Kwintebank, 30 June 2026
USA-flagged, homeport Gaeta, Italy, MMSI 11853581 and call sign NOGB. Part of Blue Ridge-class. Ordered on 10 August 1966, laid down by Newport News Shipbuilding&Drydock Company on 8 January 1969, launched on 8 January 1970, commissioned on 16 January 1971.
An item reported that the American whaler Martha, barque, 360 tons, master Daily, of New Bedford, 2,000 barrels whale oil, 250 barrels sperm oil, all told, arrived on 26 February at The Bay of Island (1)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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An item reported that the American whaler Mermaid, barque, 330 tons, master Jencks, of Westport, 250 barrels sperm oil, arrived on 26 February at The Bay of Islands.(1)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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An item reported that the American whaler Two Brothers, 288 tons, master Davis, of New Bedford, 1,250 barrels sperm oil, all told, arrived on 26 February at The Bay of Islands.(1)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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An item reported that the American whaler Gay Head, ship, 389 tons, master Lawrence, of New Bedford, 650 barrels sperm oil, 100 barrels whale oil, arrived on 25 February at The Bay of Islands.(1)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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Drawing by Logan U. Reavis (1887, Saint Louis, USA, 1 June 1958 (Hempstead, USA)(1)
Japanese Yamato-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com. Revised sketch Cincpac-Cingpoa 26 October 1944
American Montana-class©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
German H39 -class battleship variant B 1940©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
British HMS Vanguard. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Russian Sovetsky Soyuz-class design variant 4x3-40,6m guns (Gannut). ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
The armament was to consist of 15-45,72cm/18” guns in dometed, retractable turrets and which could for bomb-defence pulled inside the turrets, delivering with salvo 22 tons of metal with a impact velocity of 1,800 miles/hour.(2) Surfaced part of the ship was streamlined and turtle-backed. Protected by heavy air bomb proof horizontal armour. The funnel was also protected against bombs and was at the same time foundation for the catapult with a hangar below the stack to store the scout plane. The compartmentation in watertight compartments was on a large scale increased. Displacement 65,000 tons, beam 126 feet and speed 30 knots.
Legend by the drawing
1. Triple mount 45,82cm 18”guns in stepped turrets
2. Barbette
3. 12,44cm/4.9” guns
4. 15,24cm/6” guns
5. Smoke vent
6. Access to hangar
7. Retractable catapult
8. Searchlight on retractable arm
9. High observation posts and gun positions
10. Retractable range finder
11. Quick firing anti aircraft guns
12 Bridge and main control
13. Breakwater
14. Hollow steel masts, ladders inside
15. Underwater protection
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. The Yamato-class possessed 3x3-46cm/18.1” guns, so slightly larger calibre but less in number with 9 against 15 guns. The normal displacement of 65,027 tons was comparable. The never realized American Montana-class with a displacement of 64,240 tons was to be fitted out with12-40,6cm/16” 50 cal Mk 7 guns. The never realized British Lion-class with a standard displacement of 41,200 tons was to be armed with 3x3-40,6cm/16” guns while HMS Vanguard with a standard displacement of 45,200 tons was even armed with a smaller calibre namely 4x2-38,1cm/15” guns. In the French and Italian was the calibre of the main guns also 40,6cm/16”guns. The Russian navy choose for 40,6cm/16”, her Sovetsky Soyuz-class (project 23) was comparable with the Japanese Yamato-class dealing with the dimensions but weaker armed. Project II-2p was to be armed with 1x2-45,7cm and 1x4-22cm. The German battleships Bismarck and Tirpitz were armed with 4x2-38cm/15” guns, so far weaker than the Yamato. However the (theoretical) H-44 design with a displacement of 131,000 tons was to be armed with 50.8cm/20: guns.
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‘The shape of ships to come’ in: The navy of the Future, The Collier’s, 13 March 1943.
An item reported that the American whaler Sun, barque, 184 tons, master Smith, of New Bedford, 250 barrels sperm oil, arrived on 24 February at The Bay of Islands. (1)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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An item reported that the American whaler Napoleon, ship 360 tons, master Macy, of New Bedford, 1,350 barrels sperm oil, 35 barrels whale oil, arrived on 24 February at The Bay of Islands. (1)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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An item reported that the American whaler Herald, ship, 308 tons, master Little, of New Bedford, 650 barrels sperm oil, arrived on 7 February at The Bay of Islands. (1)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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An item reported that the American whaler Courser, barque, 327 tons, master Hammet, of New Bedford, 340 barrels sperm oil arrived on31 January at The Bay of Islands.(1), putting in for letters and left for Sydney, Australia despite being leaky.
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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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)
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‘The shape of ships to come’ in: The navy of the Future, The Collier’s, 13 March 1943.
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)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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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)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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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)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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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
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.
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.
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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)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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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)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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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)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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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)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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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)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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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)
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1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Evans, David C.; Peattie, Mark R. Kaigun: Strategy, Tactics, and Technology in the Imperial Japanese Navy, 1887–1941.
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Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
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.
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Bundesarchiv RM-40-622
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.
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Bundesarchiv RM-40-622
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.
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Bundesarchiv RM-40-622
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.
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.
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Bundesarchiv RM 7/223
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).”
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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 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.
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.
