Concept of an armoured cruiser in the future dated 13 March1943

Drawing by Logan U. Reavis (1887, Saint Louis, USA, 1 June 1958 (Hempstead, USA)(1)

Admiral Graf Spee©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Japanese imaginary pocket battleship Kadekuru or Kazekuru. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Described as logical evolution of the existing heavy cruiser designs which escorted aircraft carriers during task force duties. Her much improved horizontal armour against air attacks was superior to that of existing cruisers. And further more could she with her anti aircraft armament provide a shield against enemy planes. This kind of cruisers were in fact highly mobile gun power with a speed of 28 knots, a displacement of 20,000 tons and as main dimensions 655 x 84 feet.(2,3) 

Legend for the drawing

1. Dual mount 27,94cm/11” guns in separated turrets

2. Scouting seaplane on retractable catapult

3. Retractable range finders

4. Narrowed superstructure

5. Armoured hatch cover

6. hangar

7. Dual purpose 15,24cm/6” guns

8. Quick firing anti aircraft armament

9. 20,32cm/8” deck armor

10.crane

11. Fire directors

12. Side smoke vent

Notes

1. He was an industrial and marine working as illustrator and writers for newspapers but also for the United States Lines and other shipbuilding related industry. In the 1950s he made promotional maps and brochures to celebrate the passenger ship ss United States which won the Blue Riband in 1932. 

2. Calibre of main armament comparable with the German heavy cruiser or armoured ship Admiral Grafspee although 8 (4x2) against 6 (2x3) 11"gums and which had a full load displacement of 16,280 tomns, as dimemnsion 610.3 x 71 x 24.1 feet.Speed 28,5 knots. 

3. It was believed that the Japanese navy also possessed pochet battleships with a displacement of 12,000 tons-14,000 tons but with 6-30,48cm/12cm" guns heavier armed.(3)

Source

‘The shape of ships to come’ in: The navy of the Future, The Collier’s, 13 March 1943.

American whaler Stafford visited Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper Otago Daily Times dated 25 March 1862

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported that the American whaling barque Stafford, 206 tons, masters Pierce, of New Bedford, 125 barrels sperm oil arrived on 28 January at The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Magnolia visited Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper Otago Daily Times dated 25 March 1862

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported that the American whaler Magnolia, 396 tons, master Pierce, of New Bedford, 2,900 barrels whale oil, 100 barrels sperm oil arrived on 28 January at The Bay of Islands. (1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Bartholomew Gosnold visited Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper Otago Daily Times dated 25 March 1862

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported that the American whaler whaler Bartholomew Gosnold, ship, 256 tons, master Clark, of New Bedford, 1,100 barrels whale oil, 200 barrels sperm oil visited Bay of Islands , New Zealand on 29 January.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler James Maury visited Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper Otago Daily Times dated 25 March 1862

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported that the American whaler James Maury, ship 395 tons, master Wing, of New Bedford, 2.300 barrels whale oil, 420 barrels sperm oil arrived on 28 January at The Bay of Island s. (1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

Concept of a coastal battleship in the future dated 13 March 1943

Drawing by Logan U. Reavis (1887, Saint Louis, USA, 1 June 1958 (Hempstead, USA).

The described characteristics were special designed for amphibian operations and heavily enough armed to support invasion forces. Her strong anti aircraft armament was for self defence and protection of the invasion convoy she escorted. Possessed unusually heavy armour suitable for her major purpose namely ‘infighting’. to be able to operate in shallow-water waters was her draught to a minimum limited. Main dimensions 600 x 108 feet and a displacement of 25,000 tons. Speed 20-22 knots. 

Legend drawing

1. Triple mount 38.1cm/15”guns, retractable, in separated turrets

2. Principal Range finder

3. Narrowed superstructure

4. Catapult for seaplanes

5. 15.24cm/6”-guns

6. Access for tanks

7. Anti aircraft armament

8. Low elevation 38.1cm/15” guns 

9. Quadruple group of 15.24/6” guns

10 .aft venting deck

11. 38.1cm/15” deck armour 

12. Fire control posts

13. Hangar

Note

1. He was an industrial and marine working as illustrator and writers for newspapers but also for the United States Lines and other shipbuilding related industry. In the 1950s he made promotional maps and brochures to celebrate the passenger ship ss United States which won the Blue Riband in 1932. 

Source

‘The shape of ships to come’ in: The navy of the Future, The Collier’s, 13 March 1943.

American whaler Stephania cruising off Mongonui, New Zealand according to the newspaper Otago Daily Times dated 25 March 1862

An item reported that the American whaling barque Stephania, master Wetherill, 315 tons, of New Bedford was cruising off Mogonui while loading unions and potatoes.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Magnolia visited Mongonui, New Zealand according to the newspaper Otago Daily Times dated 25 March 1862

An item reported that the American whaler Magnolia, 396 tons, master Pierce, of New Bedford coming from the Bay of Islands arrived on 22 February 1862 at Mogonui.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Lagoda visited Mongonui, New Zealand according to the newspaper Otago Daily Times dated 25 March 1862

An item reported that the American whaler Lagoda, 341 tons, master Cronston, of New Bedford, 18 months out, with 800 barrels arrived on 2 February at Mogonui.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler James Allen visited Mongonui, New Zealand according to the newspaper Otago Daily Times dated 25 March 1862

An item reported that the American whaling barque James Allen, 355 tons, master Van Wyke, of Bedford, 730 barrels since her departure from Monogui in March 1861 arrived on 87 February 1861 at Mogonui.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

British whaler Narwhal visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper New Zealander dated 27 March 1850

Fishermen in boats have been attacking a whale but one boat is upset and a man is falling out. Coloured engraving by F. Duncan after W.J. Huggins 1834

An item reported the British whaler Narwhal, master Edward Baker, 380 tons, out 9 months, 40 barrels sperm oil visiting on 27 February 1850 The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Charles W. Morgan visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper New Zealander dated 27 March 1850

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the American whaler Charles W. Morgan, master John D. Samson, 351 tons, 8 months out, 150 barrels sperm oil, visiting on 5 February 1850 The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Franklin visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper New Zealander dated 27 March 1850

An item reported the American whaler Franklin master Mercator Cooper, 391 tons, 3,360 barrels black oil visiting on 8 February 1850 The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Swift visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper New Zealander dated 27 March 1850

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the American whaler Swift, master Frederick Vincent, 320 tons, 7½ months out, 180 barrels sperm oil, 25 barrels black oil visiting on 18 February 1850 The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Francis visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper New Zealander dated 27 March 1850

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the American whaler Francis, master Edward Gardiner, 47 tons, 28½ months out, 800 barrels sperm oil visiting on 21 February 1850 The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Solomon Sutters visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper New Zealander dated 27 March 1850

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the American whaler Solomon Sutters, master J.C. Stafford, 316 tons, out 16 months, 300 barrels sperm oil, 20 barrels black oil visiting on 28 February 1850 The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Jefferson visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper New Zealander dated 27 March 1850

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the American whaler Jefferson, master James T, Skinner, 396 tons, 5 months out, 120 barrels sperm oil, 50 barrels black oil, visiting on 28 January 1850 The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Abraham Barker visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper New Zealander dated 27 March 1850

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the American whaler Abraham Barker, master A.R. Barker, 401 tons, 20 months out, 2,700 barrels black oil, 40 barrels sperm oil, visiting on 28 January 1850 The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

Dutch hydrographical survey vessel Zr.Ms. Snellius (A802) 2002-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 5 June 2026

Netherlands-flagged, IMO 9271858, MMSI 245690000 and call sign PAUE. Laid down at the Damen Shipyards Galatz, Romania with yard number 391 on 25 June 2002 and completed at Vlissingen, Netherlands. Displacement maximum 1.875 tons and as dimensions 81,42 x 13,1 x 4 metres. Speed maximum 12 knots. The armament consists of 0.50” machineguns. Of the Snellius-class.

American whaler Julian visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper New Zealander dated 27 March 1850

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the American whaler Julian, master C. Taber, 355 tons, 30 months out, 150 or 1,500 barrels black oil, 150 barrels sperm oil, 5,000 lbs whalebone, visiting on 26 January 1850 The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler William Tell visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper New Zealander dated 27 March 1850

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the American whaler William Tell, master James M. Tuber, 368 tons, 15 months out, 920 barrels sperm oil, 80 barrels black oil, visiting on 4 January 1850 The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Abraham H. Howland visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper New Zealander dated 27 March 1850

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the American whaler Abraham H. Howland master John Fisher,414 tons, 16 months out ,700 barrels black oil, 30 barrels sperm, oil 6,000 lbs whalebone, visiting on 2 January 1850The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

American whaler Lewis visited The Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the newspaper New Zealander dated 27 March 1850

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the American whaler Lewis, master W.W. Clement, 308 tons, 7½ months out, 70 barrels sperm oil, visiting on 1 January 1850 The Bay of Islands.(1)

Note

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.

Source

Papers Past

Japanese battleship Yamato design A0-140 dated 10 March 1935

Nagato-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

No. 13-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Yamato-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com. Revised sketch Cincpac-Cingpoa 26 October 1944

Part of the Yamato-class preceded by the realized Nagato-class and planned Number 13-class and to be succeeded by the planned A-150 class, consisted of 4 ships. Yamato ordered in March 1937, laid down by Kure Naval Arsenal on 4 November 1937, launched on 8 August 1940, commissioned on 16 December 1941, sunk in an American air attack during Operation Ten-Go on 7 April 1945 and stricken on 31 August 1945. The Yamato was underway to attack Allied forces on and around Okinawa.

Displacement trials 68,402 (69,500) tons) and as dimensions 964.57 (waterline) x 135.17 (maximum) x 34.12 feet or 294 x 41.2 x 10.4 metres. Armament consisted of 3x3-18.1”/46cm cal 45 guns, 4x3-6.1”/15.5cm cal 60 guns, 6x2-5”/12.7cm cal 40 guns and 12x2-1”/25.cm guns. Armor consisted of gunstandard 17,1”/46.0cm, immunity zone 21,872 yards/20 kilometres (inner limit)-32,808 yards/30 kilometres (outer limit). Turbine propulsion totaal horsepower 197,264 shp/200,000 mhp. Maximum speed 31 knots. Endurance 8,000 nautical miles/18 knots.

Sources

Evans, David C.; Peattie, Mark R. Kaigun: Strategy, Tactics, and Technology in the Imperial Japanese Navy, 1887–1941.

Garzke jr., Wiliam H. and Robert O. Dulin jr. Battleships. Axis and Neutral Battleships in World War II.

Hansgeorg Jentschura, Dieter Jung and Peter Mickel. Warships of the Imperial Japanese Navt 1869-1945.

Lengerer Hans. “The Japanese Supership Strategy” in: Warship Volume VII, nrs. 25-27.

United States Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas. Weekly Intelligence. Vo; 1 No. 22 8 December 1944.

Watts, A.J. &B.G. Gordon. The Imperial Japanese Navy. 

WebsiteMaritime Museum Kure.

Website Hiraga Archive.

Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

South French coast line well guarded according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 61 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 2 July 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent reported that the South French coastline was guarded by a large number of sailing and motor guard vessels. At Marseille were 58 such vessels lying all armed with “hand bombs”. See further K.N. 55 II.c.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Entente troop transports take precautions in Villefrance, France are according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 61 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 2 July 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent  reported that troop transports in the Villefranche area stayed away from the coastline going to the open sea. The ships were without any exception armed and usually escorted by destroyers.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Huge troop transport expected at Marseile, France according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 61 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 2 July 1918

An item referringto a reliable agent reported that begin July a convoy of the Entente including 14 steamships with escort was expected at Marseille, France transporting 140,000 soldiers and a large quantity of war stores.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Former Belgian navy sailing training ship Zenobe Gramme (A 958) 1960-2024

River Lek, Netherlands 22 June 2026

Belgium-flagged. Call sign ORJJ. MMSI 205217000. Laid down  in 1960 at the Boelwerf, Temse and commissioned in 1961. Displacement 136 tons and as dimensions 28,15 x 6,85 x 2,80 metres. Height mast 32 metres. Sail area 700 square metres. Speed 7 8 knots. Also fitted out with 1-230 hp engine. Type Bermuda ketch. Her crew numbers 1 officer, 3 petty officers, 3 sailors and 10 trainees. Used for acoustic and oceanographic research. Decommissioned on 26 July 2024 and sold to a private owner.

German blockade runner ms Elsa Essberger in 1941-1942

In a letter dated 13 April 1942 No. 1329 to the O.K.M./1 Abteilung Skl. was the so-called ‘Etappen’-organisation of the navy described. In the attachment were the blockade runners decribed used for this purpose. Ms Elsa Essberger. Loaded with 4,059 ton rubber. Left Sasebo, Japan on 14 October 1941, arrived at Ferrol, Spain on 10 Jnayary 1942. After a British air attack Spanish emergency harbour entered. Loaded with 3,200 ton rubber. Left Ferrol on 8 March 1942. Arrived at Bordeaux, France on 10 March 1942. At Ferrol was 800 ton acrgo unloaded.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 7/223

Russian naval officer Petrov 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. “Commander of the Mining Division (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.

Dutch inland fire fighting vessel Zuid-Holland-Zuid 2014-

River Lek, Netherlands 22 June 2026

Netherlands-flagged, ENI 02336286, MMSI 244615506 and call sign PI8977. No. 18-6565 (photo; some websites are claiming 18-6561. Operator Zuid Holland Zuid. Built by De Haas BV, Maassluis, Netherlands in 2014 or 2015. 

Dutch whaler de Hendrik for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 9 October 1769

An announcement reported the auction on Monday 9 October in the Nieuwe Heeren Logement, Amsterdam, Netherlands of the extra ordinary sailing fluyt ship de Hendrik. Commandeur Harme Ooms, built in 1739, dimensions 116 x 29 x 10.5 (hold) x 6.8 (verdek) x 9.3 (helmsman) Amsterdam feet. 

Dutch whaler Vrouwe Anna Clementia for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 7 October 1769

An announcement reported the auction on Monday 9 October in the Nieuwe Heeren Logement, Amsterdam, Netherlands of the extra ordinary sailing fluyt ship de Vrouwe Anna Clementia commandeur Dirk Kim, built in 1761, with oak refitted in 1768, dimensions 104.1 1/2 x 27.8 x 2.10 (hold) x 6.2. (verdek) x 8.8 (helmsman) Amsterdam feet

Dutch inland passenger ship (ex-Hilgus 5 1960-1979, Najade 1979-1985, Cornelia 1985--1990, Alpha 1990-1996, Wera 1996-2001) Fluvius 2001-

River Lek, Netherlands 22 June 2026

Netherlands-flagged, ENI 02315535, MMSI 244700226 and call sign PF21116. Built by De Durme, Tielrode, Belgium and completed by Gelria, Nijmegen, Netherlands in 1960. 

Dutch whaler Zegen en Yver for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 7 October 1769

An announcement reported the auction on Monday 9 October in the Nieuwe Heeren Logement, Amsterdam, Netherlands of the extra ordinary sailing frigate ship Zegen en Yver commandeur Hendrik Kim, built in 1754, dimensions 109.5 x 31.2 x 14.1 (hold) x 5.7 (verdek) Amsterdam feet. 

1/32 part in Dutch whaler Stroomzicht for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 5 March 1768

An announcement reported the auction on Tuesday 8 March at 15.00 o’clock in the inn ‘t Zwynshoofd, Rotterdam, Netherlands of 1/32 share in the fluytship Stroomzicht lying in the Zalmhaven commandeur Dirk ... Breen. To be fitted out for the Greenland whaling. 

Dutch tug (ex-Lamnalco Petrel 1981-1984, Lamnalco 24 1982-1993, BSK 296 1993-2006) En Avant 7 2000-

River Lek, Netherlands 22 June 2026

Netherlands-flagged, homeport Dordrecht, IMO 7625483, MMSI 246131000 and call sign PBEB. As Lamnalco Petrel and 24 owned by Lamnalco, Arab Emirates and as BSK 286 by Boskalis Baggermaatschappij BV, Limassol, Cyprus. Built by Damen Shipyard, Hardinxveld, Netherlands in 1981. 

5 shares in Dutch whaler Jonge Johan for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 5 March 1768

An announcement reported the auction on Tuesday 8 March at 15.00 o’clock in the inn ‘t Zwynshoofd, Rotterdam, Netherlands of 5 shares in the fluyt ship Jonge Johan lying in the Zalmhaven commandeur Jacob Kornelisse Root. To be fitted out for the Greenland whaling. 

Dutch whaler Prins van Orange for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 27 October 1768

An announcement reported the auction on Thursday 10 November 13.00 o’clock in the inn de Roo Leeuw, Medemblik of the extra ordinary sailing fluyt Prins van Orang with as dimensions 113 3/4 (prow) x 20.6 1/2 x 12.5 (hold) x 7 (between decks) x 9.3 (helsman) feet. Commandeur Piet Quak?

Dutch inland tug (ex-Johan 1950-1980, Willem 1980-1996, Aaltje 1996-2002, Rinske 2002-2013, Soldier 2013-2014) Dirk II 2014-

River Lek, Netherlands 22 June 2026

Netherlands-flagged, ENI 02210714, MMSI 244810191 and call sign PA6096. Built with yard number 462 by Bijlsma, Wartena, Netherlands in 1950. 

Dutch whaler het Goed Vertrouwen for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Leydse courant dated 31 October 1768

An announcement reported the auction on Monday 31 October in the Heeren Logement, Amsterdam, Netherlands of the extra ordinary sailing fluyt het Goed Vertrouwen commandeur Dirk Borst, built in 1752, dimensions 112 x 29.7 x 12.5 (Hold) x 6.8 (verdek) x 9.1 (helsman) feet.

Dutch whaler de Vrouw Anna for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 7 October 1769

An announcement reported the auction on Monday 9 October in the Nieuwe Heeren Logement, Amsterdam of the extra ordinary sailing fluyt ship de Vrouw Anna commandeur Nanning Adriaans, built in 1739 with as dimensions 113 1.2 x 29.4 x 12.2 x 7 (verdek)x 9.6 (helmsman) feet. 

Inland work boat Bombeiros

River Lek, Netherlands 22 June 2026

Damen. Multi Cat 1004 SA. Mussungo Bitoto. Owned by Namibia?

Sale of Dutch whaler Nooyt Gedagt cancelled according to the Dutch newspaper Leydse courant dated 9 October 1760

An announcement reported that the auction on 9 October of the fluyt ship Nooyt Gedagt commandeur Rokes Verschoor was cancelled, new date 16 October.   

Dutch whaler Groenlandia for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Leydse courant dated 31 October 1768

An announcement reported the auction on Monday 31 October in the Heeren Logement, Amsterdam, Netherlands of the extra ordinary sailing fluyt ship Groenlandia commandeur Ocker Mich. Hooge zyl, built in 1747, dimensions 117 x 30.7 x 13.4 (hold) x 7.5 1/2 (verdek) x 9.9 (helmsman).

Dutch inland patrol vessel Sandelingen 1974-

River Lek, Netherlands 22 June 2026

Netherlands-flagged. ENI 02014515, EU 02014550, MMSI 244060426 and call sign PC3609. Built by Van Leest or Schottel, Warmond, Netherlands. 

Dutch whaler de Eendragt for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Leydse courant dated 31 October 1768

An announcement reported the auction on Monday 31 October in the Heeren Logement, Amsterdam, Netherlands of the extra ordinary sailing fluyt ship de Eendragt commandeur Marten J. Breet built in 1747 and as dimensions 112.5 x 28.8 x 12.10 (hold) x 6.7 (verdek) x 9.2 (helmsman) feet. 

Dutch whaler de Drie Zusters for sale according to the Dutch newspaper Leydse courant dated 31 October 1768

An announcement reported the auction on Monday 31 October in the Heeren Logement, Amsterdam, Netherlands of the extra ordinary sailing fluyt ship de Drie Zusters commandeur Roeloff Outman, built in 1763 and as dimensions 109 x 29.3 x 12.10 (hold) x 6.8 (verdek) x 8.9 (helmsman) feet. 

Japanese cargo ship Kimikawa Maru 1936-1944

Kamikawa Maru as seaplane tender. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Kamikawa Maru original appareance. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of the Kamikawa Maru-class consisting of the Kamikaze Maru, Kiyokawa Maru, Kimikawa Maru, Kunikawa Maru and Hirokawa Maru. Call sign JTLK. Owner in 1939 Kawasaki Line. Laid down by Kawasaki Dockyard Co. Ltd., Kobe, Japan on 2 November 1936, launched on 11 March 1937, completed on 15 July 1937, acquired by the navy on 6 July 1941, classified as an auxilary seaplane tender on 25 Jely 1941, classified as auxilary transport on 1 October 1943, torpedoed and sunk by the American submarine USS Sawfish west north west of Cape Bojeador, Australia on 23 October 1944 and stricken on 23 October 1944. Gross tonnage 6,863 tons, net tonnage 3,983 tons and as dimensions 479.5 x 62.x 20.3 x 12 (light)-27 (loaded) feet. Diesel propulsion. Range 35,000 nautical miles/16 knots. Oil fuel bunker capacity 2,800 tons. Single screw. Horsepower 1,850 nhp/7,500 bhp. Rpm 101/16 knots and 119 rpm/19 knots. Speed 16 (normal cruising)-21 (maximum) knots. Strengthened for 5” or 6” guns armament. 

Harbour of Saloniki, Greece protected by beam barrier against submarines ccording to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 61 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 2 July 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent reported that mit June the harbour of Saloniki was protected by a beam barrier against submarines. Regurlay was the harbour visited by an armed motor boat of the guard flotilla stationed in the Gulf of Naples.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Troop transport underway from England bound for Italy according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 61 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 2 July 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent reported that mid June a large steamship of the Leyland company with military on board left Liverpool, England for Genoa, Italy.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Large number of Entente ships gathered in Canal of Corfu according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 61 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 2 July 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent dated 20 June reported that in the Canal of Corfu an Allied fleet of at least 40 units was present.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Russian survey vessel Okean 1934-1960s

©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Okean-class consisting of the Murman, Okean and Okhotsk. . Laid down by S. Marti, Leningrad/St. Petersburg, Russia with yard number 202 in June 1934, launched on 2 November 1935, commissioned on 21 August 1936 and stricken in the 1960s.

Part of Okean-class consisting of the Murman, Okean and Okhotsk. Laid down by No. 194/A. Marti, Leningrad/St. Petersburg, Russia with yard number 203 on 27 June 1934, launched on 1 November 1935, commissioned on 20 April 1937 and stricken in the 1960s.

Sources

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

Huan, Cl. La Flotte rouge.

Budzbon, P., J. Radziemski, and M. Twardowski. Warships of the Soviet Fleets 1939-1945, volumes I-3.

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

Meister, J. Soviet Warships of the Second World War.

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

Rohwer, J. and M.S. Monakov. Stalin’s Ocean-going Fleet. Soviet naval strategy and shipbuilding programmes 1935-1953.

Schulz-Troge, U. Die sowjetische Kriegsmarine.

Far Eastern Sighting Guide (ONI-F-31-FE).

Jane’s Fighting Ships several editions.

Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

British merchant ship Ludgate Hill 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 Ludgate Hill. Described as one of the largest twin screw steamships within the merchant marine with her about 4,000 tons.

Source

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

Italian sailing ship Mafalda lost in 1917

According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 27 April (or 28 April?) due to submarine attack on the location 50 miles off Villa Franca. Tonnage 167 tons.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.

Construction status of the German kriegsfischkutter KFK 913 in 1944

©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Built by Dutch shipyards, yet not divided. Date building ordered 4 December 1943. Date completion unknown but estimated 5 Kriegsfischkutters monthly.

Source

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