British cargo ship Clan Ferguson 1938-1942

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Owner Clan Line Steamers Ltd., London England. Part of a sub-class of the Cameron-class ships with identical dimensions numbering 11 ships consisting of Clan Forbes, Clan Buchanan, Clan Cameron, Clan Campbell, Clan Chattan, Clan Cumming, Clan Ferguson, Clan Fraser, Clan Lamont, Clan Menzies, and HMS Engadine, the latter was to be named Clan Buchanan. Launched by Greenock Dockyard Co., River Clyde, Greenock, Scotland with yard number 432 on 22 March 1938, completed in June 1938 and sunk in an air attack 20 miles north of Zembra Islands, French Tunisia on 12 August 1942. 

Norwegian cargo ship (ex-Dominion Miller 1920-1925, Pacific Commerce 1925-1937) Norbryn 1937-1959

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Launched by Pallion Yard, William Doxford&Sons Ltd., Pallion, England with yard number 521 on 20 March 1920, completed in February 1922, delivered to Norfolk & North American Steam Shipping Co. Ltd./Furness, Withy & Co. Ltd., London, England, sold in 1937 to Lundegaard&Sønner, Norway and solf to be broken up in 1959. 

German light cruiser Königsberg 1926-1940

Königsberg. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Leipzig. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Königsberg- or K-class preceded by Emden succeeded by Leipzig-class. Ordered as “Cruiser B” with contract name Ersatz Thetis (1899). Laid down by Reichsmarinewerft, Wilhelmshaven, Germany on 12 April 1926, launched on 26 March 1927, commissioned on 17 April 1929, heavily damaed by Norwegian coastal artillery while attacking Bergen on 9 April 1940, sunk by British naval aircraft on 10 April 1940, wreck salvaged in 1942 and scrapped in 1947. 

American design for an unprotected cruiser submarine Type 4 (High Speed) dated 23 October 1920

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The Bureau of Construction and Repair was early October 1920 ordered to make a set of designs of submarine cruisers while in the future there could be a need for large submarine scouts. Considered as unattractive. Displacement 8,750 tons and as dimensions 550 (waterline) x 42 (waterline) x 27 feet. Speed 18 knots/13,250 shp. Cruising radius 10 knots/9,000 nautical miles. Armament 2-8” guns, 2-4” anti aircraft guns and 8-21” torpedo tubes (6 fore, 2 aft).

Source

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command 1911-1925 Spring Styles Book. S-584-164

Portugal reinforcing Atlantic Ocean garrisons according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 10 January 1942

An item reported that Portugal reinforced her garrisons in the Cape Verdes, Madeira and Azores. A day earlier departed troops from Lisbon, Portugal for the first two garrisons. The J.I.C commented that this ‘indicated a will to resist America agression in her Atlantic islands” despite weakening her homeland defence against the Germans.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 10 January 1942 No. 31

British seaplane probably destroyed enemy submarine on 25 June 1917

In the meeting of the British War Cabinet on Tuesday 26 June 1917 reported the First Sea Lord that a seaplane attacked on 25 June an enemy submarine about 8 miles north of Cape Cornwall In the meeting of the British War Cabinet on Tuesday 26 June 1917 reported the First Sea Lord and dropped 3-100 lbs bombs and shotly afterwards was a large upheaval observed..(1)

Note

1. Sir John Jellicoe (5 December 1959 Southampton, England-20 November 1935 Kensington, London, England), Admiral of the Fleet, First Sea Lord 30 November 1916-10 January 1918.

Source

The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England CAB 37-23-3-17

British cargo ship King Idwal bound for Gibraltar according to a letter of the German naval attaché at Istanbul dated 9 December 1939

In his letter dated Istanbul, 9 December 1939 No. 505 g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland merchant ships loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item reported that the British cargo ship King Idwal was to load wheat at Constanta, Romania and eventually Bulgaria and go to Gibraltar for orders.

Source

Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.

Croatian merchant coastal vessel Krajl Alexander in 1943

According to a letter dated Zagreb 4 November 1943 of the German embassy at Zagreb to the Department of an independent Croatia were the results represented of a investigation concerning Croatian merchant coastal shipping and navy. Except for what was Crotian private property [in the past until April 1941 Yugoslavian] was also described if possible what the Italians had taken away. One list was of the steamships of the shipping company Dubrovačka Plovidba D.D., Dubrovnik. Original name Krajl Alexander. Name after 10 April 1941 and still used I. Zagreb. Homeport Dubrovnik. Gross register tonnage 2,463 tons. Net register tonnage1,16. Deadweight -. Built in 1932. (1)

Note

1. The Independent State of Croatia was established after Yugoslavia was captured by Italy and Germany on 10 April 1941. This state was first an Italian Protectorate between 1941-1943 and then a German puppet state between 1943-1945.

Source

Bundesarchiv TM-12-II/4

American whaler Pacific departed to sea in 1823

Biodiversity Heritage Library

Of Nantucket, master Albert Clark, departed to the Pacific Ocean on 25 November, returned on 23 July 1826, 1,766 barrels sperm oil 456 barrels whale oil.

Source

Catalogue of Nantucket Whalers and their voyages from 1815 to 1870. Hussey&Robinson, Nantucket, 1876. 

Dutch flatboat mv Zilvervisje

Den Helder, Netherlands 1 April 2025

Registration number 98-26-YL. Of the Wageningen Marine research used as sampling and observation platform and as transport vessel in the areas Wadden Sea, Eems,Dollard, Zeeland Delta, North Seacoastal zone and inshore waters. Dimensions 9,9 x 2,95 x 0.50 metres. Weight 2,700 kilo.

British battleship HMS Valiant visited Alexandria, Egypt according to a letter of the German naval attaché dated 24 December 1940

Queen Elizabeth-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

In his letter dated Istanbul, Turkey 24 December 1940 No. 1584 g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine at Berlin the movements of ships of the British Royal Navy at Alexandria, Egypt between 1 October-30 November 1940. The intelligence was not 100% reliable he wrote. An item reported the British battleship HMS Valiant between 3 October-24 November 1940.(1)

Note

1. Ordered in 1912, laid down by Fairfields, Govan, Scotland on 31 January 1913, launched on 4 November 1914, commissioned on 19 February 1916, decommissioned in July 1945 and sold to be broken up on 19 March 1948. Part of Queen Elizabeth-class preceded by Iron Duke-class succceeded by Revenge-class.

Source

Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for Turkey, Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/461. 

Crude oil consumption by Italian coastal traffic in October 1942

In an attachment of a letter dated Berlin, Germany 5 November No. 2308/42 was the estimated Italian consumption of crude oil in October 1942 described for the Italian coastal traffic for escorting tankers, steamships and hospital ships 3,000 tons

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 7/223Band 2 Jan. 1942 - Dez. 1943

German naval auxiliary supply ship Rio Grande 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. Supply ship for the auxiliary cruiser H.S.K. 10, left Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil on 31 October 1940, arrived at Bordeaux, France on 14 December 1940 with prisoners and 3,500 tons cargo. After she was unloaded delivered to R.V.M.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 7/223 

British cargo ship Tousika bound for France according to a letter of the German naval attaché at Istanbul dated 9 December 1939

In his letter dated Istanbul, 9 December 1939 No. 505 g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland merchant ships loaded with contraband for the enemy. An item reported that the British cargo ship Tousika was to load wheat at Constanta, Romania and eventually Bulgaria wheat and go to Marseille, France.

Source

Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459. 

British research vessel (ex-Bibby Athena 2014-2021) Roman Rebel 2021-

Den Helder, Netherlands 1 April 2025

United Kingdom-flagged, homeport Liverpool, IMO 9714824, MMSI 235108458 and call sign 2ICA5. Built by Socarenam, Boulogne sur Mer, France in 2014. Owner/manager Roman Rebel Ltd., Manchester, England. 

Shares in Dutch whaler De Eendragt for sale in 1742

Auction at the Nieuwezyds Heeren Loogement, Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 30 April 1742 at 18:00 o’clock of several 1/32 shares in the Dutch whaler De Eendragt commandeur Claas Jansz Venhuysen, fluyt, built in 1734, dimensions 112 x 29 x 12½, deck 6½ feet, underway towards Greenland , bookkeeper Albert Timmerman, Broek, Netherlands

Source

Archief van de Burgemeesters: scheepsverkopingen door makelaars. Archive 5071 Gemeentearchief Amsterdam, inventory number 8.

Dutch East Indiaman Zallandt 1685

Pinnace, E.I.C.-chamber Amsterdam, built in 1685, dimensions 140 x 35 x 15½ feet.

Source

F.W. van Stapel. Beschrijving van de O.I. Compagnie. 

Portuguese frigate Sao Joao e Sao Pedro 1741-1745

Also callled a ship, Portugal, mentioned between 1741-1745.

Source

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

American whaler Meteor visited Hilo, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 3 April 1852

An item reported the arrival at Hilo, Hawaii on 28 March of the American whaler Meteor master Jeffrey of New London 4,5 months out clean.

Italian sailing ship Torridon lost in 1916

According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 27 August 1916 due to unknown on the location 25 miles south east of the island Termentoia. Tonnage 1,526 tons.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.

American destroyer USS Case DD-370 1934-1947

Porter. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

USS Aylwin of the Farragut-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Mahan. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Gridley-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Mahan-class (18 completed) preceded by Porter-class succeeded by Gridley-class. Improved version of the Farragut-class.

Laid down by Boston Navy Yard, USA on 19 September 1934, launched on 14 September 1935, commissioned on 15 September 1936, decommissioned on 13 December 1945 and sold on 31 December 1947. 

US Navy wanted to control USA-South America shipping according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 6 January 1942

An item reported that the US Navy was planning to take control of all the United States shipping to and from harbours in South America.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 27 dated 6 January 1942 

British cruiser HMS Phoebe 1937-1956

Arethusa-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Dido. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Fiji or Crown Colony-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Dido-class Dido-sub-class preceded by Arethusa-class succeeded by Fiji-class and were designed to replaced the C- and D-classes cruisers. Pennant 43.

Laid down by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Govan, Scotland on 2 September 1937, launched on 25 March 1939, commissioned on 27 September 1940, decommissioned on 14 March 1953and sold to be broken up at Blyth, England on 1 August in 1956.

British steamship Lord Byron visited Denice, Turkey according to a letter of the German naval attaché at Istanbul dated 22 December 1939

In his letter dated Istanbul,  22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul. An item reported that the British steamship Lord Byron was armed with 1 gun and 1 flak at the stern. She unloaded at Derince, Turkey 90 guns, 50 flaks,40 medium sized tanks, 150 machine guns and 700 ton ammunition. Calibre and so on unknown.

Source

Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459. 

Japanese destroyer Sumire 1920-1945 (Mitaka 1945-1948)

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Part of Momi-class preceded by Kawakaze-class succeeded by Minekaze-class. Development of the Enoki second-class destroyers building authorized under the 8-4 Fleet Program and planned 28 units of which were 21 were built and the last seven as the Wakatake-class. Laid down by Ishikawajima Shipyards, Tokyo, Japan on 24 November 1920, launched on 14 December 1921, completed on 31 March 1923, decommissioned on 1 February 1940. converted into a training ship, converted into auxiliary ship Mitaka on 23 February 1945 and broken up in 1948. 

Crude oil consumption by Italian harbour traffic in October 1942

In an attachment of a letter dated Berlin, Germany 5 November No. 2308/42 was the estimated Italian consumption of crude oil in October 1942 described for the traffic within the harbour and movements of units of the squadron 10,000 tons

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 7/223Band 2 Jan. 1942 - Dez. 1943

Dutch fishing vessel (ex-Orca 2000, Biem van der Vis TX 43 2001-2024) Blaas Senior ARM-24 2024-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 14-3-2025

Netherlands-flagged, IMO 9225627, MMSI 245390000 and call sign PFBS. Built by Scheepswerf Maaskant, Stellendam, Netherlands in 2001

American whaler Minerva spoken according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 18 September 1852

An item reported that the American whaler Jefferson of New London master Williams spoke on 22 July the American whaler Minerva of New Bedford 12 whales.

Belgian fishing vessel Hein Senior Z-57 2000-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 22 March 2025

Belgium-flagged, IMO 9092642, MMSI 205128000 and call sign OPWS. Built by Van der Werff&Visser, Irnsum, Netherlands. 

Dutch Greenland whaler de swarte Walvis destroyed by French privateers according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 8 September 1693

An item dated dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 7 September referred to a list of the Dutch Greenland whalers by two French privateers of St. Jan de Luz between 19 July and 1 August captured and burnt at Groenland. It included Commandeur Cornelis Dirksz, de swarte Walvis.

Dutch inland tug (ex-Huub 1939-1960, Actief 1960-1993, Drakar 1993-1996, Revenir 1996-1999) Jutter 1999-

Inner harbour of Den Helder, Netherlands 1 April 2025

Netherlands-flagged, 02001756, MMSI 244130327 and call sign PG5723. Dimensions 13,28 x 3,88 x 1,60 metres. The original 100hp Kromhout engine is later replaced by a 400hp Volvo Pentax TAMD 122A. Built by De Hoop, Leiden, Netherlands in 1939. Ex-Huub of Th. Bruijninckx, Egelen, since 1955 of G.W. van Keulen-van Aalst, Rotterdam, Netherlands, renamed Actief in 1960 of S. Zoer, Zwolle, Netherlands, since 1990 of H. Oostland, Giesbeek, renamed Drakar in 1993 of N. Wildenbeest, Wwarnsveld, Netherlands, renamed Revenir in 1996 of H.J. Wesselius, Maassluis, Netherlands, renamed Jutter in 1999 of Coastal Shipping BV, Workum, Netherlands, since 2004 of rederij Waterweg BV, Den Helder, Netherlands and since 2007 of Waterweg Acta Marine, Den Helder.

Italian sailing ship Nostra Signora del Carmine lost in 1916

According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 25 August 1916 due to unknownon the location 40 miles north north west of Cap Collnes. Tonnage 1,575 tons.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.

Dutch mine warfare mother ship Vlissingen (M 840) 2022-

Concarneau, France, March 2025

Part of Vlissingen-class. Awarded to Belgium Naval&Robotics (=consortium consisting of Naval Group and ECA Group nowadays Exail) in 2019. Building ceremonial started with welding a coin on 14 June 2022, launched on 19 October 2023, first trial started 27 March 2025 and planned to be delivered to the Belgian DGMR on 23 November 2025. Part of the 12 vessels ordered by Belgium (6) and the Netherlands (6). Built at shipyards Kership and Piriou (Concarneau).

German light cruiser Köln 1926-1945

Sister ship Königsberg. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Leipzig. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Königsberg- or K-class preceded by Emden succeeded by Leipzig-class. Ordered as ‘Cruiser D” contract name Ersatz Arcona (1901). Laid down by Reichsmarinewerft Wilhelmshaven, Germany on 7 August 1926, launched on 23 May 1928, commissioned on 15 January 1930 and sunk in an American air attack on 30 March 1945 at Wilhelmshaven and salvaged in 1956 to be broken up.

British steamship North Devon visited Black Sea according to a letter of the German naval attaché at Istanbul dated 22 December 1939

In his letter dated Istanbul,  22 December 1939 No. 575g reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the steamships passing Istanbul.

An item reported that the British steamship North Devon was armed with 1 gun and 1 flak at the stern.

Source

Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for , Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459. 

Dutch inland tug (ex-Ens 1936-1988, Nes 1988-2023) Ens 2023-

Den Helder, Netherlands 1 April 2025

Built by Bijlsma, Wartena, Netherland swith yard number 370 in 1936

German Greenland commandeur Volmer Amsterdamsche courant dated 11 August 1803

An item referred to a tiding received from Bremen, Germany reporting that the whaler of commandeur Volmer returning from Greenland was seized by the British.

Dutch tug (Alk 1952-1991, Alca 1991-1993, Corbina 1993-2000) Hercules 2000-

Den Helder, Netherlands 1-4-2025

Netherlands-flagged, MMSI 24420141, ENI 2013745 and call sign PD8617. Built by Johannes Slichting, Yacht and Bootswerft, Travemünde, Germany with yard number 1219 in 1952. Displacement 182 tons and as dimensions 24,00 (between perpendiculars)-26,36x 7,30 x 1,90 x 8,50 (hold) metres. Renamed Alca in 1991 of Kooijman&Zn BV, Harlingen, Netherlands, renamed Corbina in 1993 and renamed Hercules in 2000. Former tug/icebreaker/auxiliary buoy layer Alk of the Wasserstrassen- und Schiffahrtsamt Lubeck, Germany.

German naval auxiliary supply ship Eurofeld in 1940-1941

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 naval auxiliary supply ship for the auxiliary cruiser H.S.K. 21, left Tenerife, Canary Islands on 3 September 1940, arrived at Bordeaux, France on 1 March 1941 and delivered to A III on 17 March 1940.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 7/223 

Dutch former pilot cutter Texelstroom (1906)

Den Helder, Netherlands 1 April 2025

Netherlands-flagged, homeport Oudeschild. Built as Botter Nr.1 by Rijkswerf Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1906 for the Dutch pilot service, fitted out with an engine in 1918 and became Motorbotter Nr. 1, buoy layer and survey vessel between 1946-1958.

American whaling barque Martha spoken according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 8 October 1853

An item reported that the American whaler Mary Gardner arriving at Laihana, Hawaii on 5 October departed from the Arctic 10 September spoke the American whaling barque Martha full.

Dutch inland tug (ex-M? 1924-1952, Peter 1952-1963, Bernanda II 1963-1974, Pesante 1974-2014, Bo Chris Jr. 2014-2017) Fenna 2017-

Den Helder, Netherlands 1 April 2025

Netherlands-flagged, homeport Slootdorp, Netherlands, ENI 03230166, MMSI 244710512 and call sign PD4822. Built for Bundesschleppbetrieb Minden, Minden, Germany, company Monopool at Hamburg, Germany in 1924. 

British battleship HMS Barham visited Alexandria, Egypt according to a letter of the German naval attaché dated 24 December 1940

Queen Elizabeth-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

In his letter dated Istanbul, Turkey 24 December 1940 No. 1584 g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine at Berlin the movements of ships of the British Royal Navy at Alexandria, Egypt between 1 October-30 November 1940. The intelligence was not 100% reliable he wrote. An item reported the British battleship HMS Barham between 15-30 November 1940.(1)

Note

1.  Part of Queen Elizabeth-class preceded by Iron Duke-class succceeded by Revenge-class, laid down with yard number 424 by John Brown&Clydebank, Scotland on 24 February 1913, launched on 31 December 1914, commissioned on 19 October 1915 and sunk by the German submarine U-331 off the Egyptian coast on 25 November 1941

Source

Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for Turkey, Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/461.

Dutch inland crane ship Afsluitdijk (1974) 1996-

Den Helder, Netherlands 1 April 2025

Netherlands-flagged, ENI 02011373, MMSI 244750420. Built as fishing vessel Twee Gebroeders WR 238 by van de Beldt, Westgrafdijk, Netherlands in 1974, renamed Stern YE 4 in 1986 and in 1996 converted into a crane ship with new fore ship. 

Italian sailing ship Alix lost in 1916

According to a list of the Italian Department for transport over sea and by rail was she lost on 24 August 1916 due to submarine attack on the location 50 miles north north east of? Tonnage 141 tons.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM 20/728.

American design for an unprotected cruiser submarine Type 1 dated 20 October 1920

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The Bureau of Construction and Repair was early October 1920 ordered to make a set of designs of submarine cruisers while in the future there could be a need for large submarine scouts. There was to be a combination of heavy armament and scout aircraft and great diving depths. This design had large storage tubes topside which was considered to be risky for survival if flooded. Displacement 10,000 tons and as dimensions 400 (waterline) x 46 (waterline) x 33.3 feet. Speed 14 knots/5,600shp. Propulsions 4x1,400 nhp diesels diriving generators, 4 main motors. Range 10 knots/16,000 nautical miles. Main armant 1x2&3x2-8” guns, 2-4” anti aircaft guns and 8-21 torpedo tubes (6 fore, 2 aft). Catapult raised when flying off.

Source

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command 1911-1925 Spring Styles Book. S-584-163

Vague intelligence about German submarine intentions in the Atlantic according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 11 January 1942

An item reported that according to the J.I.C. the u-boat positions in the Atlantic Theatre were somewhat vague despite intelligence pointing out ultimate heavy concentrations east and southeast of Newfoundland. Weather conditions seemed to prevent submarine activities on the northern route but it was the prime area for Germans to start their offensive instead of an all-out operation against convoy traffic.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 11 January 1942 No. 32. 

British destroyer HMS Cossack 1936-1941

Icarus of I-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Tribal-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Tribal-class or Afridi-class (32 planned 27 completed 5 cancelled) preceded by I-class succeeded by J-class. Design based on the so-called Design V small fleet cruiser, which design was also used for the Dido-class light cruisers. Ordered on 10 March 1936, laid down by Vickers-Armstrongs, High Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne on 9 June 1936, launched on 8 June 1937, completed on 10 June 1938, commissioned on 14 June 1938 and torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-563 on 27 October 1941 underway from Gibraltar to England.

British battleship HMS Ramillies visited Alexandria, Egypt according to a letter of the German naval attaché dated 24 December 1940

Revenge-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

In his letter dated Istanbul, Turkey 24 December 1940 No. 1584 g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine at Berlin the movements of ships of the British Royal Navy at Alexandria, Egypt between 1 October-30 November 1940. The intelligence was not 100% reliable he wrote. An item reported the British battleship HMS Ramillies between 1 October-26 November 1940.(1)

Note

1. 1. Part of the Revenge-class although often referred to as the Royal Sovereign-class or even ‘R‘-class. There were totally 8 ships planned of which two the Renown and Repulse were built using another design as battle cruisers and the third one the Resistance was cancelled. The 5 sister ships were the Royal Oak, Royal Sovereign, Revenge, Ramillies and Resolution. Preceded by the Queen Elisabeth-class and to be succeeded by the planned but never realized N3 class and the realized Nelson-class. Laid down at William Beardmore and Company, Dalmuir, Scotland on 12 November 1913, launched on 12 June 1916, commissioned on 1 September 1917 and broken up at Troon, England in 1949.

Source

Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for Turkey, Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/461. 

American preliminary design for a cable carrier dated 24 September 1921

©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

The US Navy Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OpNav) asked on 18 August 1921 the Bureau of Construction and Repair to develop the required potential characteristics of an ocean going ship capable of carrying and laying undersea communications cable. The Bureau considered the Golden State type passenger and cargo ship to be the most promising existing commercial type available for conversion. Never built. Displacement 21,300 tons and as dimensions 534 (waterline) x 72.0 (waterline) x 30.6 feet. Speed 17 knots/12,000 shp. Range 10 knots/8,000 nautical iles. Propulsion red. geared turbines. Cable carry capacity 2,700-3,000 miles ofunderwater cable.

Source

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command 1911-1925 Spring Styles Book. S-584-181