British light cruiser HMS Gloucester 1909-1921

Active-class scout cruisers. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Bristol light cruiser. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Arethusa-class light cruisers (1913). ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Hawkins-class heavy cruisers. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Town-class Bristol-sub class light cruiser preceded by Topaze- and Active-classes and succeeded by Hawkins- and Arethusa (1913)-classes. Ordered under the 1908-1909 Programme. Laid down by Wiliamd Beardmore, Dalmuir, Scotland on 15 April 1909, launched on 28 October 1909, commissioned in October 1910 and sold to be broken up on 9 May 1921. 

Merchant and warships arriving at Gibraltar according to the Kriegsnachrichten of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated Berlin 14 August 1917

An item reported that between 6-10 August arrived at Gibraltar coming from the west: 1 British submarine, 10 armed British steamships, 6 armed Italian steamships, 2 Norwegian steamships, 1 with 2 guns armed American steamship, 2 Spanish steamships, 1 British auxiliary cruiser yacht, 1 with 2 guns armed French steam transport, 1 with 2 guns armed French steam transport, 1 with bow and stern guns armed American steamships and 1 Japanese steamship.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Russian battleship Sovetskaya Gruyziya never laid down in 1914

Imperator Nikola I as Demokratiya. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Gibs&Co. Hybrid battleship C-variant. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Design variant 4x3-40,6m guns (Gannut). ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Imaginary K-1000 Battleship 1950s. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Sovetsky Soyuz-class Project 23 preceded by Imperator Nikola I succeeded by Project 24. Design started in 1935 as a response of the Germans existing or planned German battleships. Drawings or even ships were tried to obtain in Italy (Gio. Ansaldo&C.) and USA (Gibbs&Cox). Planned were 16 ships none completed. Was to be laid down by Baltic Works in 1914 but never realized due to German invasion. 

Russian naval officer Galer according to a report from the Military Observer at Riga, Latvia dated 22 July 1921

The information was received from the Latvian General Staff and considered to be reliable. In fact few was known dealing with the personnel of the Central Institutions except that the majority in authority were former naval officers already officers prior to the First World War. The descriptions of the officers were supplied by a former high officer of the Imperial Russian Navy which now stayed in Latvia. Former lieutenant. “Chief of Staf of the Baltic Fleet (April 1921).”

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.

Chinese gunboat Fei Ying 1895-1932

Fei Ying. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Fei Ying or Fe-Ing. Part of Fei Ying-class succeeded by Jianán-class. Built by the AG Vulcan Shipyard, Stettin, Germany in 1895, originally built for Spain but in December 1895 sold to China. Bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft near Hainan Islands in 1932. 

Construction status of the German submarine U 2514 in July 1944

List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXI. Yard Blohm&Voss, Hamburg, Germany. Yard number Date building ordered 6 November 1943. Date completion 23 September 1944. Remarks due to air attack in end July was it impossible to predict new deadlines.

Source

Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147. 

German container ship (ex-Canmar Venture 2003-2005, CP Venture 2005-2006) Toronto Express 2006-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 15 May 2025

Bermuda-flagged, homeport Hamilton, IMO 9253727, MMSI 310749000 and call sign ZCET5. Built by Daewoo Shipbuilding&Marine Engineering, Geoje, South Korea in 2003. Germany-flagged in 2016. Owner/manager Hapag Lloyd AG, Hamburg, Germany. 

Sale of 1/32 share in Dutch Greenland whaler de Jonge Sara at Amsterdam, Netherlands on 16 March 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers J. de Flines, V. de Vries, T. Beth Ysbrandsz and A. Nooteman sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 16 March 1767 1/32 part in the fluytship de Jonge Sara and whaling tools of commandeur Wytje [Witje] Symons, built in 1740, dimensions 110.5 x 29 31/2 feet, bound for Greenland with 6-7 boats, sold without restrictions, bookkeepers Martinus and Henderik Smit, 500 guilders, stroke 50 guilders, Abraham Swartwout

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, March, Amsterdam, 1767. 

British crude oil tanker Brands Hatch 2025-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 22 May 2026

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 1034199, MMSI 538011492 and call sign V7A3036. Built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China in 2025. Owner UML Brands Hatch Ltd., Wembley, and manager UNion Maritime Ltd., London, England. 

Sale of 1/32 share in Dutch Greenland whaler ‘t Stadhuys van Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Netherlands on 16 March 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers J. de Flines, V. de Vries, T. Beth Ysbrandsz and A. Nooteman sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 16 March 1767 1/32 part in the fluytship ‘t Stadhuys van Amsterdam and whaling tools of commandeur Rikkert Roos, built in 1751, dimensions 112.10 x 29.7 feet, bound for Greenland with 6-7 boats, bookkeeper Pieter Clockener, 200 guilders, stroke 50 guilders, not sold.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, March, Amsterdam, 1767. 

Dutch general cargo ship Rijnvliet 2023-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 21 May 2026

Netherlands-flagged, homeport Rhoon, IMO 9996898, MMSI 244890021 and call sign PIRR. Casco built in China, laid down by Holland Shipyards, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands on 6 December 2023, launched on 3 April 2024 and delivered on 8 May 2025. Manager Hartel Shipping & Chartering B.V., owner Beheersmaatschappij MV Rijnvliet B.V., both at Rhoon Netherlands

Sale of 1/32 share in Dutch Davis Strait whaler ‘t Stadhuys van Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Netherlands on 16 March 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers J. de Flines, V. de Vries, T. Beth Ysbrandsz and A. Nooteman sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 16 March 1767 1/32 part in the fluyt ship ‘t Stadhuys van Amsterdam and whaling tools of commandeur Frederik Akkerman, built in 1753, dimensions 116 x 29.9 feet, bound for Davis Strait with 6-7 boats, bookkeeper Pieter Clockener 200 guilders stroke 25 guilders, A. Kramp.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, March, Amsterdam, 1767. 

Inland cargo ship Aurora

Waal, Tiel, Netherlands 18 June 2010

Sale of 1/32 share in Dutch Davis Strait whaler ‘t Stadhuys van Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Netherlands on 16 March 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers J. de Flines, V. de Vries, T. Beth Ysbrandsz and A. Nooteman sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 16 March 1767 1/32 part in the fluyt ship ‘t Stadhuys van Amsterdam and whaling tools of commandeur Frederik Akkerman, built in 1753, dimensions 116 x 29.9 feet, bound for Davis Strait with 6-7 boats, bookkeeper Pieter Clockener 275 guilders stroke 12 guilders, N.J. van Baggen.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, March, Amsterdam, 1767. 

French inland cargo ship R.A.

Waal, Tiel, Netherlands 18 June 2010

France-flagged, owner G. Carpentier, Strasbourg, France.

Sale of 1/32 share in Dutch Greenland whaler Vrouw Catharina at Amsterdam, Netherlands on 16 March 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers J. de Flines, V. de Vries, T. Beth Ysbrandsz and A. Nooteman sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 16 March 1767 1/32 part in the Vrouw Catharina and the whaling tools of commandeur Andries van Dunst, built in 1741, dimensions 113.10 x 29.5 feet, bound for Greenland with 6-7 boats, lying at Amsterdam, sold without restruitions, bookkeepers Luden en Speciaal, 600 guilders, stroke 12 guilders. Jacob de Flines. Fluytship.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, March, Amsterdam, 1767. 

Japanese bulk tanker Furness Victoria 2012-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 17 May 2026

Panama-flagged, IMO 9640621, MMSI 373191000 and call sign 3EUY8. Delivered by Kawasaki Heavy Industry, Sakaide, Japan hull no. 1702 on 27 May 2012. Owner East Blue Line S.A., manager Viridian Marite Pte. Ltd. 

Construction status of the German kriegsfischkutter KFK 589 in 1944

©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Built at Varna, Bulgaria. Date building ordered 24 June 1943. 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. 

Dutch inland tugs Zuidpool (1956)en Noordpool (1956)

harbourTiel, Netherlands 18 June 2010

Dutch inland tug Noordpool 2019 -(ex-Noordpool 1956-1991, Willem 1991-1997, Noordpool 1997-2018, LT-P 734 2018-2019). Built with yard number 519 by Bodewes BV, Millingen a/d Rijn, Netherlands in 1956, ENI 02309787, MMSI 244057857 and PI3508. As LT-P 734 owned at Klaipeda, Lithuania.

Dutch inland tug Zuidpool 2016-(ex-Zuidpool 1956-1985, Jupiter 1985-1997, Zuidpool 1997-2011, Hendrik Klaas 2011-2016). EU 02309795, MMSI 244740646 and call sign PCOAHF. Built with yard number 520 by Prins, Millingen a/d Rijn, Netherlands in 1956. 

France hired transport Ava for French expedition to Madagascar in 1895

With the First Madagascar Expedition (May 1883-December 1885) started the Franco-Hova War. In December 1885 was a Treaty signed which the French interpreted as being a Protectorate Treaty which was denied by Queen Ranavalona III. The result was the Second Madagascar Expedition December 1894-1 October 1895) ending in Madagascar becoming a French colony (1897-1958). The Malagasy Republic was an autonomous French territory until she became independent as the Democatric Republic of Madagascar in 1975. Left Marseille, France on 20 Aptil with detachments of Marines for Réunion Volunteer Battalion and Kabyle porters.

Source

Captain Pasfield Oliver, “The Madagascar expedition”: The United Service Magazine, volume XI. New Series. April 1895 to September 1895, p. 136-137. 

Japanese auxiliary patrol boat No. 135 1945-1948 and MS 21 1948-

©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. Built by Shikoku. Completed on 23 May 1945, handed over to the Japan Maritime Safety Agency and renamed MS 21 on 1 May 1948. 

Dutch Davis Strait commandeur Cornelis Dirksz Ziuker 1719-1725

Bookkeepers Pieter and Dirk Bleeker, Zaandam

1719

Whales 3.5 Barrels blubber 160

1720

Whales 3 Barrels blubber 150

1721

Whales 0 Barrels blubber 0

1722

Whales 5 Barrels blubber 250

1723

Whales 6 Barrels blubber 330

1724

Whales 1.5 Barrels blubber 80

1725

Whales 3 Barrels blubber 140

Source

1. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

American whaler Draper spoken according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 24 September 1853

An item reported that the American whaler Oscar lying at Laihana, Hawaii spoke on 18 August the American whaler Draper master Coffin clean. 

Dutch Davis Strait commandeur Bruyn OckersHogerzeyl 1724-1729

Bookkeeper Kryn van Holst, Krimpen

1725

Whales 2.5 Barrels blubber 150

1725

Whales 4 Barrels blubber 220

1726

Whales 1 Barrels blubber 80

Bookkeeper Pieter Jansz Sem, Zaandam

1728

Whales 0,5 Barrels blubber 30

1729

Whales 0 Barrels blubber 0

Source

1. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

German inland cargo ship (ex-Harpen 93 1961-1970, Harpen 110 1970-1979, Hermann Stapf 1979-2004) Perdida 2004-2017 ( Arsianco 2017-2022)

Waal, Tiel, Netherlands 18 June 2010

Germany-flagged, homeport Dessau, EU 4401260. Built by Gustavsburg Schiffswerft, Mainz-Gustavsburg, Germany. As Arsianco with EU 04802870, owner at Duisburg, Germany broken up by Treffers BV, Haarlem, Netherlands in 2022. 

American and Brazilian destroyers underway towards the Mediterranean according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 60 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 28 June 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent dated 31 May reported the expected arrival in the Mediterraneanof American and Brazilian destroyer flotillas.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

British anti-submarine frigate HMS Loch Lurgan 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 Harland & Wolff. 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

British merchant ship Bolivar chartered for the Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882

Between July-September 1882 was the United Kingdom in war with Egyptian and Sudanese troops ending in the British occupation of Egypt. The British government chartered between July-August a lot of merchant steamships for transporting troops, stores etc. from the United Kingdom to Egypt including the Bolivar of the West India and Pacific Company.

Source

The Nautical Magazine. Fifty-first year. Volume VII. July 1882. 

Russian nuclear attack submarine Carp B-239 1979-

 

Project 705 Lira/NATO: Alfa-class©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Project 945/NATO: Sierra I ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Project 971 Shchuka-B/NATO:Akula ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Project 945 Barrakuda called by the NATO Sierra-I preceded by the Alfa- and Victor-classes and succeeded by Akula-class and which was an upgraded version of the Project 945 Barrakuda (NATO Siera I).

Laid down on 20 July 1979, launched on 29 July 1983, commissioned on 29 September 1994, laid up in reserve in 1977, withdrawn on 30 May 19998, announced in March 2015 that the repairs were suspended.

Sources

Breemer, Jan. Soviet submarines. Design, Development and Tactics, 1989

Breyer, S. and N. Polmar. Guide to the Soviet Navy, 2nd edition.

Jordan, J. Soviet submarines 1945 to the present.

Kouznetsov, N. La Marine sovietique en guerre 1941-1945.

Pavlov, A.S. Warships of the USSR and Russia 1945-1995.

Polmar N. and J. Noot. Submarines of the Russian and Soviet Navies 1718-1990.

Schulz-Troge, U. Die sowjetische Kriegsmarine.

Jane’s Fighting Ships several editions.

Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Sierra-class dated 11 April 2026 16:09 o’clock

Russian ships info dated 12 April 2026 19:46 o’clock.

Jane’s Fighting Ships several editions.

Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Dutch East Indiaman Buyenskerke 1659

E.I.C.-chamber Zealand, on stocks by Cornelis Speldernieuw sr at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands 1659, launched on 8 September 1659, dimensions 135 x 29 x 13 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 trailing suction hopper dredger (IHC Holland CO01317) Seaway 2026-

Krimpen aan den IJssel, Netherlands 24 May 2026

Cyprus-flagged, homeport Limassol, IMO 1039226, MMSI 212736000 and call sign 5BPV6. Launched by Royal IHC, Krimpen aan den IJssel for account of Boskalis on 3 October 2025 and to be commissioned mid-2026. 

Allied motor boats patrolling in Gulf of Naples according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 60 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 28 June 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent reported that in the Gulf of Naples between the islands Ischia and Capri a regular guard service by motor boats was established. More as 10 motor boats were sighted.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Offshore vessel (ex-FS Cygnus 2014-2026) Cygnus 2026-

Ysselwerf, Capelle aan den Ijssel, Netherlands 24 May 2026

U-81. As FS Cygnus a multi purpose offshore vessel, Marshall Islands-flagged, IMO 9741542, MMSI 538072801 and call sign V7B2900. Norway-flagged in 2014, England-flagged 2014-2026. Built by Simek Yard, Flekkefjord, Norway with yard number 128 in 2014 and delivered in November 2014 to owner/manager Fletcher Shipping, Aberdeen, Scotland. 

Several Allied warships active between Cannes and Villefrance according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 60 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 28 June 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent reported that between 27-30 May between Cannes and Villefrance several warships were active: off Cannes 7 destroyers, off Villefrance 5 destroyers and 2 guard steamships before the harbour entrance.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Cypriot container ship (ex-Conti Caberra 1999, Hanjin Smsterdam 1999-2015, Conti Caberra 2015-2022) MSC Sydney VI 2022-

Entrance Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands 30 March 2026

Liberia-flagged, homeport Monrovia, IMO 9200677, MMSI 636021992 and call sign D5S18. As Conti Caberra owner Conti Calla Schiffahrts Gmbh&Co. Kg MS Conti Caberra, manager NSB Niederelbe, Buxtehude, Germany. Built by Hanjin Heavy Industries, Pusan, South Korea in 1999. Germany-flagged 2001-2017, Portugal-flagged 2017-2018, Liberia-flagged 2018-2022, Germany-flagged in 2022, anno 2026 Liberia-flagged. Registered owner Canberra Shipping&Trading, manager MSC Shipmanagement, Limassol, Cyprus. 

Dutch commandeur C. Rykers departed towards Greenland according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 22 April 1749

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 21 April reported the departure on 18 April towards Greenland by the Dutch commandeur C. Rykers.

American whaler Pocahontas cleared at Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 13 November 1852

An item reported that at Honolulu, Hawaii on 5 November was cleared the American whaler Pocahontas master Dias for cruising. 

Dutch commandeur P. Schoneman departed towards Greenland according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 22 April 1749

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 21 April reported the departure on 18 April towards Greenland by the Dutch commandeur P. Schoneman. 

British armoured cruiser HMS Imperieuse 1883-1905 (Saphire II 1905-1909, Imperieuse 1909-1913)

Royal Museums Greenwich

Part of Imperieuse-class armoured cruisers preceded by Nelson-class succeeded by Orlando-class. Laid down by Portsmouth Royal Dockyard on 10 August 1881, launched on 18 December 1883, completed in September 1886, renamed as depot ship for destroyers Sapphire II in February 1905, renamed Imperieuse in June 1909 and sold to be broken up on 24 September 1913. 

Russian naval officer Radzijjevski according to a report from the Military Observer at Riga, Latvia dated 22 July 1921

The information was received from the Latvian General Staff and considered to be reliable. In fact few was known dealing with the personnel of the Central Institutions except that the majority in authority were former naval officers already officers prior to the First World War. The descriptions of the officers were supplied by a former high officer of the Imperial Russian Navy which now stayed in Latvia. Senior lieutenant Radzijevski. “Temporarily acting commander of the Naval Forces of the Republic in December 1920. A fine, very able officer and gunner; courageous, calm; had much influence over his surroundings; a very good mathematician.”

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.

British anti-submarine frigate HMS Loch Maberry 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 Hall Russell. 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

Portuguese iate Nossa Senhora do Cabo e Senhor do Bonfim 1740-1742

Mentioned between 1740-1742.

Source

A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.

Japanese auxiliary patrol boat No. 152 1945-1948 and MS 25 1948-

©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. Built by Fukushima. Completed 23 May 1945 handed over to the Japan Maritime Safety Agency and renamed MS 25 on 1 May 1948.

Italian sailing ship Micheline Catalano lost in 1917

According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 30 March 1917 due to artillery on the location Fogarello. Tonnage 78tons.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.

Russian nuclear attack submarine Crab K-276 1986-1992 and Kostroma K-276 1992-

Project 705 Lira/NATO: Alfa-class©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Project 945/NATO: Sierra I ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Project 971 Shchuka-B/NATO:Akula ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Project 945 Barrakuda called by the NATO Sierra-I preceded by the Alfa- and Victor-classes and succeeded by Akula-class and which was an upgraded version of the Project 945 Barrakuda (NATO Siera I). Laid down by Gorky and completed at Severodvinsk, launched in July 1986, commissioned in September 1987 and at the moment laid up in reserve.

Sources

Breemer, Jan. Soviet submarines. Design, Development and Tactics, 1989

Breyer, S. and N. Polmar. Guide to the Soviet Navy, 2nd edition.

Jordan, J. Soviet submarines 1945 to the present.

Kouznetsov, N. La Marine sovietique en guerre 1941-1945.

Pavlov, A.S. Warships of the USSR and Russia 1945-1995.

Polmar N. and J. Noot. Submarines of the Russian and Soviet Navies 1718-1990.

Schulz-Troge, U. Die sowjetische Kriegsmarine.

Jane’s Fighting Ships several editions.

Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Sierra-class dated 11 April 2026 16:09 o’clock

Russian ships info dated 12 April 2026 19:46 o’clock.

Jane’s Fighting Ships several editions.

Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Dutch East IndiamanTer Boede, also called ’t Huys ter Boede 1658-

Fluyt, E.I.C.-chamber Zealand, on stocks by Cornelis Speldernieuw sr at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands 1658, launched on 10 October 1658, dimensions 85 x 21½ x 10 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.

Multi purpose offshore vessel Ocean Falcon (2015)

Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands 24 May 2026

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9688915, MMSI 538071803 and call sign Y7A5625. Havyard 820. Built by Astilleros Zamakona Pasaia, Pasajes, Spain in 2015 as commercial rescue ship, purchased to be converted into an explorer yacht for charter, arrived at Lürssen, Bremen, Germany in September 2022 for conversion, announced conversion cancelled in August 2024 and for sale as an explorer platform. Now lying in the Netherlands as Project UFO. In the past owner/manager International Yacht Corporation, Fort Lauderdale, USA. 

Large number of troop transports arriving at Saloniki, Greece according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 60 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 28 June 1918

An item referring to a reliable source reported the end May extremely busy shipping traffic in Saloniki with the arrival of a large number of troop transports coming from Piraeus.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Dutch inland paddle steam passenger ship (ex-Rheinland 1926-1965, Rüdesheim 1965-1999) De Majesteit 1999-

Off Krimpen aan den IJssel, Netherlands 24 May 2026

Netherlands-flagged, ENI 02323194, MMSI 244660875 and call sign PD2147. Built by Gebr. Sachsenberg, Köln-Deutz, Germany in 1926, sunk at Kaiserwerth on 12 March 1945, recommissioned in 1951.