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Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Japanese bulk carrier Oceana Frontier 2026-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 30 October 2026

Isle of Man-flagged, IMO 9965708, MMSI 232058674 and call sign MRKI5. Built by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Fukuyama, Japan in March 2026. Owner Meiji, Tokyo, Japan, parent Mitsui OSK.

Dutch Greenland commandeur Douwe Gerrits returned home according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 18 September 1700

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 17 September reported the arrival of the Dutch Greenland commandeur Douwe Gerrits 13 whales 350 quardelen.(1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur between 1700-1712 for Van Taarlink, Amsterdam, 1700”13 whales 350 barrels blubber. 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 note until 1794.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea.

American whaler Ocean spoken according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 30 September 1854

An item reported the arrival on 27 September of the American whaling barque Alfred Tyler master Ripley from Edgartown coming from Ochotsk which spoke and heard from in the Ochotsk Sea in May the American whaler Ocean master Noroton clean

Catch results of the American whaler Pacific according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 30 September 1854

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 27 September of the American whaling barque Alfred Tyler master Ripley from Edgartown coming from Ochotsk which spoke and heard from in the Ochotsk Sea in May the American whaler Pacific master Allen 3 whales

Japanese auxiliary patrol boat No. 2228 cancelled 1945

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No. 1-class patrol boat/ 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. 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.

Dutch Greenland whaler de Blaeuwen Arend retruned home according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 18 September 1700

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 17 September reported the arrival of the Dutch Greenland whaler de Blaeuwen Arend commandeur Klaas Keuken 9,5 whale 280 quardelen.(1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur for Dirk Blauw, Zaandam, Netherlands 1700-1709, in 1700: 9.5 whale 270 barrels blubber. Alfabetische 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 note until 1794.

Master Peabody of the American whaler Morea committed suicide according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 30 September 1854

An item reported that master Peabody of the American whaler Morea shot himself in the Anadir Sea and that the mate took over the command coming to the Ochotsk Sea reporting much ice and scarce whales.(1)

Note

1. Thomas P. Beady, of New Bedford, voyage begun on 13 October 1853, suicide on 5 June 1854. First mate Beriah C. Manchester.

American whaling barque Alfred Tyler visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 30 September 1854

An item reported the arrival on 27 September of the American whaling barque Alfred Tyler master Ripley from Edgartown coming from Ochotsk 300 barrels whale oil this season. She lft the Ochotsk Sea on 26 August due to the sickness of her master. First part of the season good weather latter part foggy. Whales were scarce and shy. Just a few ship caught live whales, mostly catches were dead whales picked up in the ice.

Turkish torpedo cruiser Berk-i Sevket 1906-1923 (Berk 1923-1955)

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Part of the Peyk-i Sevket-class torpedo cruisers sometimes called torpedo gunboats. Building authorized in 1903 under a program started end 1890s. Laid down at the Krupp-owned Germaniawerft, Kiel, Germany in February 1906, launched on 1 December 1906, handed over on 13 November 1907, commissioned in November 1907. modernized mid-1920s, rebuilt end 1930s, decommissioned in 1944 and scrapped between 1953-1955.

Dutch Greenland whaler Dorp West-Zardam returned home according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 7 September 1700

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 6 September reporting the arrival off Texel, Netherlands of the Dutch Greenland whaler Dorp West-Zardam catch results unknown.

Whaler Nimrod spoken according to the Australian newspaper The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser dated 21 July Saturday 1838

An item reported that the barque Mary, captain Swindells, property of Messrs. Hughes and Hosking, returned to from returning from the South Sea fishery on Thursday evening. She had spoken the whaler Nimrod on 23 April, 120 barrels

Australian whaling barque Mary returned home according to the Australian newspaper The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser dated 21 July Saturday 1838

An item reported that the barque Mary, captain Swindells, property of Messrs. Hughes and Hosking, returned to from returning from the South Sea fishery on Thursday evening.

Russian battleship Navarin 1890-1905

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Tri Sviatitelia©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

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Preceded by Dvenadsat Apostolov succeeded by Tri Sviatitelia. Low-freeboard turret ship modelled more or less on the British Trafalgar-class battleships. Ordered on 24 April 1889, laid down by Franco-Russian Works, Saint Petersburg, Russia on 31 May 1890, launched on 20 October 1891, in service in 1896 and sunk during the Battle of Tsushima against the Japanese navy on 27 May 1905.

German secret magnetic weapon against battleships according to the Australian newspaper Daily Telegraph dated Saturday 10 July 1909

An item dated London, England 9 July referred to a statement of the The Standard correspondent at Berlin, Germany. He wrote that a German invented a huge magnet cog-wheel shaped and which connected by an electric cable with the shore. The magnet when activated could “throw battleships out of their course, and machinery out of gear, thereby rendering the gun useless.” The Monday edition however referred to British experts that this submarine magnet was ‘impracticable and unworkable for many reasons.”

Reorganization and modernization of Chinese navy according to the Australian newspaper The Kalgoorlie Miner dated Friday 5 December 1930

An item dated London, England 2 December referred to an announcement of the British Admiralty that a British naval mission would supported the reorganization and modernization of the Chinese Navy. This was a result of the Sino-British naval agreement of June 1929. As head of the commission was captain H.T. Baillie-Grohman, D.S.O, O.B.E. appointed.(1) He would be promoted to the rank of commodore in the Chinese and travel early 1930 to China to meet at Nanking the Chinese vice-minister of navy vice admiral Chen.(2)

Notes

1. Harold Tom Baillie-Grohman (16 January 1888 Victoria, British Columbia Canada-23 September 1978 Chichester, West Sussex, England), served in the Royal Navy between 1903-1906 ending in the rank of vice-admiral. Between 1931-1933 head of the Chinese commission.

2. This should be Chen Shaokuan. See Chen Shaokuan’s Futile Maval Reform, 1928-1928. Shing Yin Hon, 2019.

Japanese cargo ship Africa Maru 1917-1942

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Call sign J.D.F.D. Sister ships Manila Maru, Alabama Maru, Arizona Maru, Afrika Maru, Arabia Maru and Hawaii Maru. Homeport Osaka, Japan. Owner in 1939 Osaka Syosen K.K., Osaka. Laid down by Mitsubishi Zosen Kasiha, Ld., Nagasaki on 12 March 1917, launched on 30 January 1918, maiden voyage started on 28 February 1918,requisitioned by navy in October 1941, transport and torpedoed by American submarine USS Finback (SS-230) in South China Sea near Taiwan on 21 October 1942 and sunk on 21 October 1942. Gross tonnage 9,476 tons, under deck 8,797 tons, net tonnage 5,941 tons and as dimensions 475.0 x 61.0 x 40.7 x 11 (light)-27.7 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, horsepower 995nhp, 2 screws, 1,300 ton coal bunker capacity+2,000 ton oil bunker capacity, range 8,000 nautical miles/14 knots and speed 14 (normal cruising)-16 (maximum) knots.

Germany introduced anti aircraft destroyer and cruiser protector according to the Australian newspaper The Canberra Times dated Wednesday 25 February 1942

An item dated London, England 24 February referred to a broadcast of the Berlin Radio reporting the introduction of a new kind of warship namely anti aircraft destroyer and cruiser protector.

British protected cruiser HMS Cambrian visited the Dutch East Indies in 1909

Sister ship HMS Astraea©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

The Dutch Jaarboek van de Koninklijke Nederlandsche Zeemacht 1908-1909 reported her (1) visiting of the Dutch East Indies between 22-25 August and on 18 September 1909. The Dutch newspaper Het nieuws van den dag voor Nederlandsch-Indië dated 23 August 1909 reported her arrival coming from Thursday Island and bound for Colombo, Ceylon. With a crew of 19 officers and 171 men and armed with 16 guns. The Bataviaasch nieuwsblad dated 23 August reported the arrival on 22 August of Flora, commanded by Rowland Nugent, 16 officers and 300 men, 10 guns and the smaller Cambrian, commanded by Vanghan, 17 officers and 117 men, 16 guns. The Dutch newspaper Het nieuws van den dag voor Nederlandsch-Indië dated 25 August 1909 reported her departure towards Colombo, Ceylon. Commanded by Vanghan Lewes.(2) The Dutch newspaper Het nieuws van den dag voor Nederlandsch-Indië dated 18 September 1909 reported her arrival coming from Colombo, Ceylon and bound for Sydney, Australia. Commanded by Wemyss (3), with a crew of 12 officers and 304 men and armed with 18 guns.

Notes

1. Built under the Naval Defence Act of 1889. Part of the Astraea-class protected cruisers consisting of the Astraea, Hermione, Charybdis, Bonaventure, Cambrian, Flora, Forte and Fox, preceded by the Apollo-class and succeeded by the Eclipse-class. Laid down by Pembroke Dockyard, England in 1891, launched on 30 January 1893, completed in September 1894, converted into a base ship and renamed HMS Harlich in March 1916, renamed HMS Vivid in September 1921 and sold to Young, Sutherland to be broken up in broken up.

2. Price Vaughan Lewes (27 February 1865-9 November 1915, commanded her between 3 September 1907-7 September 1909. Ended in the rank of captain.

3. Edward William Elphinstone Wemyss (11 June 1866-3 December 1938), commanded her between 7 September 1909-5 September 1911. Ended in the rank of vice admiral.

British destroyer HMS Sable 1916-1927

Satyr. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Admiralty R-class preceded by Admiralty M-class succeeded by S- and Admiralty V-classes. Under 6th War Programme order in July 1915. Laid down by J. Samuel White, East Cowes, Wight with yard number 1477, launched on 28 June 1916, completed on 30 November 1916, decommissioned in August 1926 and sold to Hughes Bolckow, Blyth, Northumberland be scrapped.

Dutch East Indiaman Courtiene 1674-

E.I.C.-chamber Zealand, on stocks by Cornelis Speldernieuw jr. at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands in 1674, launched on 22 March 1675, dimensions 160 x 39 x 18¼ 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.

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

Dutch East Indiaman Alexander 1673-

E.I.C.-chamber Zealand, on stocks by Cornelis Speldernieuw jr. at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands in 1673, launched on 24 January 1674, dimensions 130 x 32 x 13¼ 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.

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

Monday, 2 November 2026

Iranian general cargo ship (ex-Strathewe 1978-1983, Lindenbels 1983-1988) Iran Mahallati 1988-2009

Leaving locks Antwerp, Belgium around 2003-2004

With our thanks to Christian for allowing us to publish

IMO 7428823. Ordered on 1 June 1976, laid down by Stocnia Gdanska im Lenina, Gdańsk, Poland on 6 October 1977, launched on 31 January1978, delivered on 20 June 1978 and beached at Alang, India to be broken up on 10 October 2009. Last owner Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL). As Strathewe register owner Strick Line Ltd., disponent P&O, changed in 1983 in Lindenbels, register owner Sealift Co. Inc., disponent Greek Prokopiou, Athens, Greece and since 1988 Iran Mahallati.

German blockade runner Rio Grande homeward bound in 1943

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USS Jouett DD-396, Somers-class destroyer©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Transport Number -. Name ship Rio Grande. Company Hamburg-Südamerikanische Dampfschiffahrtsgesellschaft, Hamburg, Germany (H.S.D.G.). Date departure 21 January 1943. Harbour which was left Yokohama, Japan. Voyage cancelled.(1)

Note

1. Launched by Howaldtswerke, Hamburg, Germany with yard number 777 on 17 January 1939, commissioned on 29 April 1939 and sunk by American light cuiser USS Omaha and destroyer USS Jouett on the Atlantic on 3 January 1944.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 7/1419 Ausarbeitung "Wirtschaftsfahrten im Zweiten Weltkrieg" (Zusammenstellung der Fahrten von Blockadebrechern nach Ostasien, 1941-1945).

Bulgarian merchant ship Bulgaria bound for Palestina according to a letter of the German naval attaché at Istanbul dated 2 March 1940

In his letter dated Istanbul, Turkey 2 March 1940 No. 801 g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the neutral ships passing Istanbul coming out of the Black Sea and loaded with contraband for or chartered by the enemy. An item reported on 28 February the Bulgarian merchant ship Bulgaria of the Steamship company Varna coming from Constanta, Romania with 352 waggons planks for Haifa and Tel-Aviv, Palestina.

Source

Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.

Russian dry cargo ship ms Petrozavodsk 1968-

Vytegrales©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of the Vytegrales-class design general cargo and timber carriers built by shipyards at Leningrad and Vyborg. Built in the Soviet Union in 1968. Several hulls later converted for the Soviet Navy and in the space program. Dimensions 113.0 (between perpendiculars)-121.9 (over all) x 16.7 (moulded) x 8.3 (depth to main deck) x1.27 (light) fore-4.28 (light)-6,77 (mean light)-7.12 (mean loaded) metres. Gross tonnage 4,896 tons. Net register tonnage 2,215 tons. Total cargo capacity bale 7,300 and grain 7,870 M3.

See for instance Russian Ships Info https://russianships.info/eng/intelligence/project_596p.htm

Dutch Greenland commandeur Pieter Breukel/Breugel returned home according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 6 September 1701

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 5 September reported the arrival at the river Maas of the Dutch Greenland commandeur Pieter Breukel 140 barrels blubber.

Note

1. Identical to Pieter Breugel, Greenland commandeur for Daniel la Motte, Rotterdam, Netherlands in 1702?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 note until 1794.

American whaler Franklin cleared at Laihana, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 15 April 1854

An item reported that at Laihana, Hawaii on 1 April was cleared the American whaler Franklin master Richmond for cruising

American whaler Arnolda cleared at Laihana, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 15 April 1854

An item reported that at Laihana, Hawaii on 1 April was cleared the American whaler Arnolda master Harding for cruising

Japanese auxiliary patrol boat No. 2247 cancelled 1945

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No. 1-class patrol boat/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.

Dutch Greenland commandeur Jacob Verschrik returned home according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 6 September 1701

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 5 September reported the arrival at the river Maas of the Dutch Greenland commandeur Jacob Verschrik 160 barrels blubber.(1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur between 171-1702 for Jacob Alewyn Gysen, Delfshaven, 1701: 4.5 whale 170 barrels blubber.

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 note until 1794.

American whaler Mogul cleared at Laihana, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 15 April 1854

An item reported that at Laihana, Hawaii on 1 April was cleared the American whaler Mogul master Clark for Hawaii

American whaler Gideon Howland cleared at Laihana, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 15 April 1854

An item reported that at Laihana, Hawaii on 1 April was cleared the American whaler Gideon Howland master Bryant for Honolulu

French minesweeping sloop Antares 1916-1936

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The Arabis-class was built under the Emergency War Programme of the First World War. At the end of 1914 was the design completed and in July 1915 were 36 ships in 3 batches ordered for the British Royal Navy. British shipyards built an additional 8 vessels for the French Navy. Part of Arabis-class preceded by Azalea- and Acacia classes and preceded by Aubrietia-class. The Arabis-class was just like 4 other subclasses part of the so-called Flower-class, the later also known as Cabbage-class or the Herbaceous Borders. Ordered in January 1916. Laid down by William Hamilton and Company, Port Glasgow, Scotland on 8 March 1916, launched on 4 September 1916, delivered to France in 1916, commissioned on 30 October 1916, converted into a survey ship at Saigon, French Indochina in 1935 and sold to be broken up in 1936.

Dutch Greenland commandeur Omme Verschrik returned home according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 6 September 1701

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 5 September reported the arrival at the river Maas of the Dutch Greenland commandeur Omer Verschrik 300 barrels blubber.(1)

Note

1. Omme Verschrik, Greenland commandeur for Jacob Allewyn Koning, Schiedam between 1700-1702, 1701 9.5 whale 350 barrels blubber.

Catch results of the American whaler according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 17 September 1853

An item reported the catch results on 5 August of the American whaler Canton master Wing 7 whales.

Catch results of the American whaler Mount Vernon according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 17 September 1853

An item reported the catch results on 1 August of the American whaler Mount Vernon master Nye 3 whales.

British destroyer HMS (intended Kingfisher) Cockatrice 1911-1921

Admiralty-K-class design©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Laforey- or L-class©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of K- or Acasta-class preceded by Acheron-class succeeded by L- or Laforey-class. The class numbered 20 ships, of 12 which built while using the common Admiralty-design and 8 so-called builders’specials. The Acasta-class was the in September 1913 redesignated K-class. Built under the Naval Programme of 1911-1912. Admiralty K-class design. Original intended name Kingfisher. Laid down by Hawthorn Leslie&Co., Newcastle, England on 23 October 1911, launched on 8 November 1912, completed in March 1913 and sold to be broken up on 9 May 1921.

German submarine activities in the Caribbean according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 18 February 1942

An item reported that the during the German submarine attack on Aruba and Curacao, Dutch West Indies 6 shallow draught tankers lost and one seagoing tanker damaged.Four of the involved ships were torpedoed while anchored, one alongside a wharf and two outside the entrances. On shore was or casualties. There seemed to be submarines involved in the attack. Although three successful attacks by aircraft were reported, were no further details available, The J.I.C. commented that while a submarine was spotted on a north west course off the north coastline of British Guyana and two more 10 miles north of Port of Spain, Trinidad there were probably supply facilities along the the coastline of French Guyana available.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR0423. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 70 dated 18 February 1942

Positions of the German capital ships according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 18 February 1942

Scharnhorst©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Gneisenau©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Admiral Hipper-classs©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

An item reported that the German battleship Scharnhorst was located at Wilhelmshaven, Germany and the battleship Gneisenau and heavy cruiser Prins Eugen at Bruns Buttel, Germany (at the mouth of the Elbe on the north bank).

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR0423. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 70 dated 18 February 1942

Japanese light aircraft carrier Shoho 1934-1942

Zuiho©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Appearance around 1940

Part of Zuiho or Shoho-class designed as submarine tender which could be converted into either a light aircraft carrier or a fleet oiler if needed. Laid down as the submarine tender Tsurugzaki by Yokosuka Naval Arsenal on 3 December 1934, launched on 1 June 1935, completed on 15 January 1939, converted into an aircraft carrier including removal superstructure and adding flight deck and below a hangar between 1941-26 January 1942. commissioned on 30 November 1941 and sunk in an American air attack during the Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 May 1942.

Merchant ship Ville-de-Dieppe chartered by France for the expedition to China in 1860

In 1856 broke the Second Opium War out as a result of western powers trying to force the Chinese Qing dynasty to open the frontiers for foreign trade and to obtain more influence. A treaty signed in 1858 was to end the war and give the western powers more or less what they wanted. A combined British-America-French effort to pass the Taku forts and go on to Pei-ho (nowadays Hai River) failed and France and the United Kingdom decided to sent out a combined expedition with the first French ships leaving France on 5 December 1859. A joint ultimatum of both countries dated 8 March 1860 was refused on 8 April 1860 followed by fighting. To transport their troops and stores France and especially England hired several merchant ships.

Source

Léopold Pallu de La Barrière. Expédition de Chine en 1860. Paris, Imprimerie Impériale, 1863, p. 15.

British hired screw steam transport Brandon In the Crimean War on 8 December 1854

According to a list of the return of the disposition in the Black Sea on 8 December 1854 drawn up by Captain and Principal Agent of Transports P. Christie, “Harbinger”, Balaklava, Crimea: number transport 139, present position Balaklava, remarks landing troops and discharging cargo.

The Crimean War found place between 16 October 1853-30 March 1856 between Ottoman Empire, France, United Kingdom and Sardinia at one side and Russia and Greece on the other side. The British Government chartered a large number of merchant ships for transporting troops and stores.

Source

Reports from Committees: eight volumes. 3-Part II. A

Russian minesweeper Plastoon or Plastun 1931-

Appearance mid 1950s

Built as a trawler in 1931 by yard No. 508, TShch No. 11., mobilised on 2 December 1933, after conversion into commissioned as minesweeper on 1 May 1934, called T-11 by 13 September 1944, converted into a cable layer by 18 April 1945 and deleted in the 1960s.

French protected cruiser Jurien de Graviere visited Piraeus, Greece according to the Kriegsnachrichten of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated Berlin 28 August 1917

An item reported that according to an intercepted letter the French armored cruiser Jurien de Graviere was lying at Piraeus, Greece on 1 August.(1)

Note

1. Protected cruiser Jurien de la Gravière, preceded by D'Estrées class, laid down by Lorient on 17 November 1897, launched on 26 June 1899, completed on 16 June 1903, commissioned on 15 May 1901, stricken on 27 July 1921 and broken up in 1922. Designed by Louis-Émile Bertin (23 March 1840 Nancy, France-22 October 1924 La Glacerie, Manche France) as the last French protected cruiser to be built.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

American and Japanese warships visiting Philippeville, French Algeria according to the Kriegsnachrichten of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated Berlin 28August 1917

An item reported that according to an agent notification arrived two American and one Japanese warship(s) at Philippeville [since 1962 Skikda, Algeria] for a short visit.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Japanese destroyer Yukigumo (Ship No. 5069) 1944

Part of Akizuki-class or B-class destroyer consisting of Akizuki (Project 51), Fuyutsuki (Project 51) and Michitsuki (Project 53) subclasses preceded by Yugumo-class succeeded by Matsu-class. Of the Michitsuki-subclass originally to be built under the 1941 Additional Naval Armament Supplement Programme which was replaced by the Maru 5 Programme causing a replanning from Ship Nos. 770-785 into Ship Nos. 5061-5076 and expanded with 6 vessels more namely Ship Nos. 5077-5082. Cancelled on 9 June 1944.

Soviet submarines of the Lin type (model 55) of the Baltic Fleet sighted in July 1936according to report No. 9697 dated 8 February 1937

An item referred to the report dealing with the training exercises of the Soviet Baltic Fleet in July 1936 and which was based on a reliable source. It supplemented the report dealing with June 1936 No. 9680-7040. Six boats of the Lin type were seen while operating at the same time, 7 boats could be identified namely Lin (SHCH-305), Piksha (SHCH-306), Treska (SHCH-307), Semga (SHCH-308), Delfin (SHCH-309), Beluga (SHCH-310) and Kumya (SHCH-311).

Source

National Archive. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs Series: Security Classified Correspondence and Reports. File Unit. Russia: Navy - MID 2503-16 THRU 2503-265. Roll 1443.

The armament of the Dutch merchant ship Vulcanus in the Second World War

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 4-2cm guns supplied at New York, USA on 23 November 1942

Armed with 1-10,16cm/4” quick firing SA gun

Source

Archieven van hoofd handelsbescherming en diverse handelsbeschermingsofficieren 1941-1946 inv.no. 53 (Nationaal Archief, The Hague, Netherlands.

Construction status of the German kriegsfischkutter KFK 1034 in 1944

List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Built in Adriatic area. Date building ordered 15 April 1944. Date completion January 1945.

Source

Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 152.

Dutch East Indiaman Odijck or Odyk 1674-

E.I.C.-chamber Zealand, on stocks by Cornelis Speldernieuw jr. at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands in 1674, launched on 24 January 1674, dimensions 130 x 32 x 13¼ 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.

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

Dutch East Indiaman Romerswaal or Romerswale 1673-

E.I.C.-chamber Zealand, on stocks by Cornelis Speldernieuw jr. at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands in 1673, launched on 24 January 1674, dimensions 130 x 32 x 13¼ 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.

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

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German replenishment oiler Berlin A 1411 1999-

Great Belt Bridge, Denmark 1 November 1926

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Germany-flagged, homeport WilhelmshavenMMSI 211211730 and call sign DRKA. Part of Type 702 Berlin-class preceded by Canadian Protecteur- and German Elbe-classes. Laid down by Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, Hamburg, Germany on 4 January 1999, launched on 30 April 1999 and commissioned on 11 April 2011.

American whaler Hope visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 5 November 1853

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An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 2 November of the American whaler Hope master Gifford of New Bedford 500 barrels sperm oil

Catch results of the Norwegian Greenland whaler Hoogland according to the Dutch newspaper Opregte Leydse courant dated 23 August 1706

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 21 August referred to the arrival at Copenhagen, Denmark of the Danish Greenland whaler Juffr. Elisabeth bringing with her a list of the catch results of the Norwegian Greenland whaler Hoogland 3,5 whale 150 barrels.

Japanese auxiliary patrol boat No. 2137 cancelled in 1945

No. 1-class patrol boat/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.

Catch results of the German Greenland whaler Roozeboom according to the Dutch newspaper Opregte Leydse courant dated 23 August 1706

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 21 August referred to the arrival at Copenhagen, Denmark of the Danish Greenland whaler Juffr. Elisabeth bringing with her a list of the catch results of the German Greenland whaler Roozeboom of Hamburg 3 whales 200 barrels.

American whaler Nile spoken according to the Australian newspaper The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser dated Tuesday 15 March 1836

An item reported that the American whaler Nile when at Whangaroa lately had 800 barrels being 6 months out from New Bedford. She caught most of her cargo on her passage between St. Paul’s and Amsterdam.

Whaler Lay Blackwood spoken according to the Australian newspaper The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser dated Tuesday 15 March 1836

An item reported the whaler Lay Blackwood, 500 barrels when last spoken of at the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

British minesweeping sloop HMS Pansy 1916-1920

Built under the Emergency War Programme of the First World War. At the end of 1914 was the design completed and in July 1915 were 36 ships in 3 batches ordered for the British Royal Navy. British shipyards built an additional 8 vessels for the French Navy. Part of Arabis-class preceded by Azalea- and Acacia classes and preceded by Aubrietia-class. The Arabis-class was just like 4 other subclasses part of the so-called Flower-class, the later also known as Cabbage-class or the Herbaceous Borders. Launched by William Hamilton and Company, Port Glasgow, Scotland on 1 February 1916 and sold to the Calcutta Port Commissioners on 12 January 1920.

Tasmanian whaler Marianna reported according to the Australian newspaper The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser dated Tuesday 15 March 1836

An item reported the discovery on Goat Island, Curtis group [Griffiths Island, Victoria, Australia?] of a memorandum reporting the whaler Marianna, of Hobart Town, on 12 December, 1,200 barrels, lost her third mate by whale.

Australian whaler Avon reported according to the Australian newspaper The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser dated Tuesday 15 March 1836

An item reported the discovery on Goat Island, Curtis group [Griffiths Island, Victoria, Australia?] of a memorandum reporting the whaler Avon from this port, 1,550 barrels and a large whale alongside on 2February.

American whaler T. Dickerson visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 29 October 1853

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 17 October of the American whaler T. Dickerson master Taber coming from Arctic 500 barrels whale oil 5,000 lbs bone

British 2nd class cruiser HMS Melpomene 1887-1905

Smaller version of the Mersey-class. Built under the naval programme of 1887. Part of the Marathon or Medea-class preceded by Mersey-class succeeded by Pearl-or Pallas-class. Laid down by Portsmouth Naval Dockyard on 10 August 1887, launched on 20 September 1888, completed in 1890 and sold on 11 August 1905 to Ward, Preston.

Japanese aircraft attacking Allied convoy underway from Australia to Dutch East Indies according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 18 February 1942

An item reported that a convoy underway from Darwin, Australia towards Koepang, Timor, Dutch East Indies was during a hour attacked by 35 bombers and 9 patrol bombers of the Japanese. Main target was the American heavy cruiser USS Houston (1) which was undamaged. Just one ship of the convoy was slightly damaged.

Note

1. Part of the Northampton-class heavy cruisers consisting of the Northampton, Chicago, Houston, Augusta, Louisville and Chester, preceded by the Pensacola-class and succeeded by the Portland-class.Building ordered on 18 December 1924, building awarded on 13 June 1927, laid down by Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Virginia, USA on 1 May 1928, launched by Miss Elizabeth Holcombe on 7 September 1929, reclassified from CL-30 into CA-30 on 1 July 1931 and sunk in the Battle of Sunda Strait, Dutch East Indies against the Japanese navy on 1 March 1943.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR0423. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 70 dated 18 February 1942

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