Marshall Islands-flagged, IMO 9762821, MMSI 538010742 and call sign V7A7352. Built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding, China for account of Irish Mainport Holdings, Cork, Ireland with as owner Mainport Seismic Support Ltd in 2023.
According to a letter dated Zagreb 4 November 1943 of the German embassy at Zagreb to the Department of an independent Croatia were the results represented of a investigation concerning Croatian merchant coastal shipping and navy. Except for what was Croatian private property [in the past until April 1941 Yugoslavian] was also described if possible what the Italians had taken away. Cargo ship Jardan of 337 tons gross register tonnage of the firm I. Dalmatinska tvornica cementa Braća Ferićat Split sailing under Italian flag with the firm under supervision of a [n Italian] commissary.
Note
1. The Independent State of Croatia was established after Yugoslavia was captured by Italy and Germany on 10 April 1941. This state was first an Italian Protectorate between 1941-1943 and then a German puppet state between 1943-1945.
Source
Bundesarchiv TM-12-II/4
Gross tonnage 261 tons. Underway fishing. Type cargo provisions. Captured at Idzuhara on 10 February 1904. Condemned on final appeal. Afterwards as the Rekisan Maru owned by the Japanese navy. The war between the Russian and Japanese empires was between 8 February 1904-5 September1905.
Source
Official history (Naval and Military) of the Russo-Japanese War. Vol. II. Liao Yang, the Sha Ho, Port Arthur. Prepared by the Historical Section of the Committee of Imperial Defence. London, 1912.
The Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles (1) submitted the Congress on her session of 4 July 1861 with a report of the building of armored vessels abroad especially France and the United Kingdom. He recommended that the USA would built one of more of such ironclad-steamships or floating batteries. The Congress ordered him on 3 August to appoint the so-called Ironclad Board of 3 skilful naval officers to investigate plans and specifications of such steamships for which building 1,500,000 was available. The appointed officers were the commodores Joseph Smit (2) and Hiram Paulding (3) and the captain Charles H. Davis.(4) They were assisted by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Gustavus Fox.
In an advertisement dated 7 August 1861 was asked for tenders “from parties who are able to execute work of this kind, and who are engaged in it, of which they willfurnish evidence with their offer, for the construction of one or more iron-clad steam vessels of war, either of iron or of wood and irón combined, for sea or river service, to be of not less thantennor over sixteen feet draught of water; to carry an armament of from eighty to one hundred and twenty tons weight, with provisions and stores for from one hundred and sixty-five to three hundred persons, according to armament, for sixty days, with coal for eight days. The smaller draught of water, compatible with other requisites, will be preferred. The vessel to be rigged with two masts, with wire-rope standing rigging, to navigate at sea. Ageneral description and drawings of the vessel, armor, and machinery, such as the work can be executed from, willbe required. The offer must state the cost and the time for completingthe whole, exclusive of armament and stores of all kinds, the rate of speed proposed, and must be accompanied by a guarantee for the proper execution of the contract, if awarded." The commission examined and commented all recived tenders. Recommended were thepropositions of Bushnell & Co., New Haven, Connecticut; Merrick & Sons, Philadelphia, and J. Ericsson, New York, which would “absorb $1,290,250 of the appropriation of $1,500,000, leaving $209,750 yet unexpended. The commission recommended further that armor with heavy guns be placed on one of our river craft, or, if none will bear it, to construct a scow, which will answer to plate and shield the guns, for the river service on the Potomac, to be constructed or prepared by the government at the navy yard here for immediate use.”
In a resolution of the Senate dated 24 July 1868 asked she the Secretary of the Navy all facts necessary for a complete history of the origin and building of the ironclad Monitor. His letter dated the next day was to supply the asked information.
John C. Le Ferre, Boston. “Description deficient. Not recommended. Sent a model, but neither price, time, nor dimensions stated.”
Source
Letter of the Secretary of the navy communicating, in compliance with a resolution of the Senate of the 24th instant, information in relation to the construction ofthe iron-clad Monitor. 40th Congress 2d Session Senate ex. Doc. No. 86.
Notes
1. Gideon Welles (1 July 1802 Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA-11 February 1878 Hartford, Connecticut, USA), United States Secretary of the Navy 7 March 1861-4 March 1869.
2. Joseph Smith (30 March 1790, Boston, Massachusetts, USA-17 January 1877, Washington, D.C., USA), served in the US Navy between 1809-1871 ending in the rank of rear admiral.
3. Hiram Paulding (11 December 1797 Cortlandt, New York, USA-20 October 1878 Huntington, New York, USA), served in the UD Navy between 1811-1870 ending in the rank of rear admiral.
4. Charles Henry Davis (16 January 1807 Boston, Massachusetts, USA-18 February 1877 Washington, D.C., USA), served in the US Navy between 1823-1877 ending in the rank of rear admiral.
5. Gustavus Vasa Fox (3 June 1821 Saugus, Massachusetts, USA-29 October 1883 Lowell, Massachusetts, USA), Assistant Secretary of the Navy 1 August 1861-25 November 1866, served in the US Navy between 1838-1856 ending in the rank of lieutenant.
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Type B ordered under the 1943-1944 Programme to be part of the coastal forces. Of the 280 ordered were just 56 laid down and even a less number finally completed when the Second World War ended. To serve as convoy escorts were the boats also fitted out with minesweeping gears. Based on a traditional wood built fishing boat. With a displacement of 238 tons and as dimensions 93.5 (between perpendiculars)-105. 3/4 (over all) x 20.2 x 7.75 feet. Geared diesel propulsion with 400bhp via one shaft and speed 9 knots. Crew numbered 26 men. Armament consisted of 2/4x1-2.5cm guns and 8-12 depth charges. Built by Funya. Was 80% completed on when the war ended and afterwards completed as fishing boat or broken up.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Building number 5008. Yard Waggonfabrik Danzig AG, Germany [nowadays Gdansk, Poland]. Date building ordered 4 December 1943. Date completion 7 October 1944.(1)
Note
1. The S-boats S 701-S 800 to be built by the Danziger Waggonfabrik were to be built according to the type 219 design. The list mentioned that the designation S 501-625 was to be changed into S 701-825.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Yard Burmester KG, Swinemünde, Germany. Date building ordered 4 August 1942. Date completion 22 April 1944. Completed.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of submarines by foreign shipyards dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Type XXVII. Yard Simmering (Cantieri Riuniti dell’Adriatico), Monfalcone, Italy. Date building ordered 28 March 1944. Date completion June 1944.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
Satyr, R-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Wakeful, Admiralty W-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Tomahawk, Yarrow S-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Veteran, Admiralty modified W-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Yarrow S-class (S-class or Modified Trenchant sometimes also called Simoom-class) preceded by R- and W-classes succeeded by Modified W-class. Laid down by Yarrow&Company Limited, Scotstoun, Scotland in April 1917, launched on 11 May 1918, completed on 8 July 1918 and placed in reserve on 18 December 1923.
Sperm oil per gallon $ 1.36 1/4
Whale oil per gallon $ 0.45 1/2
Bone per pound $ 0.85
Source
The marine mammals of the north-western coast of North America described and illustrated together with an account of the American whale-fishery. Charles M. Scammon. San, Francisco, USA, 1874.
According to a letter dated Floriana 1 May 1834 written by Joseph Villamil sent to the editors of the N.Y. Daily Advertiser visited the whaler Logan of New Bedford, master Fisher, Floriana on 5 April 1833.(1)
Note
1. Floreana Island or Isla Floreana or Floriana is part of the Ecuador’s Galápagos Archipelago. In the past know and Mercedes Island/Isla Mercedes or Mascarenas, Santa Maria and Charles Island. Favorite stop for whalers for fresh water and food probably resulting in the destinction of some specias like the Floreana giant tortoise.
Source
The Sailor’s Magazine and Naval Journal. Vol VI ending August 183. New York, 1834.
According to a letter dated Floriana 1 May 1834 written by Joseph Villamil sent to the editors of the N.Y. Daily Advertiser visited the whaler Maria of Nantucket, master Macy, Floriana on 4 April 1833.(1)
Note
1. Floreana Island or Isla Floreana or Floriana is part of the Ecuador’s Galápagos Archipelago. In the past know and Mercedes Island/Isla Mercedes or Mascarenas, Santa Maria and Charles Island. Favorite stop for whalers for fresh water and food probably resulting in the destinction of some specias like the Floreana giant tortoise.
Source
The Sailor’s Magazine and Naval Journal. Vol VI ending August 183. New York, 1834.
Harlingen, Netherlands 17-11-2025
Netherlands-flagged, homeport was Skärhamn, Sweden and will be Harlingen, IMO 8634156, MMSI 2460570000 and call sign PAEL. While under Swedish-flag MMSI 265420000 and call sign SKCL. At the moment being overhauled. Built by Kockums, Malmo, Sweden in 1982 using submarine steel as a replica of the Danish freighter Ellen built in 1902. Top sail schooner.
According to a letter dated Zagreb 4 November 1943 of the German embassy at Zagreb to the Department of an independent Croatia were the results represented of a investigation concerning Croatian merchant coastal shipping and navy. Except for what was Croatian private property [in the past until April 1941 Yugoslavian] was also described if possible what the Italians had taken away. Cargo ship Pčela of 311 tons gross register tonnage of the firm I. Dalmatinska tvornica cementa Braća Ferićat Split sailing under Italian flag with the firm under supervision of a [n Italian] commissary.
Note
1. The Independent State of Croatia was established after Yugoslavia was captured by Italy and Germany on 10 April 1941. This state was first an Italian Protectorate between 1941-1943 and then a German puppet state between 1943-1945.
Source
Bundesarchiv TM-12-II/4
Built in 1730, last mentioned in 1759.
Source
J. Vichot. Repertoire des navires de guerre français. Paris, 1967.
Gross tonnage 6, 193 tons. Of the East Asiatic Company. Underway from the Baltic to Port Arthur. Type cargo military stores etc. Captured near Port Arthur on 9 February 2004. Condemned on final appeal. The war between the Russian and Japanese empires was between 8 February 1904-5 September1905.
Note
1. Became the Japanese Kanto Maru. Built by Burmeister&Wain, Copenhagen, Denmark with yard number 210 in 1900.
Source
Official history (Naval and Military) of the Russo-Japanese War. Vol. II. Liao Yang, the Sha Ho, Port Arthur. Prepared by the Historical Section of the Committee of Imperial Defence. London, 1912.
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Type B ordered under the 1943-1944 Programme to be part of the coastal forces. Of the 280 ordered were just 56 laid down and even a less number finally completed when the Second World War ended. To serve as convoy escorts were the boats also fitted out with minesweeping gears. Based on a traditional wood built fishing boat. With a displacement of 238 tons and as dimensions 93.5 (between perpendiculars)-105. 3/4 (over all) x 20.2 x 7.75 feet. Geared diesel propulsion with 400bhp via one shaft and speed 9 knots. Crew numbered 26 men. Armament consisted of 2/4x1-2.5cm guns and 8-12 depth charges. Built by Funya. Was 90% completed when the war ended and afterwards completed as fishing boat.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Yard Burmester KG, Swinemünde, Germany. Date building ordered 31 November 1943. Date completion 24 April 1944. Completed.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Building number 5007. Yard Waggonfabrik Danzig AG, Germany [nowadays Gdansk, Poland]. Date building ordered 4 December 1943. Date completion 30 September 1944. (1)
Note
1. The S-boats S 701-S 800 to be built by the Danziger Waggonfabrik were to be built according to the type 219 design. The list mentioned that the designation S 501-625 was to be changed into S 701-825.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of submarines by foreign shipyards dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Type XXVII. Yard Simmering (Cantieri Riuniti dell’Adriatico), Monfalcone, Italy. Date building ordered 28 March 1944. Date completion June 1944.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
HMS Faulknor. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Sistership Kempenfelt Marksman-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Faulknor-class destroyer leaders preceded by Medea-class destroyers succeeded by Marksman-class. Originally designed by J. Samuel White, Cowes, Wight as the Almirante Lynch-class destroyers for Chile of which the Almirante Lynch and Almirante Condell were delivered but the other four taken over by and completed for the British Royal Navy. Launched by J. Samuel White, Cowes, Wight on 5 March 1915, completed in 1915 and heavily damaged by gunfire of the German battleships SMS Westfalen and Nassau sunk in the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916.
Sperm oil per gallon $ 1.21
Whale oil per gallon $ 0.54
Bone per pound $ 0.92 1/4
Source
The marine mammals of the north-western coast of North America described and illustrated together with an account of the American whale-fishery. Charles M. Scammon. San, Francisco, USA, 1874.
According to a letter dated Floriana 1 May 1834 written by Joseph Villamil sent to the editors of the N.Y. Daily Advertiser visited the whaler Erie of Newport, master Spooner, Floriana on 27 March 1833.(1)
Note
1. Floreana Island or Isla Floreana or Floriana is part of the Ecuador’s Galápagos Archipelago. In the past know and Mercedes Island/Isla Mercedes or Mascarenas, Santa Maria and Charles Island. Favorite stop for whalers for fresh water and food probably resulting in the destinction of some specias like the Floreana giant tortoise.
Source
The Sailor’s Magazine and Naval Journal. Vol VI ending August 183. New York, 1834.
According to a letter dated Floriana 1 May 1834 written by Joseph Villamil sent to the editors of the N.Y. Daily Advertiser visited the whaler Bowditch of Bristol, master Gardner, Floriana on 26 March 1833.(1)
Note
1. Floreana Island or Isla Floreana or Floriana is part of the Ecuador’s Galápagos Archipelago. In the past know and Mercedes Island/Isla Mercedes or Mascarenas, Santa Maria and Charles Island. Favorite stop for whalers for fresh water and food probably resulting in the destinction of some specias like the Floreana giant tortoise. Of Brsitol, Warren, Rhode Island, master Benjamin A. Gardner. Built at Newbury, Massacusetts in 1823, length 112 feet.
Source
The Sailor’s Magazine and Naval Journal. Vol VI ending August 183. New York, 1834.
Netherlands-flagged, homeport Harlingen, MMSI 244030388 and call sign PC8188. Built using a design of Colin Archer.
In his letter No. 893 dated Lisbon 17 July 1941 reported the German naval attaché in Portugal to the Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine at Berlin that a Portuguese naval commission departed to London, England with a common aircraft. The commission consisted of commodore Freitas Morna, head naval school at Alfeite and not chief of the home fleet as reported in letter No. 874, capitao-tenente Joaquim de Sousa Uva, chief office in the Admirlalty staff and primeiro tenente Jacinto Neto Milheiriço, adjutant. The commission was to deal with British delivery of stores like mines, torpedoes and harbour barrage material.
Source
Bundesarchive. RM 11-17. German naval attaché in Portugal.
Part of the Armada in 1588, measurement 350 tons, armament of 5 guns, crew numbered 380-388 men.
Sources
W.A. Knoops and F.Ch. Meijer. De Spaanse Armada. Amsterdam, 1988.
Ignacio de Costa Quintella. Annaes de Marinha Portugueza, deel 2.
Gross tonnage 2,458 tons. Underway from Dalny [Dalian, China?] to Nagasaki, Japan. Type cargo general. Captured off the Korean south-west coast on 7 February 1904. Condemned on final appeal. The war between the Russian and Japanese empires was between 8 February 1904-5 September1905.
Source
Official history (Naval and Military) of the Russo-Japanese War. Vol. II. Liao Yang, the Sha Ho, Port Arthur. Prepared by the Historical Section of the Committee of Imperial Defence. London, 1912.
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Type B ordered under the 1943-1944 Programme to be part of the coastal forces. Of the 280 ordered were just 56 laid down and even a less number finally completed when the Second World War ended. To serve as convoy escorts were the boats also fitted out with minesweeping gears. Based on a traditional wood built fishing boat. With a displacement of 238 tons and as dimensions 93.5 (between perpendiculars)-105. 3/4 (over all) x 20.2 x 7.75 feet. Geared diesel propulsion with 400bhp via one shaft and speed 9 knots. Crew numbered 26 men. Armament consisted of 2/4x1-2.5cm guns and 8-12 depth charges. Launched by Funaya on 5 June 1945. Not completed when the war ended and afterwards completed as fishing boat.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Yard Burmester KG, Swinemünde, Germany. Date building ordered 4 August 1942. Date completion 21 April 1944. Completed.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Building number 5006. Yard Waggonfabrik Danzig AG, Germany [nowadays Gdansk, Poland]. Date building ordered 4 December 1943. Date completion 25 September 1944. (1)
Note
1. The S-boats S 701-S 800 to be built by the Danziger Waggonfabrik were to be built according to the type 219 design. The list mentioned that the designation S 501-625 was to be changed into S 701-825.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of submarines by foreign shipyards dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Type XXVII. Yard Simmering (Cantieri Riuniti dell’Adriatico), Monfalcone, Italy. Date building ordered 28 March 1944. Date completion June 1944.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
HMS Faulknor. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Sistership Kempenfelt Marksman-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Faulknor-class destroyer leaders preceded by Medea-class destroyers succeeded by Marksman-class. Originally designed by J. Samuel White, Cowes, Wight as the Almirante Lynch-class destroyers for Chile of which the Almirante Lynch and Almirante Condell were delivered but the other four taken over by and completed for the British Royal Navy. Launched by J. Samuel White, Cowes, Wight on 2 December 1914, completed in 1915 and returned to Chile in 1920 and stricken in 1933.
Sperm oil per gallon $ 1.28 1/3
Whale oil per gallon $ 0.73 1/4
Bone per pound $ 0.96 3/4
Source
The marine mammals of the north-western coast of North America described and illustrated together with an account of the American whale-fishery. Charles M. Scammon. San, Francisco, USA, 1874.
According to a letter dated Floriana 1 May 1834 written by Joseph Villamil sent to the editors of the N.Y. Daily Advertiser visited the whaler Plough Boy of Nantucket, master Chase, Floriana on 20 March 1833.(1)
Note
1. Floreana Island or Isla Floreana or Floriana is part of the Ecuador’s Galápagos Archipelago. In the past know and Mercedes Island/Isla Mercedes or Mascarenas, Santa Maria and Charles Island. Favorite stop for whalers for fresh water and food probably resulting in the destinction of some specias like the Floreana giant tortoise.
Source
The Sailor’s Magazine and Naval Journal. Vol VI ending August 183. New York, 1834.
According to a letter dated Floriana 1 May 1834 written by Joseph Villamil sent to the editors of the N.Y. Daily Advertiser visited the whaler Hectorof New Bedford, master Morse, Floriana on 11 March 1833.(1)
Note
1. Floreana Island or Isla Floreana or Floriana is part of the Ecuador’s Galápagos Archipelago. In the past know and Mercedes Island/Isla Mercedes or Mascarenas, Santa Maria and Charles Island. Favorite stop for whalers for fresh water and food probably resulting in the destinction of some specias like the Floreana giant tortoise.
Source
The Sailor’s Magazine and Naval Journal. Vol VI ending August 183. New York, 1834.
Netherlands-flagged, ENI 02309209, MMSI 244710696 and call sign PD4025. Built as freighter in 1907, since 1990 active as passenger ship.
Captain Chaerlies Ploucket. Departed Ostend 22 November, returned at Ostend 4 December.
Source
The Belgian Shiplover No. 80, Mai-June 1961, Shipslist 148. O. Lemaître. Liste des Corsaires Ostendais.
In August around the Rosemary Islands.
Source
Rev. Lewis Holmes. The Arctic Whaleman or, Winter in the Arctic Ocean. Boston, 1857.
Part of Galeones de plata de Tierra Firme departed Vera Cruz, Mexico on 7 April and arrived at Cadiz on 17 July. Under command of Don Carlos de Ybarra. Tonnage 600 tons. Captain Juan de Ortaluña; Marcos Antonio de Ysasti.
Source
Huguette et Pierre Chaunu. Seville et l’Atlantique 1504-1650, vol. 3.
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Type B ordered under the 1943-1944 Programme to be part of the coastal forces. Of the 280 ordered were just 56 laid down and even a less number finally completed when the Second World War ended. To serve as convoy escorts were the boats also fitted out with minesweeping gears. Based on a traditional wood built fishing boat. With a displacement of 238 tons and as dimensions 93.5 (between perpendiculars)-105. 3/4 (over all) x 20.2 x 7.75 feet. Geared diesel propulsion with 400bhp via one shaft and speed 9 knots. Crew numbered 26 men. Armament consisted of 2/4x1-2.5cm guns and 8-12 depth charges. Built by Funaya. Completed on 29 July 1945, after the war transferred to the Japanese Maritime Safety Agency and renamed MS 18 on 1 May 1948.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of submarines by foreign shipyards dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Type XXVII. Yard Simmering (Cantieri Riuniti dell’Adriatico), Monfalcone, Italy. Date building ordered 28 March 1944. Date completion June 1944.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Building number 5005. Yard Waggonfabrik Danzig AG, Germany [nowadays Gdansk, Poland]. Date building ordered 4 December 1943. Date completion 19 September 1944.(1)
Note
1. The S-boats S 701-S 800 to be built by the Danziger Waggonfabrik were to be built according to the type 219 design. The list mentioned that the designation S 501-625 was to be changed into S 701-825.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Yard Burmester KG, Swinemünde, Germany. Date building ordered 4 August 1942. Date completion 20 April 1944. Completed.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 201253-file 152.
HMS Faulknor. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Sistership Kempenfelt Marksman-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Faulknor-class destroyer leaders preceded by Medea-class destroyers succeeded by Marksman-class. Originally designed by J. Samuel White, Cowes, Wight as the Almirante Lynch-class destroyers for Chile of which the Almirante Lynch and Almirante Condell were delivered but the other four taken over by and completed for the British Royal Navy. Launched by J. Samuel White, Cowes, Wight on 26 February 1914, completed in 1914 and resold to Chile in May 1920, stricken in 1933 and sunk while used as a target in 1939.
Sperm oil per gallon $ 2.25
Whale oil per gallon $ 1.45
Bone per pound $ 1.71
Source
The marine mammals of the north-western coast of North America described and illustrated together with an account of the American whale-fishery. Charles M. Scammon. San, Francisco, USA, 1874.
According to a letter dated Floriana 1 May 1834 written by Joseph Villamil sent to the editors of the N.Y. Daily Advertiser visited the whaler Magnet of Warren, master Brown, Floriana on 3 March 1833.(1)
Note
1. Floreana Island or Isla Floreana or Floriana is part of the Ecuador’s Galápagos Archipelago. In the past know and Mercedes Island/Isla Mercedes or Mascarenas, Santa Maria and Charles Island. Favorite stop for whalers for fresh water and food probably resulting in the destinction of some specias like the Floreana giant tortoise.
Source
The Sailor’s Magazine and Naval Journal. Vol VI ending August 183. New York, 1834.
According to a letter dated Floriana 1 May 1834 written by Joseph Villamil sent to the editors of the N.Y. Daily Advertiser visited the whaler Amethiste of New Bedford, master Fisher, Floriana on 18 February 1833. (1)
Note
1. Floreana Island or Isla Floreana or Floriana is part of the Ecuador’s Galápagos Archipelago. In the past know and Mercedes Island/Isla Mercedes or Mascarenas, Santa Maria and Charles Island. Favorite stop for whalers for fresh water and food probably resulting in the destinction of some specias like the Floreana giant tortoise.
Source
The Sailor’s Magazine and Naval Journal. Vol VI ending August 183. New York, 1834.
HMS Rattlesnake. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Beagle- or G-class preceded by Tribal or F-class succeeded by Acorn- or H-class. This class was built by several shipyards on base of a loose specification leaving the details to the builder. Laid down by Harland&Wolff, Glasgow, Scotland on 29 April 1909, launched on 14 March 1910, completed in September 1910 and sold to be broken up on 9 May 1921.
According to a letter dated Zagreb 4 November 1943 of the German embassy at Zagreb to the Department of an independent Croatia were the results represented of a investigation concerning Croatian merchant coastal shipping and navy. Except for what was Croatian private property [in the past until April 1941 Yugoslavian] was also described if possible what the Italians had taken away. Gross register tonnage 239 tons. Net register tonnage 182 tons. Built in 1921. Owner’s domicile Molat. Homeport Molat. (1)
Note
1. The Independent State of Croatia was established after Yugoslavia was captured by Italy and Germany on 10 April 1941. This state was first an Italian Protectorate between 1941-1943 and then a German puppet state between 1943-1945.
Source
Bundesarchiv TM-12-II/4
A list dealing dated 23 June 1918 reported the status of work on the submarines expected on 23 June. Work started on 20 June 1918. Planned completion on unknown. Description of the work tank damage. Remarks scope of work unknown.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 3-11254.
Bookkeeper Pieter Luer, Zaandam.
1745
Whales 3 Barrels blubber 125 Quardelen whale oil 202
1746
Whales 5.5 Barrels blubber 200 Quardelen whale oil 318
1747
Whales 5.5 Barrels blubber 180 Quardelen whale oil 298
1748
Whales 1 Barrels blubber 67 Quardelen whale oil 75
1749
Whales 1 Barrels blubber 33 Quardelen whale oil 51
1750
Whales 1 Barrels blubber 40 Quardelen whale oil 64
1751
Whales 0 Barrels blubber 0 Quardelen whale oil 0
Source
Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.
Sistership HMS Loyal. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Laforey-class (which was redesignated in October 1913 as L-class) preceded by Acasta-class preceded by Admiralty M-class. For the Laforey-class was the modified design of the HMS Fortune used which was slightly longer and narrower and fitted out with a clipper bow. The Laforey-class had 3 funnels with the same height and with the middle funnel thicker than the fore and aft. The Laurel and Liberty built by J. Samuel White and the Lark, Landrail, Laverock and Linnel built by Yarrow had just two funnels. Laid down by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Govan, Scotland on 28 September 1912, launched on 30 October 1913, completed in March 1914 and sold to be broken up on 24 August 1922.
Tonnage 2,400 tons. Part of convoy not. Location 156 miles West South West of The Naze, South Norway. Of the crew 21 men killed, 2 rescued. Loaded with coal underway from Blyth, England to Copenhagen, Denmark.
Source
The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England CAB-66-4-13 Weekly Résumé (No. 15) of the naval, military and air situation from 0700 7 December to 0700 14 December 1939.
Part of the Galeones de plata de Tierra Firme. Under command of Don Carlo de Ibarra. Left San Lúcar on 1 May 1637, arrived at Porto Belo, Panama on 27 June. Captain Hernando Rodriguez. Returned the same year.
Source
Huguette et Pierre Chaunu. Seville et l’Atlantique 1504-1650, vol. 3.
Type ship. Master W. Valentine. Tonnage 368 tons. Built at Sunderland in 1783. Owner Walter Newall. Port where registered Dundee.
Source
List of the shipping registered in the different ports of Scotland. Glasgow, 1821.
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Similar Akiura Maru, Huzikawa Maru, Kazuura Maru, Kinugawa Maru, Kumagawa Maru, Mogamigawa Maru, Sinanogawa Maru and Tenyo Maru. Also called Getuyo Maru? Call sign JRHJ. Laid down by Mitsubishi Jukoygo K.K., Nagasaki, Japan on 2 October 1933, launched on 16 March, completed on 4 June 1934, requisitioned by the navy on 29 November 1941, converted into an auxiliary minelayer between 3-26 December 1941, reclassified as an auxiliary aircraft transport on 10 February 1942, sunk by the American submarine USS Pogy (SS-266) north of Truk on on 31 July 1943 and stricken on 15 October 1943. Gross tonnage 7,509 tons, under deck 6,070 tons, netto tonnage 5,513 tons and as dimensions 436.3 x 58.5 x 32.8 x 9 (light)-26 (loaded) feet. Diesel propulsion, single screw, horsepower 840 nhp, oil bunker capacity 2,400 tons, range 50,000 nautical miles/13.5 knots and speed 13.5 (normal cruising)-16 (maximum) knots.
According to a letter dated Floriana 1 May 1834 written by Joseph Villamil sent to the editors of the N.Y. Daily Advertiser visited the whaler Pactolus of Fairhaven, master Grinnell, Floriana on 29 May 1834.(1)
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1. Floreana Island or Isla Floreana or Floriana is part of the Ecuador’s Galápagos Archipelago. In the past know and Mercedes Island/Isla Mercedes or Mascarenas, Santa Maria and Charles Island. Favorite stop for whalers for fresh water and food probably resulting in the destinction of some specias like the Floreana giant tortoise.
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The Sailor’s Magazine and Naval Journal. Vol VI ending August 183. New York, 1834.
Ship, E.I.C.-chamber Enkhuizen, built in 1688, dimensions 140 x 36 x 15, height at mainmast 7 feet.
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F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie.
According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 22February due to unknown on the location near Selenzara. Tonnage 527 tons.
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Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.
Chacal. France-flagged, IMO 8944355, MMSI 227801800 and call sign FACL. Launched by SFCN, Villeneuve-la-Garenne on 11 October 1982, launched on 11 February 1983 and commissioned on 10 September 1983. Of the Léopard-class, preceded by Adjutant-class, succeeded by Almak. Tonnage 335 (standard)-470 (full load) tons and as dimensions 43 x 8.3 x 2.21 metres or 141.1 x 27.3 x 10.6 feet. Propulsion consists of 2 SACM-Wårtsilå UD30 V16-M3 diesels with 1,600 kW and 2 shafts/screws allowing a speed of 15 knots and a range of 4,100 nautical miles/12 knots. Crew numbers 15 men to which 22 men training personnel are added. The armament consisted original of 2x1-2cm Oerlikon canon, replaced in 2002 by 2x1-12.7mm/0.50 machine guns.
Tonnage 4,460 tons. Part of convoy not. In ballast underway from Port TalbotWales to Narvik, Norway. Location Norwegian coast. Of the crew 16 men killed and 22 killed. An official enquiery to be held while she seemed to be within territorial waters when attacked.
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The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England CAB-66-4-13 Weekly Résumé (No. 15) of the naval, military and air situation from 0700 7 December to 0700 14 December 1939.
In an attachment of a letter dated Berlin, Germany 5 November No. 2308/42 was the tanker capacity of Gruppe Süd on 29 September 1942 described. Reported in the work area was the German tanker Ossag. Gross register tonnage 2,793 tons, ready for service. Marinegruppenkommando Süd (MGK Süd) was the operational office for the Balkan, Black Sea, Adriatic and Aegean areas. Established on 24 February 1941 as Dienstelle Admiral Z renamed Admiral Südost on 4 April 1941 and Marinegruppenkommando Süd on 30 June 1941. The staff was located in June 1941 at Sofia, Bulgaria, in Vienna, Austria in September 1944 and since November 1944 at Kammer at Attersee, Austria and all uncompleted activities were taken over by Admiral z.b.V. Südost since 11 December 1944.
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1. Call sign DIEF. Gros register tonnage 2,793 tons, udner deck 2,331 tons, net register tonnage 1,515 tons and as dimensions 309.7 x 45.5 x 22.5 feet. Carried petroleum in bulk. Built by Deutsche Werft A.G., Hamburg, Germanny. Owner in 1939 Tankdampfer Ges. Ossag m.b.H., Hamburg.
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Bundesarchiv RM 7/223Band 2 Jan. 1942 - Dez. 1943
A list dealing dated 23 June 1918 reported the status of work on the submarines expected on 23 June. Work started on 18 June. Planned completion on 26 June. Description of the work tank damage.Remarks scope of work unknown.
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Bundesarchiv RM 3-11254.
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Similar Heiryo Maru (1918)-Hukusei Maru (1918), Teikai Maru (1918), Tosyo Maru (1918) and Toyo Maru (1918). Call sign JZOH. Built by Osaka Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan in 1918. Gross tonnage 1,224 tons, under deck 1,039 tons, netto tonnage 699 tons, deadweight 1,950 tons and as dimensions 225.0 x 33.0 x 18/7 x 5’6” (light)-16 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, single screw, horsepower 97 nhp, bunker capacity 160 ton coal, range 2,000 nautical miles/7 knots and speed 7(normal cruising)-8 (maximum) knots.
Bookkeeper Jozua Eenhoorn of De Rijp.
1716
Whales 2.5 Barrels blubber 80
1717
Whales 0 Barrels blubber 0
1718
Whales 3.5 Barrels blubber 130
1719
Whales 0 Barrels blubber 0
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Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.
Type ship. Master J. Young. Tonnage 349 tons. Built at South Shields in 1805. Owner Jno. Aberdein&Co. Port where registered Montrose.
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List of the shipping registered in the different ports of Scotland. Glasgow, 1821.
Type ship. Master Ingiles. Tonnage 248 tons. Built at Aberdeen in 1781. Owner Aberdeen Whale Fishing Co. Port where registered Aberdeen.
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List of the shipping registered in the different ports of Scotland. Glasgow, 1821.
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Type B ordered under the 1943-1944 Programme to be part of the coastal forces. Of the 280 ordered were just 56 laid down and even a less number finally completed when the Second World War ended. To serve as convoy escorts were the boats also fitted out with minesweeping gears. Based on a traditional wood built fishing boat. With a displacement of 238 tons and as dimensions 93.5 (between perpendiculars)-105. 3/4 (over all) x 20.2 x 7.75 feet. Geared diesel propulsion with 400bhp via one shaft and speed 9 knots. Crew numbered 26 men. Armament consisted of 2/4x1-2.5cm guns and 8-12 depth charges. Built by Fukushima.Completed on 23 July 1945, handed over to the Japan Maritime Safety Agency and renamed MS 26 on 1 May 1984.
Part of the Galeones de plata de Tierra Firme. Under command of Don Carlo de Ibarra. Left San Lúcar on 1 May 1637, arrived at Porto Belo, Panama on 27 June. Tonnage 860 tons. Captain Francisco Martinez de España. Of the crown. Returned the same year.
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Huguette et Pierre Chaunu. Seville et l’Atlantique 1504-1650, vol. 3.
Chebec, first mentioned in 1809, captured by British in 1812.
Source
J. Vichot. Repertoire des navires de guerre français. Paris, 1967.
Ship, E.I.C.-chamber Enkhuizen, built at the E.I.C.-yard at the Wierdijk, Enkhuizen, Netherlands ib1685, dimensions 130 x 29 x 13 feet. Cabin below, height at mainmast 5½’.
Sources
F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie.
Handschriftenverzameling no. 358 (Rijksarchief Zealand).
