Netherlands-flagged, IMO 9705251, MMSI 244615153. Built by Damen Shipyards, Galati, Romania and completed by Damen Shipyards, Den Helder, Netherlands with yard number 512358 in 2016. Part of Noordzee-class. Commissioned on 11 July 2016.
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Japanese naval tanker Tsurumi visited the North American region in 1923
Ondo-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
The Japanese embassy at Washington, USA supplied on 16 April 1923 the Department of the US Navy the schedules of the movements of Japanese naval oil tankers which were active in the North American region. Departure from Sasebo, Japan on 20 April, arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 12 May, departure on 16 May, arrival at San Pedro on 29 May, departure on 3 June, arrival at San Francisco on 5 June, departure on 10 June, arrival at Hilo, Hawaii on 21 June and departure for Japan on 25 June. Remarks were that stops at Honulu and Hilo were only made for bunkering coal, water and provisions. The schedule could be slightly changed owing to the weather and other necessities.(1)
Note
1. Notoro or Shiretoko-class navy tankers preceded by Noma succeeded by Kamoi. Consisting of Notoro, Shiretoko, Erimo, Sata, Tsurumi, Shiriya, Iro. Other sources Siretoka/Shiretoka, Erimo, Sata, Turimi/Tsurimi, Sirya.Shiria, Iro, Ondo, Hayamoto and Naruto. Built under the Eight-Four and Eight-Six Fleet plans. Laid down by Osaka Iron Works, Sakurajima Factory on 10 March 1921, launched on 29 September 1921, completed on 14 March 1922 and sunk by the American submarine USS Cero (SS-225) on 5 August 1944
Source
Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration Series: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Japan. Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: 894.30 - 894.304 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: Movements of Naval Vessels: 894.33 - 894.3311f. Microfilm 422 roll 19.
Dutch mine hunter Zr. Ms. Vlaardingen (M863) 1986-2025 and Ukrainian Melitopol 2025-
MMSI 245944000 and call sign PAEN. Of the Tripartite-class. Laid down at the shipyard Van der Giessen de Noord, Alblasserdam, Netherlands on 6 May 1986, launched on 10 December 1988, commissioned on 15 March 1989, decommissioned on 27 March 2024, pledged to Ukraine in 2025, donated to Ukraine in 2025 and renamed Melitopol.
The Russian Caspian Flotilla in 1924
The Commissioner of the United States at Riga, Latvia wrote on 21 May 1924 to the Secretary of State at Washington that the Russian Caspian Flotilla consisted of 4 gunboats, 11 torpedo boats old type called Storezhevoi, 5 trawlers and 2 submarines. Further more were 4 guard boats transferred from Lake Ladoga via the Baltic. The staff of the flotilla moved from Baku to Petrovsk.
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.
Dutch frigate Zr.Ms. Van Speijk (F828) 1991-
The Van Speijk was the eight and at the same time the last ship of the Karel-Doorman class, laid down by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding on 1 October 1991, launched on 26 March 1994 and commissioned on 7 September 1995. Part of Karel Doorman-class/M-clas preceded by Kortenaer- and Roofdier classes.
Value of the American whaler Navy and her cargo on 24 October 1844
According to a report of Mr. G.D. Gilman of American whalers with a total value of 1,010,240 US dollars berthed at Honolulu, Hawaii on 24 October 1844 was the value of the American whaler Navy as she now floats 15,000 US dollars, loaded with 2,750 barrels of whale oil, value 22,000 US dollars, loaded with - barrels of sperm oil, value - US dollars, loaded with 25,000 shp bone, value 5,500 US dollars. Total value 42,500 US dollars.
Source
Robert Crichton Wyllie, Esquire. Notes on the shipping, trade, agriculture, diseases...of the Sandwich or Hawaiian Islands published in the monthly numbers of the The Friend, from May to December. Honolulu, 1845.
Dutch naval training ship Zr. Ms. Van Kinsbergen (A902) 1999-
Netherlands-flagged, IMO 9201578, MMSI 244736000 and call sign PAKB. Built at the Damen Shipyard at Gorinchem, Netherlands. Commissioned 2 November 1999. With a displacement of 630 ton and as dimensions 40-41,5 x 9,2-10 x 3,1 metres. Crew numbered 24 men. The 2x578 kW allows a speed of 12,8 knots.
Construction status of the German submarine U 1408 in July 1944
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XVII. Yard Blohm&Voss, Hamburg. Yard number 258. Date building ordered 4 January 1943. Date completion 1 November 1944. Remarks none.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
Dutch frigate Hr.Ms. Van Galen (F834) 1990-2010 and Portuguese D. Francisco de Almeida (F 333) 2010-
Part of Karel Doorman-class/M-clas preceded by Kortenaer- and Roofdier classes. Laid down at the shipyard of the Koninklijke Schelde Groep, Vlissingen, Netherlands on 7 June 1990, launched on 21 November 1992, commissioned on 1 December 1994, sold to Portugal on 1 November 2006, handed over on 15 January 2010 and now serving in the Portuguese navy as the D. Francisco de Almeida.
Portuguese naval division bound for training voyage along African coast starting October 1924
The American Foreign Service Legation Lisbon, Portugal wrote on 7 September 1924 No. 55 that a Portugese naval division consisting of 1 cruiser, 3 gunboats and a collier would depart from Lisbon in mid October for a voyage around Africa and to cover about 10,000 miles in 7 months time. To be visited were Madeira, Cape Verde Islands and Saint Thomas and Principe and several Portuguese and foreign harbours on the African mainland. At Funcal was a wireless station to be established able to reach Lisbon via continous wave principle. The voyage was to train officers and men on board and was financed by temporarily laying up several other warships with just skeleton crews.
Source
Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records AdministrationSeries: 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
Dutch frigate Zr. Ms. Van Amstel (F831) 1988-
Netherlands-flagged, MMSI 245965000 and call sign PAME. Part of Karel Doorman-class/M-clas preceded by Kortenaer- and Roofdier classes, consisting of the Karel Doorman (became Belgian Leopold), Van Speijk, Van Amstel, Willem van der Zaan (became Belgian Louise-Marie), Tjerk Hiddes (became Chilean Almirante Riveros), Abraham van der Hulst (became Chilean Almirante Blanco Encalada(, Van Nes (became Portuguese Bartolomeu Dias) and Van Galen (became Portuguese D. Francisco de Almeida). Laid down at the Kon. Mij. De Schelde at Vlissingen, Netherlands on 3 May 1988, launched on 19 May 1991 and commissioned on 27 May 1993.
Construction status of the German submarine U 1407 in July 1944
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XVII. Yard Blohm&Voss, Hamburg. Yard number 257. Date building ordered 4 January 1943. Date completion 15 October 1944. Remarks none.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
Dutch minehunter Zr.Ms. Urk M861 1984-
Part of Alkmaar-class. Laid down by Van der Giessen-De Noord, Alblasserdam, Netherlands on 1 October 1984, launched on 2 May 1986, commissioned on 10 December 1986 and decommissioned on 22 June 2022.
The Chinese river gunboat Li Chi in November 1927
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 Li Chi. 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 3: 1 Ma-chi-kai-ssu (Hotchkins?) 5 shot firing gun, 1 Mai-ke-sin (Maxim?) machine gun, 1 mortar. Former nationality ex C.E.R.ly Boat. Former nameNo. 6. 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.
Dutch air-defence and command frigate (LCF) Zr. Ms. Tromp (F803) 1999-
Of the De Zeven Provinciën-class with as sister ships Evertsen, Tromp and De Zeven Provinciën. MMSI 244899000 and call sign PAET. Laid down by De Schelde, Vlissingen, Netherlands on 3 September 1999, launched on 7 April 2001 and commissioned on 14 March 2003
Whaler Waterloo belonged to or sailed from the Colony of New South Wales in 1832
Type schooner, tonnage 66 tons, crew numbered 7 men, date of clearance 17 May 1832, date of return to port 2 November 1832, involved in black whale fishery, sperm whale oil - tuns, black whale oil 40 tuns, - seal skins, whale bone 4 tons and estimated value of products 900 pound sterling.
Source
Selection of reports and papers of the House of Commons. Vol 28, 1836.
Dutch M-frigate Tjerk Hiddes de Vries F 830 1986-2007 and Chilean Almirante Riveros FF-18 2007-
Part of Karel Doorman- or M-class multi purpose frigates, laid down by Koninklijke Schelde Groep, Vlissingen, Netherlands on 28 October 1986, launched on 9 December 1989, commissioned on 26 February 1993, decommissioned on 3 February 2005, sold to Chile, commissioned in April 2007 as Almirante Riveros, MMSI 725000472 and call sign CCRV.
British battleship Royal Oak leaving Malta for England in August 1929
Royal Sovereign-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
The American Consulate at Valetta, Malta wrote the US State of Secretary on 22 August 1929 No. 361 that the British battleship HMS Royal Oak returned on 19 August before the return of the British Mediterranean Fleet. She was to depart to England to be paid off on 20 August.(1)
Note
1. Pennant 08. Part of Revenge-class (also called R- of Royal Sovereign-class preceded by Queen Elizabth-class succeeded by planned N3-class and realized Nelson-class. Laid down by Devonport Royal Dockyard on 15 January 1914, launched on 17 November 1914, commissioned on 1 May 1916 and sunk by the German submarine U-47 at Scapa Flow, Orkney, Scotland on 14 October 1939.
Dutch cargo ship Colytto 1925-1950 ( Kemiö 1950-1954, Gunn 1954-1959)
Exhibition Varen voor Vrijheid. Museum Katwijk
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Laid down by De Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij N.V., Rotterdam, Netherlands with yard number 1833 on 11 May 1925, launched on 10 April 1926, delivered to manager Firma Hudig & Veder (ca. 1951 N.V.), owner N.V. Maatschappij Zeevaart, both at Rotterdam, on 27 April 1926, sold to manager Paul Eriksson,owner Kouran Laiva O/Y., both at Wasa, Finland and renamed Kemiö in March 1950, later manager Alf Korhonen, owner Vaasan Laiva O/Y., both at Helsinki, Finland, sold to manager/owner Wallem&Co. Ltd., Hong Kong in 1954 and renamed Gunn and broken there in 1959
Dutch East Indiaman Orangie 1642-
Ship, E.I.C.-chamber Zealand, on stocks by Bestevaar at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands 1642, launched 1 January 1643, dimensions 181 x ? x ? feet.
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.
Dutch cargo ship (ex-Kongsgaard 1916-1921) Stolwijk 1921-1940
Exhibition Varen voor Vrijheid. Museum Katwijk, Scheveningen
Laid down by N.V. Industrieële Maatschappij 'De Noord', Alblasserdam, Netherlands with yard number 123 in 1916, launched on 30 October 1919, delivered to manager Brødrene Olsen, owner Rederiet A/S 'Vestlandske Lloyd', both at Stavanger, Norway as the Kongsaard in January 1920, sold to manager Firma Erhardt & Dekkers, owner N.V. Maatschappij s.s. Rijswijk,both at Rotterdam, Netherlands in 1920, renamed Stolwijn in around 11 July 1921, owner N.V. Stoomvaart Maatschappij 'Wijklijn', Rotterdam since 1930 and lost loaded with steel and paper underway from Halifax towards Liverpool, England in a storm off Innesdooey Island, Ireland on 7 December 1940.
1/32 share in the Dutch whaler Vrouw Maria sold on auction in 1759
Auction at the Nieuwezyds Heeren Loogement, Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 26 November 1759 at 18:00 o’clock of 1/32 share in the Dutch whaler Vrouw Maria, fluyt, commandeur Jan Mooy, built in 1746, 6-7 boats, bound for Greenland, dimensions 111 2/11 x 29.4½ x 12.10½ and decl 7.4½ feeet, bookkeepers Jan Middelman en Zoon. Sold for 485 Dutch guilders to Mrs. Jacoba Borst widow of Nicolaas de Ruyter.
Source
Archief van de Burgemeesters: scheepsverkopingen door makelaars. Archive 5071 Gemeentearchief Amsterdam, Netherlands archive No. 5071, inventory number 22.
Dutch cargo ship Stad Amsterdam 1917-1942
Exhibition Varen voor Vrijheid. Museum Katwijk
Launched by Scheepswerf ‘Dordrecht’ N.V., Dordrecht, Netherlands with yard number 28 on 29 September 1917, delivered to manager N.V. Handels- & Transport Maatschappij Vulcaan, owner N.V. Stoomvaart Maatschappij Amsterdam, both at Rotterdam, Netherlands on 7 June 1920, manager Halcyon Lijn N.V., owner N.V. Stoomvaart Maatschappij Amsterdam, both at Rotterdam, Netherlands since 4 July 1920 and torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U 164 off Haïti on 14 August 1942. She was underway from New York, USA to Trinidad due to engine problems forced to leave convoy TAW 15 on 19 August 1942.
According to the list and supplements 1-2 on 13 September 1945 BDZ No. 673 sent by the office of armament the Royal Netherlands Navy located at 41 East 42nd Street, New York 17, USA. There were no complete records available, so there were several sources used to compile the list. Sometimes the kind of guns gave indirect information regarding the origin such as 4”/BL and 12 pounder guns were British mostly supplied in the United Kingdom, Canada or Curacao. The 4.7” guns were old Japanese guns placed on some vessels in the begin of the war at Singapore and some 4” guns in the same period at Surabaya, Dutch East Indies. The trade in which the ship was used gave also an indication were the guns were supplied, for example involved in the Pacific trade means supplied at the West Coast.
Armed with 2-2cm guns supplied at New York on 28 July 1942
Source
Archieven van hoofd handelsbescherming en diverse handelsbeschermingsofficieren 1941-1946 inv.no. 53 (Nationaal Archief, The Hague, Netherlands.
The tender for an American steam ironclad sent in by Wm. Norris, New York in 1861
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 than ten nor 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.
Wm. Norris, New York, 26 Cedar street.“Iron boat without armor. Too small, and not received. Price $32,000-length of vessel 83 feet-breadth of beam 25 feet-depth of hold 14 feet- time 60 to 75 days-draught of water 3 feet-displacement 90 tons-speed not 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.
Japanese auxiliary patrol boat No. 85 1945
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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 Yoonago in 1946. When the war ended 95& completed and afterwards rebuilt as a fishing boat.
Australian whaler Cooper arrived in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the Australian newspaper The Sydney Gazette and New South Eales Advertiser dated Saturday 25 May 1839
An item referred to a list of arivals and departured at the Bay of Islands between 26 February-2 May reporting the arrival of the Australian whaler Cooper of Sydney, 11 months, 550 barrels sperm on 10 March.
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Dutch M-frigate Tjerk Hiddes de Vries F 830 1986-2007 and Chilean Almirante Riveros FF-18 2007-
Part of Karel Doorman- or M-class multi purpose frigates, laid down by Koninklijke Schelde Groep, Vlissingen, Netherlands on 28 October 1986, launched on 9 December 1989, commissioned on 26 February 1993, decommissioned on 3 February 2005, sold to Chile, commissioned in April 2007 as Almirante Riveros, MMSI 725000472 and call sign CCRV.
The Russian battleships in 1937
Oktyabrskaya Revolyutsitya. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Parizhskaya Kommuna. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Marat. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
With her letter dated Moscow, Russia 9 June 1937 sentthe US Embassy at Moscow a memorandum dealing in detail with the composition of the Soviet Navy and her ships. The information was obtained privately from a non-Soviet source which source the Embassy considered to be entirely reliable. This source was even more valuable while the information available in publications like Jane’s Fighting Ships or the British parliamentary report titled “Fleet” dated February 1937 was general outdated and just of a secondary value. The British report was based on Russian public information from 1 February 1935 which was the last time as far as known the Soviet Union supplied statistical description of her fleet. The source wanted that the information was handed over to the Department of State for further use and not to other departments.
There were three battleships namely Marat [ex-Petropavlovsk], Oktyabrskaya Revolyutsitya [ex-Gangut] and Parizhskaya Kommuna [ex-Sevastopol]. All were laid down in 1909 and between January 1914-January 1915 completed. Armament consisted of 12-12” guns, 16-4.7” guns, 10-3” anti aircraft guns and 4-21” torpedo tubes. With oil-fuelled turbine propulsion and a s peed of 20 knots. The first two ships stationed in the Baltic Sea were modernized. The third one stationed in the Black Sea underwent recently a long refit. Her secondary armament removed in 1936 was placed back. There existed a fourth ship of this class namely the Mikhail Frunze, but she was docked since 1934 with all turrets and guns removed and she would probably be broken up.(1)
Note
1. All part of the Gangut- or Sevastopol-class preceded by the Andrei Pervozvanny-class succeeded by the Imperatritsa Mariya-class. The Frunze ex Poltava was stricken on 1 December 1940 and in 1949 was started with her breaking up.
Source
Record Group 59: General Records of the Department of State Series: Central Decimal Files. 861.30 - Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels. Roll 26 Target 2.
British First Cruiser Squadron returned at Malta in December 1927
Hawkins-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
The American Consulate at Valetta, Malta wrote the US State of Secretary on 7 December 1927 that the British First Cruiser Squadron of the Mediterranean Fleet reteturned to Malta. Commander-in-chief was rear admiral W.H.D. Boyle (1), C.B., his flagship HMS Frobisher.(2) The squadron served in Chinese waters since January 1927. The Frobisher was to depart on 10 December towards Devonport to be recommissioned and refitted. The flag of Boyle was to be transferred to another ship of the squadron.
Notes
1. William Henry Dudley Boyle 12th Earl of Cork and 12th Earl of Orrey (30 November 1873, Farnham, Surrey, England-19 April 1967 London, England), served in the Royal Navy between 1886-1940 ending in the rank of Admiral of the Fleet.
2. 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.
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 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
Dutch navy dive vessel Hr.Ms. Cerbrus A 851 1991-
Den Oever, Netherlands 2 February 2026
Laid down at the shipyard Scheepswerf Visser, Den Helder, Netherlands on 15 April 1991, launched on 18 December and commissioned on 28 February 1992. Dimension 27,3 (maximum) x 8,76 x 1,5 metres and a displacement of 223 tons. Speed 10 knots. A crew numbering 8 men. IMO 9021734, MMSI 24585000 and call sign PAYM
British cargo ship ss Navasota torpedodoed and sunk on 5 December 1939
An item reported that the 8,795 tons British cargo ship ss Navasota in ballast was torpedoed and sunk on 5 December 1939 by the German submarine U-47 50 miles south west of Cape Clear, Ireland in the Celtic Sea being part of convoy OB 46. Of her crew was one men killed and 45 saved. The Navasota was defensively armed.(1)
Note
1. Of her crew of 82 men were 37 men killed.
Source
The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England CAB-66-4-1 Weekly Résumé (No. 14) of the naval, military and air situation from 12 noon 30 November to 12 noon 7 December 1939.
Dutch navy dive vessel Zr.Ms. Hydra A854 1992-
Den Oever, Netherlands 2 February 2026
Laid down at the Scheepswerf Visser, Den Helder, Netherlands on 11 June 1992, launched on 11 September 1992 and commissioned on 20 November 1992. IMO 9034171, MMSI 245990000 and call sign PD2231.
British cargo ship ss Eskdene survived torpedo attack on 2 December 1939
An item reported that the 3,829 ss ton cargo ship ss Eskdene loaded with timber was torpedoed after she lost contact with her Norwegian convoy east of Montrose on 2 December 1939. Contact was lost due to bad weather or she possible strike a mine. Her crew abandoned the ship and rescued after a stay of 13 hours in their lifeboats by the Norwegian merchant ship ss Hild about 50 miles south east of where she was torpedoed. The Eskdene however kept floating and was traced on 6 December. There was a hope that tugs could salvage her and tow her to the Tyne.
Note
1. British cargo ship torpedoed in the North Sea by the German submarine U-56 on 2 December, abandoned and after drifting picked up by tugs and beached on the Herd Sands on 8 December, afterwards salvaged and repaired. Part of Convoy HN3.
Source
The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England CAB-66-4-1 Weekly Résumé (No. 14) of the naval, military and air situation from 12 noon 30 November to 12 noon 7 December 1939.
Dutch minehunter Zr.Ms. Schiedam M 860 1984-
Netherlands-flagged, MMSI 244251000 and call sign PAEK. Part of Alkmaar-class, preceded by Dokkum-class succeeded by Vlissingen-class. Laid down by Van der Giessen-De Noord, Alblasserdam, Netherlands 7 May 1984, launched on 12 December 1985, commissioned on 9 JUly 1986 and to be donated to Bulgaria betweeen 2027-2028.
Construction status of the German submarine U 1406 in July 1944
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XVII. Yard Blohm&Voss, Hamburg. Yard number 256. Date building ordered 4 January 1943. Date completion 1 October 1944. Remarks none.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
Dutch landing platform dock (LPD) Zr.Ms. Rotterdam (L800) 1998-
Ordered on 25 April 1994, laid down by Koninklijke Schelde Groep, Vlissingen, Netherlands on 25 January 1998, launched on 22 February 1997 and commissioned on 18 April 1998. An amphibious transport or landing platform dock able to transport a complete battalion marines with equipment. Enforcer-design as a result of a Dutch-Spanish project. MMSI 246700000.
Construction status of the German submarine U 1405 in July 1944
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XVII. Yard Blohm&Voss, Hamburg. Yard number 255. Date building ordered 4 January 1943. Date completion 10 September 1944. Remarks none.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
Dutch logistic support vessel Pelikaan A804 2005-
Netherlands-flagged, IMO 8994166, MMSI 244362000 and call sign PAKU. Ordered on 10 January 2005, laid down by Damen, Galati, Romania on 25 August 2005, launched on 7 February 2006 and commissioned on 12 June 2006. Serves in the Netherlands Antilles and the Caribbean Sea.
American whaler Wm. Hamilton visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 29 October 1853
An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 25 October of the American whaler Wm. Hamilton master Holm coming from the Arctic 300 barrels whale oil 4,000 lbs bone
Dutch navy tug Zr.Ms. Noordzee (A871) 2014-
Netherlands-flagged, homeport Den Helder, Netherlands, IMO 9705249, MMSI 244615120 and call sign PAAM. Gross tonnage 294 tons, deadweight 131 tons, displacement 575 ton and as dimensions 28,67 x 10,43 x 4,9 metres. Speed 13,4 knots. Accommodation for 7 persons. Bollard pull 60,2 ton.Noordzee-class ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid Damen tugs. Built by Damen Shipyards at Galati, Romania/Damen Shipyard, Gorinchem, Netherlands. Building ordered in January 2014. Laid down on 26 February 2915, launched in August 2015 and commissioned on 11 July 2016.
American whaler Romulus visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 29 October 1853
An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 25 October of the American whaler Romulus master Bakker coming from the Arctic 30 barrels sperm oil 1,300 barrels whale oil 9,000 lbs bone
French landing craft L9093 2011-
Part of EDA0-R Claas (Engin de débarquement amphibie rapide] roll-on/roll-off catamaran landing craft (L-CAT). The EDA-R 2. Built by Socarenam in June 2011.
Portuguese ship Nossa Senhora do Livramento e Sao Jose 1768-1772
Merchant ship, mentioned between 1768-1772.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
Dutch minehunter Zr.Ms. Middelburg (M858) 1983-2021
Laid down at the shipyard Van der Giessen de Noord, Alblasserdam, Netherlands on 11 July 1983, launched on 22 November 198, commissioned on 10 December and decommissioned in 2011. MMSI 244471000 and call sign PAEI. The 11th unit of the Alkmaar-class tripartite minesweepers. Sold to Pakistan in June 2021.
Dutch East Indiaman Hof van Zeeland 1639-
Ship, E.I.C.-chamber Zealand, on stocks by Bestevaar at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands 1639, launched 20 March 1640.
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.
Australian whaler William Wallace arrived in the Bay of Islands according to the Australian newspaper The Sydney Gazette and New South Eales Advertiser dated Saturday 25 May 1839
An item referred to a list of arivals and departured at the Bay of Islands, New Zealand between 26 February-2 May reporting the arrival of the Australian whaler William Wallace.
Dutch multi purpose harbour vessel Zr.Ms. Nieuwdiep Y8006
Former patrol vessel of the Koninklijke Marechaussee. Damen Stan Patrol 2005.
Catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur B. Hendriks according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 14 August 1749
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 13 August reported the arrival at Texel, Netherlands on 12 August of Dutch Greenland commandeurs bringing with them a list with the catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur B. Hendriks 1 whale.
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Belgian mine countermeasure vessel BNS Oostende M940 2021-
Docked at Zeebrugge, Belgium 30 January 2026
Belgium-flagged, MMSi 205219000 and call sign ORCP. Part of City-class preceded by Tripartite-class minehunters. Laid down by Piriou, Concarneau, France on 30 November 2021 and launched on 29 March 2023.
Russian warships Komsomolets and Aurora planning to visit Norway in 1924
Komsomolets as planned aircraft carrier. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Aurora. Original postcard Chocolate Estrella
The Americal Legation at Christiana, Norwaya reported on 3 July 1924 that according to the Norges Handels of Sjøfartstidende dated 27 June that during the summer two Russian warships intended to visit Bergen and Trondhjem. It were the training ship Komssomoleis [Komsomolets] and the small 6,800 tons cruiser Aurora, both belonging to the Baltic Fleet. It were the first Russian warships visiting Norway since the war.
Notes
1. Training and transport Ocean/Okean, built by Howaldtswerke, Kiel, Germany between 1901-1902 especially for training naval engineers, for this purpose fitted out with a range of several types of boilers, renamed Komsomolets on 15 October 1922 and PKZ-72 on 20 November 1956. Was as Komsomolets in 1927 to be converted into an aircraft carrier resembling the British HMS Hermes.
2. Part of Pallada-class protected cruisers preceded by Svetlana succeeded by Varvag, ordered in June 1896, laid down by Admiralty Shipyard, St. Petersburg, Russia on 23 May 1897, launched on 11 May 1900, commissioned on 16 July 1903, decommissioned on 17 November 1948 and museum ship since 1956.
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.
British destroyer HMS Thisbe 1916-1936
Sistership HMS Satyr. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Admiralty R-class preceded by Admiralty M-class succeeded by S- and Admiralty V-classes. Under 8th War Programme order in March 1916. Laid down by Hawthorn Leslie and Company, Hebburn, England with yard number 492 in June 1916, launched on 8 March 1917, commissioned on 6 June 1917 and sold to be broken up on 31 August 1936.
Portugal asked the USA for 3-6 destroyers in 1917-1918
The US Legation at Lisbon, Portugal sent on 26 June 1917 a telegram No. 113 to the Secretary of State (received midnight 27th) informing that the Portugese Minister for Foreign Affairs last night called and earnestly urged to arrange the purchase by Portugal of 3 tot 6 destroyers from the USA needed for patrolling the Portuguese coast and the protection of the merchant shipping. While Portugel really needed the ships recommended the American minister Birch to consider the request proving the US Navy could spare the ships. The Secretary of State informed on 28th the Secretary of Navy. Birch sent on 23 September 1918 again a cable message referring to his telegram No. 113 and a reply of Mr. Lansing of the Department of State dated 12 July 1917 No. 119 with the text “Navy Department Department states is unable to comply with request as destroyers cannot be spared”. Portugal was still needing the ships and Birch appreciated the necessity for a few additional patrol vessels and recommended earnestly favorable action if that was feasible. The Secretary of State sent on 2 October again the Secretary of the Navy the request for reconsideration. On 21 October 1918 later received the Secretary of State an official decision of the Navy which he transmitted to Lisbon. The Navy fully appreciated the desire of Portugal for an adequate patrol of their coast ‘and would be glad to meet their desires for additional patrol ships if conditions in other areas permitted such assignment. It has been the policy of the Department, however to assign destroyers and other patrol craft to the areas in which submarine activities were the greatest. So far these areas of greatest activity have been the approaches to the waters surrounding the British Isles and to the French Atlantic Coast, and it us to these areas that most of the patrol craft avaliable have beeen assigned.” The Navy however promised however to keep the Portuguese request in mind and if in the future destroyers became available no longer needed in other waters she would reconsider her decision.
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
Japanese naval tanker Notoro visited the North American region in 1923
Ondo-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
The Japanese embassy at Washington, USA supplied on 16 April 1923 the Department of the US Navy the schedules of the movements of Japanese naval oil tankers which were active in the North American region. Departure Kure on 20 April, arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 11 May, departure on 15 May, arrival at San Pedro on 29 May, departure on 3 June, arrival at San Francisco on 5 June, departure on 9 June, arrival at Honolulu on 22 June and departure for Japn on 26 June. Remarks were that stops at Honulu and Hilo were only made for bunkering coal, water and provisions. The schedule could be slightly changed owing to the weather and other necessities.(1)
Source
1. Notoro or Shiretoko-class navy tankers preceded by Noma succeeded by Kamoi. Consisting of Notoro, Shiretoko, Erimo, Sata, Tsurumi, Shiriya, Iro. Other sources Siretoka/Shiretoka, Erimo, Sata, Turimi/Tsurimi, Sirya.Shiria, Iro, Ondo, Hayamoto and Naruto. Built under the Eight-Four and Eight-Six Fleet plans. Laid down by Kawasaki Kobe Shipyard on 24 November 1919, launched on 17 July 1920, completed on 20 September 1920, converted into a seaplane tender in 1934, scuttled of Singapore on 12 January 1947.
Source
Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration Series: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Japan. Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: 894.30 - 894.304 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: Movements of Naval Vessels: 894.33 - 894.3311f. Microfilm 422 roll 19.
Japanese auxiliary patrol boats Nos. 2148-2150 cancelled in 1945
©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
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. Cancelled in 1945.
British destroyer HMS Kingston destroyed German submarine U.35 in November 1939
An item reported that the British destroyer HMS Kingston (1) sunk on 29 November 1939 the German 500 tons submarine U.35.(2)
Notes
1. F64. Part of K-class preceded by Tribal-class succeeded by L- and M-classes, laid down by J. Samuel White and Company, Cowes, Isle of Wight on 6 October 1937, launched on 9 January 1939, commissioned on 14 September 1939, damged beyond repairs in an air attack on 11 11 April 1942, remains scuttled in June 1943 and broken up in the 1950s.
2. Type VIIA submarine, displacement 625 (surfaced)-745 (submerged) tons, ordered on 25 March 1935, laid down with yard number 558 by Germaniawerft, Kiel, Germany on 2 March 1936, launched on 24 September 1936 and commissioned on 3 November 1936.
Source
The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England CAB-66-4-1 Weekly Résumé (No. 14) of the naval, military and air situation from 12 noon 30 November to 12 noon 7 December 1939.
British anti-submarine frigate HMS Loch Stenness 1945
River-class ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Loch-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Bay-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. 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
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