Madeira/Portugal-flagged, IMO 9294680, MMSI 255806329 and call sign CQEA6. Denmark-flagged 2005-2020 and Germany-flagged 2020. Built by INP Heavy Industries Co. Ltd, Mokpo, South Korea in 2005. Owner Charlotte Essberger Tankreederei Gmbh&Co. Kg, manager John T. Essberger Gmb&Co. Kg, both of Hamburg, Germany.
Destroyer of the DD 75-347 type. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Wickes-class light minelayer. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Wickes-class preceded by Caldwell-classs succeeded by Clemson-class divided into Little-subclass, Lamberton-subclass and Tattnall-subclasses. Laid down by Union Iron Works, San Francisco, California, USA on 8 Januray 1918, launched on 4 July 1918, commissioned on 26 May 1919, reclassified as DM-8 on 17 July 1920, decommissioned on 1 June 1931, stricken on 11 November 1931 and sold to be broken up on 25 February 1932.
The American Embassy at St. Petersburg, Russia wrote on 29 September 1910 to the Secretary of State at Washington, USA that in May the entire fleet numbered 9 admirals, 16 vice admirals, 23 rear admirals, 155 captains first class, 216 captains second class, 43 lieutenant captains, 176 over-lieutenants, 528 lieutenant and 642 ensigns.
Source
Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Russia and the Soviet Union, 1910-29. Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: 861.30 .(861.31 Naval Maneuvers; 851.32 Personnel); 861.33 Movements of Navy Vessels; 861.34 Equipment and Supplies): 861.39 - 861.345. Micro film 316 roll 92.
Design II/10. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
German Admiral Graf Spee original appearance. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
German Admiral Graf Spee disguised appearance. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Design D-class heavy cruiser. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Admiral Hipper-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Deutschland-class consisted of the Deutschland (Panzerschiff A, replacement of the Preussen) renamed Lützow in January 1940), Admiral Graf Scheer Panzerschiff B replacement of the Lotharingen) and Admiral Graf Spee (Panzerschiff C, replacement of the Braunschweig, lost in 1939). Succeeded by Admiral Hiper-class and planned D-class cruiser. Original called Panzerschiffe (armored ships), reclassifed as heavy cruisers in February 1940. The press called her pocket battleships while she were more competent then the pre-dreadnought battleships, able to outrun every ship more heavier armed or to out gun every existing (heavy) cruiser due to her armament of 2x3-28cm/11” guns. Plans to convert the two existing units in 1943 into aircraft carriers was not executed. Displacement 10,000 tons and as dimensions 124,0 x 21,4 x 6,8 metres. Turbine propulsion with coal and oil fuelled boiler, 2 shafts and 2x25,000 hp allwoing a speed of 22 knots. Belt, conning tower and gun hoods maximum 20cm and 3cm deck. Armament 2x2-38cm quick firing guns, 4-15cm guns, 2x1-8,8cm anti aircraft guns and 2 submerged 50cm torpedo tubes.
Sources
Gerhard Koop and Klaus-Peter Schmolke. Die Panzerschiffe der Deutschland-klasse.
Mike J. Whitley. Deutsche Kreuzer im Zweiten Weltkrieg.
Gert Sandhofer. Das Panzerschiff “A” und die vorentwürfe von 1920 bis 1928.
Jane’s Fighting Ships several editions.
Flottes de combat several editions.
Bundesarchiv several files. German pre design for the Deutschland-class pocket battleships design
An item reported the departure on 2 October from the Table Bay by the French whaler George, master R.N. Tate,for whaling.
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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 491. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion 8 September 1944. Remarks none.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 28 March due to unknown on the location 12 mile ssouth west of Palimure. Tonnage 223 tons.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.
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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 490. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion 5 September 1944. Remarks none.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
An item reported the departure on 29 September from the Simon’s Bay by the French whaler Reunion, master Le Fevre, for whaling.
River-class ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Loch-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Modified River-class hull and improved armament. Of this class were 28 ships built and 54 cancelled. To be built by William Pickersgill. Cancelled in 1945.
Sources
Jane’s Fighting Ships 1944-1945
David K. Brown. Nelson to Vanguard. Warship design and development 1923-1945.
David K. Brown. Atlantic Escorts. Ships, Weapons and Tactics in World War II.
J.J.. Colledge/Ben Warlow. Ships of the Royal Navy. The Complete Record of all Fighting Ships of the Royal Navy from the 15th Century to the Present.
Norman Friedman. British Destroyers&Frigates/ The Second World War and After.
Leo Marriott. Royal Navy Frigates since 1945. 2nd edition.
G.M. Stephen. British warship designs since 1906.
A.W. Watson. ‘Corvettes and frigates’ in: Transactions of the Institution of Naval Architects, 1947, p. 165-185
The American consulate at Las Palmas, Canary Islands reported on 21 May 1929 to the Scretary of State that the Portuguese naval sailing training ship Sagres arrived at Las Palmas on 16 May 1929 and departed to open sea once again on 20 May.
Source
Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration Series: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Portugal. Military Affairs and the Army: 853.20 - 853.206/7 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: Equipment and Supplies: 853.34 - 853.348. Microcopy 705 roll 13
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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 Ishikawa on 26 April 1945. Sunk incomplete during an air attack at Yokosuka, Japan on 18 July 1945.
Vladivostok. Displacement 5,500 tons. Armament unknown. Former British steamship Cheltenham. The war between the Russian and Japanese empires was between 8 February 1904-5 September1905. Battle Liao-Yang 23 August-5 September 1904, Battle Sha-Ho 5-18 October 1904 and surrender Port Arthurr 2 January 1905.
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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Length 48.6 feet. Operated by the Maritime Safety Board
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 14 October reported the arrival at Texel, Netherlands on 12 October of the Dutch Greenland commandeur Lourens Walig 5 whales 170 quardelen.
Type brig. Master T.McKie. Tonnage 224 tons. Built at Peterhead in 1802. Owner James Hutchison. Port where registered Aberdeen.
Source
List of the shipping registered in the different ports of Scotland. Glasgow, 1821.
Pangasinan. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Former US PCE 842-class patrol craft, in, Philippine naval service Miguel Mlavar-class corvette succeeded by Rizal-class. Laid down by Albina Engine and Machine Works, Portland, Oregon, USA on 27 October 1943, launched on 24 February 1944, commissioned on 30 March 1945, handed over to the Philippines in July 1948 and decommissioned on 9 December 2010.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands 4 February 2026
Liberia-flagged, homeport Monrovia, IMO 9304162, MMSI 636022850 and call sign D5BT6. Malta-flagged 2007, Germany flagged 2007-2012, Liberia-flagged 2012-2023 and Germany-flagged 2023-. Owner/manager Blumenthal Johann, Hamburg, Germany. Built by Oshima Shipbuilding, Saikai, Japan in 2007.
According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 28 March due to unknown on the location 8 miles south south west of Cape Palimure. Tonnage 291 tons.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Yard at Varna, Bulgaria. Date building ordered 22 December 1941. Date completion unknown due to transport and labour problems allowing a future maximum completion of 1-2 Kriegsfischkutters possible.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 152.
Queen Elizabeth-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
The American Consulate at Valetta, Malta wrote the US State of Secretary on 11 September 1929 No. 364 that the repairs of the British battleship HMS Warspite were still going and now stated to be completed before 1 October.(1)
Note
1. Pennant 03. Part of Queen Elizabeth-class, preceded by Iron Duke-class succeeded by Revenge-class. Ordered in 1912, laid down by HM Dockyard, Devonport, England on 31 October 1912, launched on 26 November 1913, commissioned on 8 March 1915, modernised mid-1930s, decommisssioned on 1 February 1945, stricken on 19 April 1947 and sold to be broken up in 1947.
An item reported the arrival on 2 October in the Simon’s Bay of the American whaler Janus, master A. Thavert from Augustine 25 September, put in for refreshments.
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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 489. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion 29 August 1944. Remarks none.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
An item reported the departure on 29 September from the Simon’s Bay by the French whaler Courrier des Indus, master Le Roy, for whaling.
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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 488. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion 25 August 1944. Remarks none.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
The American consulate at Las Palmas, Canary Islands reported on 9 August 1928 to the Secretary of State that the Portuguese gunboat Zaire arrived on 30 July 1928 9:00 A.M. at Las Palmas coming from Portuguese gunboat Zaire leaving on 8 August. She ran short of coals some distance away of the Canary Islands and made a call for help and was towed in safety to the shore line of Gran Canaria before arriving in the harbour under own steam. Customary salutes exchanged between the vessel and the fort.
Source
Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration Series: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Portugal. Military Affairs and the Army: 853.20 - 853.206/7 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: Equipment and Supplies: 853.34 - 853.348. Microcopy 705 roll 13
River-class ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Loch-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Modified River-class hull and improved armament. Of this class were 28 ships built and 54 cancelled. To be built by William Pickersgill. Cancelled in 1945.
Sources
Jane’s Fighting Ships 1944-1945
David K. Brown. Nelson to Vanguard. Warship design and development 1923-1945.
David K. Brown. Atlantic Escorts. Ships, Weapons and Tactics in World War II.
J.J.. Colledge/Ben Warlow. Ships of the Royal Navy. The Complete Record of all Fighting Ships of the Royal Navy from the 15th Century to the Present.
Norman Friedman. British Destroyers&Frigates/ The Second World War and After.
Leo Marriott. Royal Navy Frigates since 1945. 2nd edition.
G.M. Stephen. British warship designs since 1906.
A.W. Watson. ‘Corvettes and frigates’ in: Transactions of the Institution of Naval Architects, 1947, p. 165-185
Vladivostok. Launched at West Hartlepool, England in 1899. Displacement 6,219 tons. Speed 9 knots. Armament unknown. Former Anderson, Hamburg, Germany steamship Claudius. The war between the Russian and Japanese empires was between 8 February 1904-5 September1905. Battle Liao-Yang 23 August-5 September 1904, Battle Sha-Ho 5-18 October 1904 and surrender Port Arthurr 2 January 1905.
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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Length 48.6 feet. Operated by the Maritime Safety Board
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 14 October reported the arrival at Texel, Netherlands on 12 October of the Dutch Greenland commandeur Pieter Schoneman 6 whales 150 quardelen.
Type brig. Master R. Cleghorn. Tonnage 287 tons. Built at North Shields in 1803. Owner A. Malcolm&Co. Port where registered Kirkaldy.
Source
List of the shipping registered in the different ports of Scotland. Glasgow, 1821.
Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands 4 February 2026
Netherlands-flagged, IMO 9226853, MMSI 245888000 and call sign PBDP. Built at Damen Shipyard Gorinchem, Gorinchem, Netherlands in 2002.
Ship, E.I.C.-chamber Zealand, on stocks by Cornelis Speldernieuw sr. at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands 1651, launched 1 September 1652.
Sources
Kort gevat Jaarboek van de Edele Geoctroyeerde oost-indische compagnie der vereenigde Nederlanden ter kamer van Zeeland. Middelburg, 1759.
Archive V.O.C. 1602-1811 inv.no. 11048. Kort gevat Jaarboek van de Edele Geoctroyeerde Oost-Indische Compagnie tec. Christiaan Sigismund Matthaeus, Jan Dane, Middelburg, 1759
Zr.Ms. Atjeh. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Of the Atjeh-class protected cruiser or screw steamships 1st class preceded by the Zilveren Kruis-class. The first design dated from 1874 in which a ship was described of 72.00 (between perpendiculars)-11.32 x 5.66 metres and a displacement of 2,345 tons. The final design dated from 18 December 1874. The dimensions were now 70,00 (between perpendiculars)-92.00 (over all) x 12.50 x 10.00 (hold) x 5.56 (fore maximum)-6.10 (aft maximum) metres and a load displacement of 3,180 tons.Eight ships were planned of which 6 were completed (Atjeh 1875-1877, Tromp 1875-1882, Koningin Emma der Nederlanden 1876-1880, De Ruyter 1879-1885, Van Speyk 1880-1887 and Johan Willem Friso 1883-1880) and 2 lost by fire (Kortenaer 1882-1883), Doggersbank 1881-1883), all built by the Rijkswerf, Amsterdam, Netherlands. With ram bow. Displacement circa 4,200 ton with draught 5.95 (fore)-6.65 (aft) metres. Normal draught 5.66 (fore)-6.36 (aft) metres and displacement circa 3,930 tons. Dimensions 89,00 (between perpendiculars)-96,10 (over all) x 14.85 (maximum outside wooden hull) x 8.13 (hold). (1)
Note
1. In description of drawing are the dimensions specified as 96.10 x 14.85 x 8.18 metres, displacement 4,200 tons.
Source
Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands drawing 524731
Hawkins-class heavy cruisers. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
D or Danea-class light cruisers. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
The American Consulate at Valetta, Malta wrote the US State of Secretary on 10 January 1928 No. 223 that the British Mediterranean Fleet under admiral Sir George Keyes was to depart from Malta on 16 January for exercises and afterwards to be splitted into divisions for a cruise to the Levant. The entire fleet was to reassemble at Malta on 2 February. The First Cruiser Squadron excluded the Frobisher (1) and Dauntless (2) were to arrive at Suda Bay, Greece on 20 January, leaving on 31 January and arriving at Malta on 2 February.
Notes
1. Part of Hawkins-class heavy cruisers preceded by Town-class succeeded by County-class, laid down by HM Dockyard Devonport on 2 August 1916, launched on 20 March 1920, commissioned on 20 September 1924, training ship since 1932, again as heavy cruiser in March 1942, again as training ship in May 1946, decommissioned in 1947 and sold to be broken up on 26 March 1949.
2. D45. Part of Danae-class light cruisers, preceded by C-class suceeded by Emerald-class, building ordered in September 1916, laid down by Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company, Jarrow, England on 3 January 1917, launched on 10 April 1918, commissioned on 22 November 1918 and broken up in April 1946.
Source
National Archives. Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records AdministrationSeries: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Great Britain. Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: 841.315 THRU 841.31553 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: Movement of Naval Vessels: 841.33 - 841.3311/64. Microcopy 580 roll 92.
According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 28 March due to unknown on the location 12 mile ssouth west of Palimure. Tonnage 223 tons.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Yard at Varna, Bulgaria. Date building ordered 22 December 1941. Date completion unknown due to transport and labour problems allowing a future maximum completion of 1-2 Kriegsfischkutters possible.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 152.
An item reported the departure on 1 October from the Simon’s Bay by the American whaler Washington, master E. Russell for whaling.
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Similar Akiura Maru, Huzikawa Maru, Kazuura Maru, Kinugawa Maru, Kumagawa Maru, Mogamigawa Maru, Sinanogawa Maru and Tenyo Maru. Renamed Nitiyo Maru in 1938? Call sign JRBJ. Laid down by Mitsubishi Jukoygo K.K., Nagasaki, Japan on 23 January 1933, launched on 5 December 1933, completed on 31 March 1934, requisitioned by army as transport allotted number 392 on 13 September 1937 and served in war against China, requisitioned by the navy on 26 August 1940, converted into an auxiliary transport at the Osaka Ironworks Shipyard between 27 August-26 October 1940, converted at the Asano shipyard into an auxiliary tanker between 10 October 1942-13 February 1942, sunk by American aircraft off Cape St. Jacques on 12 January 1945 and stricken on 10 March 1945. 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.
An item reported the arrival on 27 September in the Simon’s Bay of the American whaler Cicero, master W. Hussey from Ferdinand Veloso 5 August, put in for refreshments.
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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 487. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion August 1944. Remarks built GW. with sect. from DW. delay probably.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
The American consul at Harbin, China G.C. Hanson sent with his report dated 29 November 1927 a list dealing with the Chinese gunboats on the Sungari River. It included the Chiang Ping. Used for patrolling between Harbin and Lahasus. Reported to be in fair condition as far as cleanliness is but did not cruise much often caused by a chronic lacking coal and other supplies which was due to lacking the necessary finances. The gunboats seemed to have little success in preventing brigands attacking passing steamships and junks arrriving too late on the place of delict. Displacement 250 tons. Built of iron. Armament 4: 1 Ha-chi-kai-sun (Hotchkiss?) 5-shot quick firing gun, 2 Mai-ke-sin (Maxim?) machine guns. 1 mortar. Former nationality ex-C.E.R.ly Boat. Former name No. 13. Horsepower 400 hp. Thickness armour 3/10 of a inch. Tug converted into gunboat.
Source
National Archives. Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration. Series: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of China. File Unit. Military Affairs and the Army: Army Maneuvers: 893.21 - 893.215 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: Pay: 893.35/0-2. Microfilm 329 roll 122.
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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 486. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion August 1944. Remarks built GW. with sect. from DW. delay probably.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
River-class ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Loch-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Modified River-class hull and improved armament. Of this class were 28 ships built and 54 cancelled. To be built by Smith’s Dock Company, Limited. Cancelled in 1945.
Sources
Jane’s Fighting Ships 1944-1945
David K. Brown. Nelson to Vanguard. Warship design and development 1923-1945.
David K. Brown. Atlantic Escorts. Ships, Weapons and Tactics in World War II.
J.J.. Colledge/Ben Warlow. Ships of the Royal Navy. The Complete Record of all Fighting Ships of the Royal Navy from the 15th Century to the Present.
Norman Friedman. British Destroyers&Frigates/ The Second World War and After.
Leo Marriott. Royal Navy Frigates since 1945. 2nd edition.
G.M. Stephen. British warship designs since 1906.
A.W. Watson. ‘Corvettes and frigates’ in: Transactions of the Institution of Naval Architects, 1947, p. 165-185
©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
The Portuguese legation, Washington, USA wrote on 27 January 1912 that the Portuguese cruiser Republica would arriva at New York, USA on 31 January and would depart for the Azores on 5 February. The US Department of War wrote on 30 January to the Secretary of State that the usual courtesies were to be extended. The Portuguese legistation wrote on 31 January that the Republica after leaving New York on 6 January would visit Boston.
Source
Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration Series: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Portugal. Military Affairs and the Army: 853.20 - 853.206/7 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: Equipment and Supplies: 853.34 - 853.348. Microcopy 705 roll 13
