Part of Hunt-class mine counter measures vessels. Laid down by Vosper Thornycroft on 15 September 1975, launched on 21 June 1978, commissioned on 21 March 1980, decommissioned now used as static training ship at HMS Raeligh since 2008.
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Japanese cargo ship Kunikawa Maru 1937-1945 (1947)
Kamikawa Maru original appareance. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Kamikawa Maru asseaplane tender. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.comm
Part of the Kamikawa Maru-class consisting of the Kamikaze Maru, Kiyokawa Maru, Kimikawa Maru, Kunikawa Maru and Hirokawa Maru. Call sign JYGL. Owner in 1939 Kawasaki Line. Laid down by Kawasaki Dockyard Co. Ltd., Kobe, Japan on 11 March 1937, launched on 12 June 1937, completed on 1 November 1937, acquired by the navy on 31 October 1941, classified as auxiliary transport on 10 November 1941, classified as auxiliary seaplane tender on 14 July 1942, again auxiliary transport since 1 October 1943, sunk on 8 May 1944, refloated on 2 September 1944, sunk during an air attack on 26 September 1944, discarged on 30 November 1945 and stricken on 3 May 1947. Gross tonnage 6,863 tons, net tonnage 3,980 tons and as dimensions 479.5 x 62.3 x 30.3 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.
Heavy Polish naval losses after Germans bombing the Hela Peninsula according to a report of of the American Naval Attaché at Berlin, Germany Nr. R562 dated 15 September 1939
Polish destroyer Wicher 7 January 1935. Bundesarchiv RM 20_2092.
Diary note dated Sunday 3 September 1939. An item reported that German forces still bombed the Hela Peninsula (1) with as result the sinking of two Polish submarines, the destroyer Wicher (2) by two bombs and badly damaging the minelayer Gryf.(3) Later was information received that instead two three submarines were sunk, one by depth charges thrown by a destroyer, one by air bombs and the third one by the German 250 tons German submarine U-14 which was armed with 1 anti aircraft machine gun and 3-21” torpedo tubes.
Notes
1. The Peninsula had great military importance being part of the Polish Corridor and was by the Polish converted into a fortified region. After Germany captured Hela or Hell the defence was further increased.
2. Part of Wicher-class, succeeded by Grom-class, ordered on 2 April 1926, laid down by Chantiers Navals Français, Blainville-sur-Orne, Caen, France on 19 February 1927, launched on 10 July 1928, commissioned on 8 July 1930 and sunk on 3 September 1939, salvaged by German forces in November 1939. Some sources claiming she was to be repaired and commissioned as the Seerose; never executed.
3. Ordered on 11 May 1934, laid down by Chantiers et Ateliers A. Normand, Le Havre, France on 14 November 1934, launched on 29 November 1936, commissioned on 27 February 1938, sunk on 3 September 1939 and broken up in the 1950s.
Source
National Archives. FDR Presidential Library&Museum Roosevelt PSFC000175. War diary Naval Attaché Berlin, volume 1 (1 September 1939-26 May 1940)
Design of a battleship with a displacement of 13,000 tons by John Harvard Biles in 1914
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There was just two forms of defence agansit a submarine attacking a target with her torpedoes. One was to destroy the submarine herself or improve the protection of the target, especially the bottom of the surface ship. In his article described Biles (1) some designs of battleships which should be able to keep fighting even after being torpedoed by a 21” torpedo. One of the solutions was to armor the bottom resulting in reducing her speed with 2 knots. The newest battleships had a form with a low resitance to forward motion. His idea was to develop a form better adapted to fitting and carrying armor despiter creating greater resistance or a reducing speed.
One design he suggested was a battleship with a displacement of 13,000 tons and as dimensions 336 (between perpendiculars)-358 (over all) x 80 (extreme) x 20 feet. Speed 10 knots. Armament 3x2-14” guns and 6-5” guns. The armor consisted of on side at waterline 10”, above waterline 3”, below waterline4’, on casemate 2”, on barbettes 12” and with 2” thick protective deck plating.
Note
1. Sir John Harvard Biles (1854-1933) was Professor of Naval Architecture at the University of Glasgow, Scotland between 1891-1921.
Sources
Biles, sir John. “Battleship protection against submarine. Proposed increase of armor at the expense of decrease in speed” in Journal of the United States Artillery, volume 42, 1914.
Idem. “On the Protection of Battleships against Submarine Attack” in: Shipbuilding and Shipping Record, 9 July 1914.
T.G. Owens. “Some questions to battleship design” in: Shipbuilding and Shipping Record, 9 April 1914.
Dutch whaler De Vriendschap for sale at auction at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1736
Auction at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement, Haarlemmerdyk, Amsterdam on Monday 6 February 1736 when the Boomklok stopped of the Dutch bootschip De Vriendschap, commandeur Gabbe Pieters. Built in 1730. Lying in the Braeewaal before the Westindische Huys. Dimensions 85¼ (prow) x 18.6¼ (first beam before large hatch within the hull) x10.2½ x (depth of hold at first beam before large hatch on load line) x 6.8½ (height steering wheel area) Amsterdam foot.
Source
Stadsarchief Amsterdam 5071 inventory no. 4
Japanese auxiliary patrol boat No. 3 1945-1947
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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 Yamanashi. Completed on 5 August 1945. Survived the Second World War. Since 1947 civilian property.
British bombers attacked the German cities/harbors Wilhelmshaven, Cuxhaven and Brunsbuttelkoog according to a report of the American Naval Attaché at Berlin, Germany Nr. R562 dated 15 September 1939
Admiral Graf Spee. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Diary note dated Monday 4 September 1939. An item reported that around British bombers attacked around 18.00 the German cities/harbors Wilhelmshvaen, Cuxhaven and Brunsbuttelkoog claiming to have damaged two warships. Reports dealing with the numbers and losses of the aircraft varies. German officials first claimed that the German pocket battleship Graf Spee fended off. Later was her name scrapped. First was every damaged denied, later was admitted that wreckage of a shot British plane fell on the forecastle of the German light cruiser Emden although with minor damage.
Source
National Archives. FDR Presidential Library&Museum Roosevelt PSFC000175. War diary Naval Attaché Berlin, volume 1 (1 September 1939-26 May 1940)
Japanese cargo ship Tat(s)umiya Maru 1938-1967
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Similar Tatuharu Maru, Tatuho Maru, Tatuyma Maru and Tatuwa Maru. Call sign JQZM. Built by Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K., Kobe, Japan in 1938, requisitioned by the navy in summer 1941, converted into a minelayer, converted into an auxiliary transport end 1942 and broken up in 1967. Gross tonnage 6,344 tons, netto tonnage 3,792 tons and as dimensions 410.9 x 56.1 x 30.7 x 10 (light)-25.6 (loaded) feet. Steam turbine propulsion, horsepower 750 nhp/4,500 bhp, coal bunker capacity 800 tons, range 5,000 nautical miles/14 knots and speed 14 (normal cruising)-17 (maximum) knots.
Whaling barque Cossac departed to the South Seas according to the Tasmanian newspaper The Courier dated Wednesday 2 February 1859
An item reported the departure on 1 February of the barque Cossack, Haskins, 250 ton to the whaling grounds. The next day mentioned as cleared for and departed to the Souh Seas. Black oil.
British destroyer HMS (ex-Ulysses 1912-1913) Lysander 1913-1922
Sistership HMS Loyal. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Laforey-class (which was redesignated in October 1913 as L-class) preceded by Acasta-class preceded by Admiralty M-class. For the Laforey-class was the modified design of the HMS Fortune used which was slightly longer and narrower and fitted out with a clipper bow. The Laforey-class had 3 funnels with the same height and with the middle funnel thicker than the fore and aft. The Laurel and Liberty built by J. Samuel White and the Lark, Landrail, Laverock and Linnel built by Yarrow had just two funnels. Laid down by Swan, Hunter&Wigham Richardson, Wallsend, England on 8 August 1912, launched on 18 August 1913, completed in December 1913 and sold to be broken up on 9 June 1922.
Greek steamship Kosti sunk after hitting a mine in the Ore Sound according to a report of the American Naval Attaché at Berlin, Germany Nr. R562 dated 15 September 1939
Kosti safe in harbour. Dutch newspaper Het Volk dated 29 September 1939
Diary note dated Monday 4 September 1939. An item reported that the Greek 6,855 tons steamship Kosti struck a mine sand sunk south of the Falsterbo reef lightship stationed in the Ore Sound.(1) The mine was probably part of a German minefield which was laid to prevent enemy forces entering the Baltic via the Sound. Her entire crew was rescued.
Note
1. The Dutch newspaper Het Volk dated 29 September 1939 reported that sunk in the Southern entrance to the Sont, salvaged by a Danish salvage vessel and towed to Copenhagen. The Algemeen Handelsblad dated 7 September 1939 reported that she was underway from Leningrad, Russia towards Antwerp, Belgium when she sunk. Her crew was saved by the British ss Poseidon and landed at Malmö, Sweden.
Source
National Archives. FDR Presidential Library&Museum Roosevelt PSFC000175. War diary Naval Attaché Berlin, volume 1 (1 September 1939-26 May 1940)
Philippine escort vessel ((ex-PCE 891 1942-1948) Pangasinan 1948-2023
Pangasinan. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Former US PCE 842-class patrol craft, in, Philippine naval service Miguel Mlavar-class corvette succeeded by Rizal-class. Laid down by Willamette Iron and Steel Works, Portland, Oregon, USA on 28 October 1942, launched on 24 April 1943, commissioned on 15 June 1944, handed over to the Philippines on 2 July 1948 and sunk as a target on 26 April 2023.
American whaler Orion bound for whaling grounds acording to the Australian newspaper The Sydney Daily Adventurer dated Wednesday 18 October 1848
An item reported that the American whaler Orion captain Ray, 354 tons was cleared on 17 October for the whaling grounds.
British destroyer HMS Racoon 1909-1918
Sister ship HMS Rattlesnake. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Beagle- or G-class preceded by Tribal or F-class succeeded by Acorn- or H-class
Part of Beagle- or G-class preceded by Tribal or F-class succeeded by Acorn- or H-class. This class was built by several shipyards on base of a loose specification leaving the details to the builder. Laid down by Cammell Laird&Company, Birkenhead, England on 1 May 1909, launched on 15 February 1910, completed in October 1910 and wrecked on the Irish coast due to a blizzard on 9 January 1918.
Danmark decided to lay minefields in territorial waters according to a report of the American Naval Attaché at Berlin, Germany Nr. R562 dated 15 September 1939
Diary note dated Monday 4 September 1939. An item reported that the Danish cabinet decided to lay minefields in her territorial waters to prevent violating namely in the channels past Copenhagen to the southward, Kongedybet, Hollaenderdybet and in Drogden into which the two former lead.
Source
National Archives. FDR Presidential Library&Museum Roosevelt PSFC000175. War diary Naval Attaché Berlin, volume 1 (1 September 1939-26 May 1940)
Japanese harbor craft CS 11 1950s
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Length 48.6 feet.
French ship Narwal returned from South Sea according to the Australian newspaper The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List dated Saturday 7 February 1846
An item reported on 4 February the French ship Narwal 394 tons captain Radou returning from the South Sea fishery 850 barrels elephant oil 850 barrels black oil 3 tons whale bone. Order.
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British mine countermeasure vessel HMS Cottesmore M 32 1979-2008 and Lithuanian Skalvis M53 2008-
Part of Hunt-class mine counter measures vessels. Laid down by Yarrow Shipbuilders on 27 September 1979, launched on 9 February 1982, commissioned on, launched on 24 June 1983.
British Mediterranean Fleet preparing departure from Malta for exercises and harbor visits in 1928
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Sketch of Vice Admiral Sir Roger Keyes (1872–1945), KCB, CMG, CVO, DSO, by the British painter Glyn Warren Philpot, 1918.
Courtesy of the collection of the Imperial War Museums.
The American Consulate at Valetta, Malta wrote the US State of Secretary on 10 January 1928 No. 223 that the British Mediterranean Fleet under admiral Sir George Keyes (1) was to depart from Malta on 16 January for exercises and afterwards to be splitted into divisions for a cruise to the Levant. The entire fleet was to reassemble at Malta on 2 February. The Third Cruiser Squadron was to arrive at Volo on 20 January, leaving on 30 January and arriving at Malta on 2 February.
Note
1. Roger John Brownlow Keyes, 1st Baron Keyes (4 October 1872 Punjab, British India-26 December 1945 Tingewick, United Kingdom). served in the Royal Navy between 1885-1935 and 1940-1941 ending his career in the rank of Admiral of the Fleet.
Source
National Archives. Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records AdministrationSeries: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Great Britain. Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: 841.315 THRU 841.31553 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: Movement of Naval Vessels: 841.33 - 841.3311/64. Microcopy 580 roll 92.
Construction status of the German submarine U 2446 in July 1944
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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 126. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion -. Remarks construction by decision of Ob.d.M. for the time being postponed.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
German blockade runner Germania in 1940-1942
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. Motor tanker Germania. Loaded with about 6,000 ton petrol. Left Ponta Delgada, Azores in the night of 17/18 November 1940. Arrived at Las Palmas on 28 November 1940. Transfer for fuel and unloaidng petrol. Loaded with petrol. Left Las Palmas, Canary Islands on 26 May 1940. Arrived at Tenerife on 27 May 1940, Transfer for unloading petrol at Cepsa. Left Teneriffe unloaded on 4 March 1942 towards Germany
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 7/223
Construction status of the German kriegsfischkutter KFK 415 in 1944
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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Built by Yachtwerf, Zaandam, Netherlands. Yard number 11. Date building ordered3 October 1942. Date completion unknown depends on delivery propulsion allowing a future maximum completion of 5-7 Kriegsfischkutters possible.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 152.
Norwegian cargo ship Argo seized by Russians in 1904
Seized at Port Arthur on 5 February 1903, released on 15 March. The war between the Russian and Japanese empires was between 8 February 1904-5 September1905. Gross tonnage 1,394 tons.
Source
Official history (Naval and Military) of the Russo-Japanese War. Vol. II. Liao Yang, the Sha Ho, Port Arthur. Prepared by the Historical Section of the Committee of Imperial Defence. London, 1912.
Construction status of the German submarine U 2370 in July 1944
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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 524. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion January 1945. Remarks deadlines conform planning.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
Whaling barque Proteus returned from whaling according to the Australian newspaper The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List dated Saturday 7 February 1846
An item reported on 2 February the barque Proteus 254 ton captain Elliott returning from the whaling 750 barrels sperm oil. A. Fotheringham.
German container ship Bernard Schepers 2011-
Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 30-3-2026
Antigua&Barbuda-flagged, homeport St. John’s, IMO 9492505, MMSI 305741000 and call sign V2HS6. Before 2011 Antigua&Barbuda-flagged, then Germany-flagged. Built by Sainty Jiangdu Shipbuilding, Jiangdu, China in 2011. Owner/manager HS Bereederings Gmbh&Co. KG, Haren, Ems, Germany.
American ship Two Brothers returned from South Sea whaling according to the Australian newspaper The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List dated Saturday 7 February 1846
An item reported on 4 February the American ship Two Brothers 288 tons captain Jenny returning from the South Sea fishery 800 barrels sperm oil 100 barrels black oil 5 cwt. whale bone. S. Wilkinson junior.
Dutch inland tanker Volharding 7 2005-
Rotterdam, Netherlands 28-2-2026
Netherlands-flagged, ENI 02015882, MMSI 244710879 and call sign PD2032. Built by Stocznia Malbo, Wroclaw, Poland and completed by Koole BV, Zaandam, Netherlands in 2005.
French whaler John Cockereill returned from South Sea whaling according to the Australian newspaper The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List dated Saturday 7 February 1846
An item reported on 4 February French ship John Cockereill 338 tons captain Renouf returning from the South Sea whaling 550 black oil 50 barrels sperm oil 3 tons whale bone. J.L. Monteflore and Co.
British anti-submarine frigate HMS Loch Tummell 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
Deed of chartering for Dutch Greenland whaler Edam in 1662
Deed of chartering dated 15 April 1662 by Helster van Coulster widow of Pieter de Vos with master Reyer Pietersz for the Edam of 125 last for a whaling voyage to Greenland after return and unloading payment of 2,250 guilders.
Source
Stadsarchief Rotterdam. Notary Vitus Mustelius Woutersz 18-515-187
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British mine countermeasure vessel Ledbury M 30 1977-
Part of Hunt-class mine counter measures vessels. Laid down by Vosper Thornycroft on 5 October 1977, launched on 5 December 1979, commissioned on 11 June 1981.
New minefield laid in the North Sea according to a report of the American Naval Attaché at Berlin, Germany Nr. R562 dated 15 September 1939
Diary note datedMonday 4 September 1939. An item reported that according to the Foreign Office a mine field was laid in the North Sea with as postions latitude 53.36 and56.30 North and longitude 4.25 and 6.02 East.
Source
National Archives. FDR Presidential Library&Museum Roosevelt PSFC000175. War diary Naval Attaché Berlin, volume 1 (1 September 1939-26 May 1940)
Japanese patrol vessel PS 29 1950s
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Operated by the Maritime Safety Board. Length about 157.9 feet
British Mediterranean Fleet returned at Malta on 21 August 1929
The American Consulate at Valetta, Malta wrote the US State of Secretary on 22 August 1929 No. 361 that the British Mediterranean Fleet on 21 August returned at Malta. She would stay there until 3 September when she would depart for the second period of the summer cruise.
Source
National Archives. Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records AdministrationSeries: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Great Britain. Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: 841.315 THRU 841.31553 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: Movement of Naval Vessels: 841.33 - 841.3311/64
The condition of the Russian cruisers Bogatyr, Bayan and Admiral Makarov in 1922
Bogatyr-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Bajan. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Admiral Makarov. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
The Commissioner of the United States at Riga, Latvia supplied the Secretary of State at Washington, USA on 23 February 1922 more details about the condition of Russian warshipBogatyr (1), Bayan (2) and Admiral Makarov (3) were part of the Cruiser Squadron of the Baltic Fleet. Except for the main armament were all guns removed. Their boilers were in very worse condition.
Notes
1. Part of the Bogatyr-class cruiser of which were 5 planned but 4 completed preceded by Askold succeeded by Novik. Laid down by Vulcan Stettin, Germany with yard number 247 on 22 December 1899, launched on 30 July 1901, commissioned on 30 August 1902, decommissioned and stricken in 1918 and broken up in Germany in 1922.
2. Part of Bajan-class armoured cruisers preceded by Gromoboi and succceeded by Rurik. Building ordered in May 1898, laid down by Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée, La Seyne-sur-Mer, France in March 1899, launched on 12 June 1900, completed in December 1902, sunk at Port Arthur on 9 December 1904, captured by Japan on 1 January 1905, renamed Aso commissioned on 22 August 1905, in service as training ship in 1908, reclassified as minelayer on 1 April 1920, stricken on 1 April 1930 and sunk as a target on 4 August 1937.
3. Part of Bajan-class armoured cruisers preceded by Gromoboi and succceeded by Rurik.Laid down by Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée, La Seyne-sur-Mer, France in April 1905, launched on 28 May 1906, completed in April 1908, decommissioned in 1918 and sold to be broken up in 1922.
Source
Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Russia and the Soviet Union, 1910-29. Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: 861.30 .(861.31 Naval Maneuvers; 851.32 Personnel); 861.33 Movements of Navy Vessels; 861.34 Equipment and Supplies): 861.39 - 861.345. Micro film 316 roll 92.
American whaler Rambler visited Hillo, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 11 June 1853
An item reported the arrival at Hillo, Hawaii on 1 March of the American whaler Rambler master Willis of New Bedsford 5 months 90 barrels sperm oil cleared 30 March.
Construction status of the German kriegsfischkutter KFK 414 in 1944
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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Yard number 10. Built by Yachtwerf, Zaandam, Netherlands. Date building ordered3 October 1942. Date completion unknown depends on delivery propulsion allowing a future maximum completion of 5-7 Kriegsfischkutters possible.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 152.
American whaler Caravan visited Hillo, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 11 June 1853
An item reported the arrival at Hillo, Hawaii on 1 March of the American whaler Caravan master Bragg of Fall River 5 months cleared 16 March
Construction status of the German submarine U 2369 in July 1944
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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 523. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion January 1945. Remarks deadlines conform planning.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
French whaler Elisabeth returned from whaling according to the Australian newspaper The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List dated Saturday 7 February 1846
An item reported on 2 February the French ship Elisabeth 404 tons captain Darmandarity returning from the whaling with 1,800 barrels black oil 9 ton whale bone. A. Dreutler.
American Liberty cargo ship type EC2-S-C1 Muray M. Blum 1944-
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Reciprocating propulsion. MCC contract number 15770. MCE hull number 2381. Builder’s hull number 166. Operator Mis. Shipping. Shipyard J.A. Jones Construction Co. Inc., Brunswick Yard, Georgia. Date contract 22 April 1943. Contracted delivery date 9 August 1944. Laid down on 19 September 1944. Launched on 25 October 1944. Delivered on 7 November 1944.
Note
1. EC=Emergency Cargo, 2=between 20,000-29,999 tons deadweight, S=single screw-C1=basic configuration.
Source
List of completed contracts for the U.S. Maritime Commission (USMC).
Deed of chartering of Dutch Greenland whaler de Scholle in 1662
Deed of chartering dated 19 April 1662 by merchant Dirck Danen with master Lieve Arensz of Harlingen for the ship de Scholle of 200 last for a whaling voyage to Greenland commandeur Danen and afterwards to return at Rotterdam. Costs 3,225 guilders and 10 guilders ech whale caught by the rew.
Source
Stadsarchief Rotterdam. Notaris Vitus Mustelius Wouterse 18-515-194
Construction status of the German submarine U 2368 in July 1944
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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 522. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion January 1945. Remarks deadlines conform planning.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
Swedish cargo ship Rudolf sunk by German submarine U-56 on 3 December 1939
An item reported that the Swedish 2,119 tons cargo ship ss Rudolf loaded with coal was torpedoed or mined after which she sunk 30 miles north east of St. Abbs Head. She was not part of a convoy. The [British naval trawler HMS] Firefly and the [British] trawler Cardew rescued 14 men, 9 men were missing.(1)
Note
1. Torpedoed on 3 December 1939 in the Firth of Tay by the German submarine U-56. The Swedish cargo ship Gunlög was also involved in the rescue of the crew.
Source
The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England CAB-66-4-1 Weekly Résumé (No. 14) of the naval, military and air situation from 12 noon 30 November to 12 noon 7 December 1939.
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British mine countermeasure vessel Cattistock M 31 1979-
Part of Hunt-class mine counter measures vessels. Laid down by Vosper Thornycroft on 20 June 1979, launched on 22 January 1981, commissioned on 16 June 1982.
German blockade runner Klaus Schoke in 1940
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. Klaus Schoke. Not loaded. Left Horta, Azores on 23 November 1940, arrived at Ponta Delgada for repairs on 25 November 1940 and left Ponta Delgada on 2 December 1940. Was to be transferred by OKW/Ausl. IV to Vigo, Spain. Halted by British warsship on 26 December 1940 and crew brought to England.(1)
Note
1. The Australian newspaper The Canberra Times dated Tuesday 17 December 1940 reported that she was underway towards Germany when halted on 6 December 1940. Her crew numbered 8 officers and 22 sailors.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 7/223
Dutch reefer Atlantic Klipper 2011-
Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 3-3-2026
Liberia-flagged, homeport Monrovia, IMO 9454761, MMSI 636023858 and call sign 5LPT7. Built by Kitanihon Shipbuilding, Hachinohe, Japan in 2011. Netherlands-flagged homeport Scheveningen 2011, Panama-flagged 2011-2024, since then Liberia-flagged. Owner/manager Seatrade Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
Portugal and her never realized battleships in 1910-1911
British Armstrong design No. 702l dated 12 April 1911. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
In a memorandum dated 22 December 1910 reported the Third Assistant Secretary that a certain Mr. Abner Reed Neff called at his office that morning asking from more details about the building of three battleships by Portugal as mentioned in a newspaper. The Secretary was not aware of such plans but promised to let known if he had got more information. A day later asked a representative of the Cramps’Shipyard the same. The same day sent Department of State a telegram to the legation that according to rumors the Portuguese Provisional Government (1) wanted to built warships (scratched out three battleships dreadnought-class. If the rumors were true were American shipbuilding interests interested in competing for contracts. The legation was to make discrete enquiry and report by cable. A telegram next day informed the chargé d’affaires ad interim Lorillard that the Portuguese government had at the moment not such plans.
On 27 December 1910 wrote the chargé d’affaires ad interim that he had spoken with the Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs referring to an interview with the Minister of Marine published in the press. The latter minister suggested that the navy would be increased. Mr. Machado however made clear that the Portuguese government could not afford to order new warships neither intended to contract a loan for this purpose. If in the future was decided to built new warships promised he to inform the legation and that American shipsbuilders were permitted to compete for contracts. The Chief of Staff of the navy, who was a personal friend of Lorillard and others connected with the Navy Department assured him that the rumors were without foundation. On the other hand was a large quantity of war material to be ordered and a representative of Whitehead was at Lisbon to secure the contract.
On 23 January 1911 he wrote the Secretary again dealing with the rumors and referring to his letter of 27 December. He spoke two days earlier the Minister of Marine admiral Azevedo Gomes and asked him what was the truth of the rumors. According to the minister was the whole subject of increasing the navy handed over to a commission of naval affairs and was waiting for their report. Personnally wanted he to have 6-12,000 tons battleships and smaller vessel.s The Council of Ministers had still not even discussed the subject. He was aware that Portugal could possible even not afford a single battleship and that the majority of the ministers opposed contracting a loand for that purpose. His indiviual plan was to find some foreign shipyards able to afford and willing to receive payment in very small installments with 5% annual interest on the expended capital. A sinking fund was already institued for increasing war material for the army and the navy but the deposited amount was so small that years would pass before the fund could be used for paying the interest of the capital needed for the six battleships. Lorillard asked if it had any sense if American shipbuilders would sent a repsentative to discuss the subject with him. The minister replied to be glad to meet American shipsbuilders competing for the contract but at the moment there was noting to do and decisions about new warshipswere not made until after the Assembly would come together in 4 or 5 months. Lorillard wrote the Secretary that although nothing was to be decide on short notice it might be well to sent representatives by American interested companies. On the other hand he thought that none American company would accept the suggested payment. British shipbuilders built until now all Portuguese warships and for this fact and other reasons had a decided advantage over other competitors for any possible contracts.
Next day sent he sent a telegram to the Secretary of State informing that the Portuguese Minister for Foreign Affairs said that such pressure had brought to bear that Portugal was obliged to let warships built in England without an open competition. Portugal wanted also to build new port works and/or interested in a loan of the needed money and that German were competing but that Portugal preferred Americans.
The Third Assistant Secretary wrote on 26 January 1911 to Mr. Osborne that the Department decided to make no special efforts to secure the contracts for the battleships to be built by the Portuguese government but he thought that it “might be well to get out a confidential letter to some of our big contractors such as Mac Arthur and Company informing them of the new port works” to be built by the Portuguese government.
With a letter of the US Legation at Lisbon dated 18 December 1911 received the Secretary of State a translation of a proposal of the Portuguese Minister of Navy dealing with increasing the fleet as published in the Diaro de Noticias. The plan could only be realized with a foreign loan so interested bankers needed active support of their governments. It included the building of 3 armored cruisers each of 20,000 tons, maximum horsepower 28,000 hp, minimum speed 21.5 knots, maximum protection in the armoured part and steel plating 9-10 inches/23.4-25cm, sides above the protected portion minumum 7 inch/17,87cm, protected deck 7.6cm, turrets maximum 9”/23.4cm and costs of each cruiser 8,100,000,00 dollars. Armament consisted of 8-34.4cm cal 45 guns, 14-15cm cal 50 guns, 8-7.6cm cal 50 guns and 2 torpedo tubes. Total costs of the three ships was 24,300,000,00 US dollars.(2)
Notes
1. As a result of the 5 October 1910 Revolution was between October 1910-August 1911 was in Portugal a Provisional Government established and led by president Teófilo Braga, minister of Foreign Affairs was Bernardino Machado and Minister of Marine Amaro de Justiano Azvedo Gomes (19 January 1852 Piedade-3 December 1920 Lisbon)
2. British Armstrong design No. 702 battleship dated 12 April 1911. Displacement 19,750 tons and as dimensions 510 (between perpendiculars)-547 (over all) x 83 x 24.5 feet. Bunker capacity 700-2,000 ton coal and 800 ton oil, speed 21 knots. Armament 5x2-12” cal 45 guns, 20x1-4.7” 50 cal guns, 4-3” 50 cal guns and 2-21” torpedo tubes submerged.
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