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.
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
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.
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
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.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 21 April reported the departure on 18 April towards Greenland by the Dutch commandeur C. Rykers.
An item reported that at Honolulu, Hawaii on 5 November was cleared the American whaler Pocahontas master Dias for cruising.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 21 April reported the departure on 18 April towards Greenland by the Dutch commandeur P. Schoneman.
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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.
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.
River-class ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Loch-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Modified River-class hull and improved armament. Of this class were 28 ships built and 54 cancelled. To be built by 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
Mentioned between 1740-1742.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
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Type B ordered under the 1943-1944 Programme to be part of the coastal forces. Of the 280 ordered were just 56 laid down and even a less number finally completed when the Second World War ended. To serve as convoy escorts were the boats also fitted out with minesweeping gears. Based on a traditional wood built fishing boat. With a displacement of 238 tons and as dimensions 93.5 (between perpendiculars)-105. 3/4 (over all) x 20.2 x 7.75 feet. Geared diesel propulsion with 400bhp via one shaft and speed 9 knots. Crew numbered 26 men. Armament consisted of 2/4x1-2.5cm guns and 8-12 depth charges. Built by Fukushima. Completed 23 May 1945 handed over to the Japan Maritime Safety Agency and renamed MS 25 on 1 May 1948.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
An item reported according to recent regulations all ships bound from England for the Mediterranean and passing Strait of Gibraltar had to visited the harbour of Gibraltar.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM-40-622
Krimpen aan den IJssel, Netherlands 24 May 2026
Built as a museum ship in 2012.
An item reported that an enemy submarine fired on 5 August at the ships anchored in the harbour of Djide in the Black Sea area.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM-40-622
An item reported that 2 enemy destroyers fired on 4 August Ordu and Unich in the Black Sea area.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM-40-622
Netherlands-flagged, homeport Hardinxveld, ENI 02204092, MMSI 244690132 and call sign PH5050. Built by Bijholt, Foxhol, Netherlands in 1966.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 21 April reported the departure on 18 April towards Greenland by the Dutch commandeur J.Z. Quast.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 21 April reported the departure on 18 April towards Greenland by the Dutch commandeur Lourens Qast.
Entrance Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands 30 March 2026
Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9914292, MMSI 538009511 and call sign V7A4830. Built by Fukuoka Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan in 2021. Owner Ploaris Line Co. Inc., manager Fairfield Chemical Carriers, Wilton, Conncecticut, USA.
Mentioned in in 1734.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
©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. Launched by Fukushima on 15 May 1945. Incomplete when the war ended, handed over to the Japan Maritime Safety Agency and renamed MS 27 on 1 May 1948.
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. Ex 1st class capatain E. Berens. “Chief of the Naval General Staff in 1920. Prior to the war was naval attaché in Germany; clever, able, much given to intrigues; bent on making his way; does not stop at anything; was very unpopular among the naval officers.” Yevgeny Andreyevich Berens 11 November 1876 Tbilisi, Russia-7 March 1928 Moscow, Soviet Union.
Sources
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.
River-class ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Loch-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Modified River-class hull and improved armament. Of this class were 28 ships built and 54 cancelled. To be built by 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
According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 1 April due to bombs on the location Lampedusa . Tonnage 45 tons.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.
Project 949A Antey/NATO: Oscar II-class©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Project 09852 which was a reconfiguration as a special operations submarine of an already partly built hull of a Project 949A Antey submarine called by the NATO Oscar II preceded by the Papa- and Charlie-classes and succeeded by the Yasen-class. Laid down by Severodvinsk Shipyard on 24 July 1992, conversion into special projects vessel in 2012 decided, launched on 23 April 2019 and commissioned on 8 Juy 2022.
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
Oscar-class dated 11 April 2026 15:53 o’clock
Russian ships info dated 12 April 2026 19:46 o’clock.
Yacht, E.I.C.-chamber Zealand, on stocks by Cornelis Speldernieuw sr. at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands 1657, launched 21 July 1658, dimensions116-120 x 25 x 9 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.
Waal, Tiel, Netherlands 18 June 2010
Netherlands-flagged, homeport Amsterdam, EU 2204965, MMSI 244690882 and call sign PE7708. Built by Peters BV, Kampen, Netherlands with yard number 126 in 1979. Fore part by De Gorter, Hoogezand, Netherlands, aft part by Peters BV.
An item reported that at Honolulu, Hawaii on 6 November was cleared the American whaler Awashonks master Lawrence for cruising.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 21 April reported the departure on 18 April towards Greenland by the Dutch commandeur J.K. Kastricum.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 21 April reported the departure on 18 April towards Greenland by the Dutch commandeur A. Brouwer.
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Similar Myogi Maru, Myoho Maru, Myoken Maru and Myoko Maru. Owner in 1939 Nippon Yusen K.K., Tokyo. since 1 September Toa Kaiun K.K. Laid down by Harima Shipbuilding&Engineering Co. Ltd. Harima Zosensho, Harima on 26 March 1938, launched on 18 July 1938, completed on 30 September 1938, requisitioned by the navy on 25 August 1941, registered as auxiliary gunboat on 5 September 1941, conversion by Mitsubishi Kogyo K.K. Shipyard completed on 23 October 1941, torpedoed and sunk by American submarine USS Swordfish (SS-193) in the Kema Bay, Celebes, Dutch East Indies on24 January 1942 and stricken on 5 February 1942. Gross tonnage 4,124 tons, net register tonnage 2,262 tons and as dimensions 360.0 x 50.0 x 29.0 feet. Direct Drive geared turbine propulsion, one screw, horsepower 600 nhp, coal bunker capacity 570 tons, range 5,000 nautical miles/14 knots and speed 14 (normal cruising)-16.5 (maximum) knots.
First mentioned in 1799, lost in 1800.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
©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. Launched by Fukushima on 15 July 1945. When the war ended for 90% completed. Broken up.
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 1st class captain N. Ignatjev. “managed the Naval Commissariat (January 1920). One of the ablest artillery officers of the Russian Navy; has tremendous organizing abilities, a great working capacity. And much energy; was since 1915, flag and gunnery officer in the Russian Navy. It was due to his energy that the entire system of naval gunnery was remodelled on lines based on the experience of the Russo-Japanese war [1904-1905]; was never interested in politics.”(1)
Note
1. Identical to Nikolia Ivanovich Ignatiev (1 May 1880-27 April 1938)?He was captain 1st rank, present at the Battle of Tsushima, gunnery officer, prisoner between 1931-1934 and executed on 27 April 1938. Appointed to head Directorate Shipbuilding on 1 June 1917.
Sources
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.
Wikepedia dated 27 May 2026 06:43
River-class ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Loch-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Modified River-class hull and improved armament. Of this class were 28 ships built and 54 cancelled. To be built by Charles Hill & Sons, Bristol, England. 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
According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 1 April due to submarine bombs on the location waters island Goro. Tonnage 35 tons.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.
Project 667BDRM Delfin/ NATO Delta IV-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Project 941 Akula-class/NATO Typhoon. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of 941 Akula-class/NATO Typhoon preceded by Projects 667b Murena, 667B Murena-M, 667BDR Klamar and 667BDRM Delfin NATO named Delta I-V class succeeded by Projects 955 and 955A respectively Borei-class and Borei-A class. Designed by Rubin, laid down by Sevmash on 23 February 1982, launched on 30 April 1985, commissioned on 26 December 1985, laid up in reserve since 1997 and broken up between 2005-2009.
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
Russian Ships Info dated 12 April 2026 19:46 o’clock.
Typhoon-class dated 5 May 2026 15:20 o’clock
Fluyt, E.I.C.-chamber Zealand, on stocks by Cornelis Speldernieuw sr. at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands 1656, fluyt, launched 7 September 1657, dimensions 100 x 22½ x 9feet.
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.
Germany-flagged, homeport Aschaffenburg, EU Köln. Built with yard number 811 by Ewald Berninghaus, Köln-Deutz, Germany in 1973. As Agnes and Thyra Dutch owners. As Thyra motor pusher tug, dimensions 22,12 x 9,49 x 2,60 metres. Rebuilt by scheepswerf Hendriks, Dodewaard in 2012 using the aft ship for conversion into a tug.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 21 April reported the departure on 18 April towards Greenland by the Dutch commandeur G. Kruyt.
An item reported that at Honolulu, Hawaii on 5 November was cleared the American whaler Jefferson master Hunting for cruising and back home.
An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 21 April reported the departure on 18 April towards Greenland by the Dutch commandeur C. Nannings.
Heiryo Maru. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Similar Heiryo Maru (1918)-Hukusei Maru (1918), Teikai Maru (1918), Tosyo Maru (1918) and Toyo Maru (1918).Call sign JFYB. Built by Osaka Iron Works, Osaka, Japan in 1918. Gross tonnage 1,254 tons, under deck 1,030 tons, netto tonnage 735 tons, deadweight 1,950 tons and as dimensions 225.0 x 33.0 x 18/7 x 5’6” (light)-16 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, single screw, horsepower 97 nhp, bunker capacity 160 ton coal, range 2,000 nautical miles/7 knots and speed 7(normal cruising)-8 (maximum) knots.
An item dated Rotterdam, Netherlands 22 October reported that the Dutch ocean going tug Poolzee left the day before Devonport, England towards Lemwerden, Germany towing the British destroyers HMS Melampus (1,037 ton) (1) and Mindful (1,034) (2), built in 1916 to be broken up in Germany.
Notes
1. Part of Medea-class, laid down for the Greek navy as Chios by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Govan, Scotland in 1914, purchased by the British Royal Navy in August 1914, launched on 16 December 1914, completed on 29 June 1915 and sold to be broken up on 22 September 1921.
2. Part of Admiralty M-class destroyer preceded by L-class succeeded by R-class, ordered in November 1914, launched by Fairfield, Govan, Scotland on 24 August 1915, completed on 10 November 1915 and sold to be broken up on 22 September 1921.
©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 Hayashikane. Completed on 10 February 1945 and sunk after striking a naval mine on 22 August 1945.
Mentioned between 1798-1801.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
1950s. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Pacific Fleet. Part of Partizan-class consisting of the Kamchadel or Kamchadal, Partizan and Poliarnyj. Laid down by Severnaia (190) Shipyard, Leningrad, Russia with yard number 476 on 1 October 1934, after launching transefrred to A Marti (194) yard, Leningrad for completition, completed on 26 November 1937, commissioned on 14 October 1938and stricken in 1964.
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 of the Kerenski time Raskolnikov, formerly occupied hogh positions; was up to end of 1920, Commander of the Baltic Fleet. At present in the Naval Board (formerly Admiralty Concil); has no naval training. Is the evil genius of the Russian Navy; was the organizer of the murder of officers at Kronstadt. Was taken prisoner by the British in 1918 on the destroyer Miklouphap Maklai and taken to England, but reappeared in Russia towards the end of 1919; is a Communist; very nervous; merciless; a good speaker; has abilities.”
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.
River-class ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Loch-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Modified River-class hull and improved armament. Of this class were 28 ships built and 54 cancelled. To be built by 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
