the later part of July the American whaling barque Franklin of New Bedford 7 whales.
An item reported that the American whaler Hunter of New Bedford told on 1 August the American whaler Jefferson of New London that she spoke in the later part of July the American whaling barque J.E. Donnell of New Bedford 2,000 barrels oil.
Norway-flagged, homeport Bergen, IMO 9215282, MMSI 257894000 and call sign LAPT8. Built by Stocznia Szczecinska Nowa S.p.z.p.o., Szczecin, Poland in 2006. Owner Odfjell Chemical Tankers II AS, manager Odfjell Management AS, both at Bergen, Norway.
Part of the Armada de la Guardia de la Carrera de las Indias bound for Tierra Firme. Tonnage 600 tons. Built at Havana, Cuba, age 5.5 years. Captain Simon Frens de la Fuente.
Source
Huguette et Pierre Chauni. Seville et l’Atlantique 1504-1650, vol. 3.
Part of the Armada de la Guardia de la Carrera de las Indias bound for Tierra Firme. Tonnage 600 tons. Captain Gaspar de Vargas and Diego Ramirez.
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Huguette et Pierre Chauni. Seville et l’Atlantique 1504-1650, vol. 3.
Regina Elena-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Sketch published by Brassey’s Naval Annual 1909. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Sketch published by Mitteilungen aus dem Gebiete des Seewesens 1910©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Sketch appearance 1913©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Conte di Cavour-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Preceded by Regina Elena-class succeeded by Conte di Cavour-class. Laid down by Regio Cantiere di Castellammare di Stabia, Castellammare di Stabia, Italy on 6 June 1909, launched on 20 August 1910, completed on 15 January 1913, stricken on 1 July 1928 and broken up. Main armament 4x3-30.5cm/12” gun turrets on the centerline.
Designed by rear admiral engineer Edoardo Masdea (23 July 1849 Naples-12 May 1910 Rome, Italy) using the all big gun ship philosophy of general Vittorio Emilo Cuniberti 7 June 1854 Turin, Italy-19 December 1913, Rome, Italy.
Brassey’s Naval Annual 1909 published a sketch with the notice ‘design uncertain’. Called ‘A’. Speed 24 knots. Horsepower 30,000 ihp. Displacement 19,000 tons. Length 492 feet. Armament 12-12” guns, 18-4.7” guns and 16-12pd guns. On the sketch however 8-12” guns divided as on the center line fore and aft 1x2-8” turret and amidships diagonal 2x2-8” gun turrets. Furthermore 18-4.7” guns. Flottes de Combat 1909-1910 published a similar sketch.
Mitteilungen aus dem Gebiete des Seewesens 1910 p 706 published another sketch with an armament of 4 gun turrets, two fore and 2 aft with the 2x30.5cm gun turrets superfiring over the 3x30.5cm gun turrets. The difference with the succeeding Conte di Cavour-class was 1x3-30.5cm gun turret more amidships placed at the latter. The anti torpedo boats defence of both classes was identical namely 18-12cm guns although different positions. The information dealing with the main armament differs constantly.
P. 287 mentioned 4x3-30.5cm gun turrets on the centerline.
P. 786 reported that at the last moment Italy choose for twin turrets but at the end for triple turrets.
P. 1031 reported probably 4 triple turrets instead of 2 twin and 2 triple turrets.
P. 1047 reported 12 guns instead the 10 until then mentioned and presumably to be mounted in 4 triple turrets.
P. 1155 referred to Esercito italiano armed with 12-30.5cm L/46 guns (in triple turrets on the centerline, a sketch confirms that), 2015cm L/50 guns (4x2 turrets, 12 casemate), 13-7.6cm L/50 guns and 3 torpedo tubes. Flottes de Combat 1911 published an almost similar sketch.
Made by the US Navy Bureau of Construction&Repair. Painting, Gouache on Paper. Unframed Dimensions 12H X 18W.
Source
Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, USA. Website post Dazzle Paint Ship Camouflage Designs visited 19 Mat 2025 12:06 o’clock.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 6 January 1940 No. 618g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the ships passing Istanbul coming out of the Black Sea and loaded with contraband for or chartered by the enemy. An item mentioned on 30 December 1939 the Italian merchant ship Alberto Fassio loaded with 3,400 ton petroleum bound for Sfax, French Tunisia.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Cyprus-flagged, homeport Limassol, IMO 9804033, MMSI 209508000 and call sign 5BDY5. Built by Arctech Helsinki Shipyard O/y, Helsinki, Finland in 2019. Owner Canitis Ltd., manager Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd., both at Athens, Greece.
Made by the US Navy Bureau of Construction&Repair. Painting, Gouache on Paper. Unframed Dimensions 12H X 18W.
Source
Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, USA. Website post Dazzle Paint Ship Camouflage Designs visited 19 May 2025 12:06 o’clock.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 30 December 1959 B No. 596g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the passing of the British tanker Voreda armed with 1 gun at the stern manned by naval gunners. Dark grey painted with a yellow funnel.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Madeira International Register-flagged, IMO 9436202, MMSI 255771000 and call sign CQLO. Built by Damen Shipyard Galati, Galati, Romania in 2009. Owner/manager HS Bereederungs Gbh&Co. KG, Haren Ems, Germany.
Made by the US Navy Bureau of Construction&Repair. Painting, Gouache on Paper. Unframed Dimensions 12H X 18W.
Source
Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, USA. Website post Dazzle Paint Ship Camouflage Designs visited 19 May 2025 12:06 o’clock.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 30 December 1959 B No. 596g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the passing of the British tanker Adula armed with 1 gun on the bow and 1 at the stern manned by naval gunners. Dark grey painted.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Liberia-flagged, homeport Monrovia, IMO 9816323, MMSI 636017969 and call sign D5NP3. Built by Hyundai Samo Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Mokpo, South Korea in 2018. Owner Compass Shipping 34 Corp Ltd., manager Almi Tankers SA, both at Athens, Greece.
Made by the US Navy Bureau of Construction&Repair. Painting, Gouache on Paper. Unframed Dimensions 12H X 18W.
Source
Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, USA. Website post Dazzle Paint Ship Camouflage Designs visited 19 May 2025 12:06 o’clock.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 30 December 1959 B No. 596g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the ships passing the Dardanelles coming from Romania and loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item mentioned on 28 December the British tanker Lumen loaded with 10,500 ton gasoline bound for England. Armed with 1 gun at the stern and possible 1 flak manned by naval gunners. Dark grey painted, masts, funnel and superstructure light brown.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Barbados-flagged, homeport Bridgetown, IMO 9195638, MMSI 314557000 and call sign 8PBC6. Built by Damen Shipyard Bergum, Bergum, Netherlands in 2002. Owner Gillie&Blair Shipping Services Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, manager Fehn Ship Management Gmbh&Co. KG, Leer, Germany.
Made by the US Navy Bureau of Construction&Repair. Painting, Gouache on Paper. Unframed Dimensions 12H X 18W.
Source
Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, USA. Website post Dazzle Paint Ship Camouflage Designs visited 19 May 2025 12:06 o’clock.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 30 December 1959 B No. 596g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the ships passing the Dardanelles coming from Romania and loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item mentioned on 28 December the British tanker Carelia loaded with 11,700 ton gasoline bound for Preston, England. Armed with 1 gun at the stern and possible 1 flak. Dark grey painted, masts, funnel and superstructure light brown.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Panama-flagged, IMO 7349807, MMSI 249119000 and call sign 3EWN4. Built by Flender Werft, Lubeck, Germany in 1974. Owner/manager Allseas Engineering, Delft, Netherlands.
Made by the US Navy Bureau of Construction&Repair.Painting, Gouache on Paper. Unframed Dimensions 12H X 18W.
Source
Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, USA. Website post Dazzle Paint Ship Camouflage Designs visited 19 May 2025 12:06 o’clock.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul. An item reported that the British steamship Shirak was armed with 1 gun on the bow manned by naval gunners. Her master was not a naval officer.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands May 205
Netherlands-flagged, homeport Groningen, IMO 9113214, MMSI 246174000 and call sign PCGY. Built by Madenci Marine Industry, Karadeniz Eregli, Turkey in 1997. Owner/manager Longship BV, Groningen, Netherlands.
Made by the US Navy Bureau of Construction&Repair. Painting, Gouache on Paper. Unframed Dimensions 12H X 18W.
Source
Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, USA. Website post Dazzle Paint Ship Camouflage Designs visited 19 May 2025 12:06 o’clock.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul. An item reported that the British steam tanker British Dominion was armed with one gun at the stern.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 11 May 2025
Netherlands-flagged, homeport Harlingen, Netherlands, IMO 9255737, MMSI 244597000 and calls ign PBHI. Built by Volharding Shipyard, Hoogezand, Netherlands in 2003. Owner/manager JR Ship Management BV., Harlingen, Netherlands.
Made by the US Navy Bureau of Construction&Repair. Painting, Gouache on Paper. Unframed Dimensions 12H X 18W.
Source
Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, USA. Website post Dazzle Paint Ship Camouflage Designs visited 19 May 2025 12:06 o’clock.
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul. An item reported that the French steamship St. Firmin unloaded not 12 but 16-24cm Skoda guns.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 11 May 2025
Liberia-flagged, homeport Monrovia, IMO 9074042, MMSI 636016066 and call sign D5EF8. Built by MHI Nagasaki Shipyard&Engine Works, Nagasaki, Japan in 1995. Owner MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co., Geneva, Switzerland, manager MSC Shipmanagement, Limassol, Cyprus.
Of the Ministry Shipping Transport Department. Drawing gouache, pen and ink on paper, unframed dimensions 9Hx36W
Source
Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, USA. Website post Dazzle Paint Ship Camouflage Designs visited 19 May 2025 12:06 o’clock
In his letter dated Istanbul, 22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul. An item reported that the Bulgarian steamship Koningin Maria Louisa passed mid November loaded with 4,000 ton grain bound for Italy. She was stopped in the Dardannelles by British warships and with a prize crew brought to Malta. There was her cargo seized and unloaded. She passed again on 17 December coming empty from Malta.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Panama-flagged, IMO 9781425, MMSI 374887000 and call sign 3FER4. Built by Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd, Singapore. Owner/manager Heerema Marine Contractors Nederlands SE, Leiden, Netherlands.
