Isle of Aran, 2023
As Pembroke United Kingdom-flagged, IMO 4906769, MMSI 234625000 and call sign GCUJ. Part of Sandown-class minehunters preceded by Ton-class minesweepers. Launched by Vosper Thornycroft on 12 December 1997, commissioned on 6 October 1998, acquired by Romania on 29 September 2023 and commissioned on 4 August 2025. MMSI 264800099 and call sign YQYU.
An item reported that the British 4,588 tons cargo ship ss Dalryan loaded with phosphates strike a German mine and sunk off the Tongue light vessel in the Approaches to the Thames. The pilot and her crew of 38 men were saved. (1)
Note
1. Torpedoed and sunk on 1 December. Wreck dispersed with explosives.
Sources
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.
Lloyd’s Register 1939-1940.
The Japanese embassy at Washington, USA supplied on 16 April 1923 the Department of the US Navy the schedules of the movements of Japanese naval oil tankers which were active in the North American region. Expected to Japan in the middle of May on the same schedule of the Tsurumi but could be later be changed. Schedule Tsurumi: Departure fromSasebo, Japan on 20 April, arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 12 May, departure on 16 May, arrival at San Pedro on 29 May, departure on 3 June, arrival at San Francisco on 5 June, departure on 10 June, arrival at Hilo, Hawaii on 21 June and departure for Japan on 25 June. Remarks were that stops at Honulu and Hilo were only made for bunkering coal, water and provisions. The schedule could be slightly changed owing to the weather and other necessities.(1)
Note
1. Notoro or Shiretoko-class navy tankers preceded by Noma succeeded by Kamoi. Consisting of Notoro, Shiretoko, Erimo, Sata, Tsurumi, Shiriya, Iro. Other sources Siretoka/Shiretoka, Erimo, Sata, Turimi/Tsurimi, Sirya.Shiria, Iro, Ondo, Hayamoto and Naruto. Built under the Eight-Four and Eight-Six Fleet plans. Laid down by Osaka Iron Works, Sakuramija Factory on 2 September 1921, launched on 5 August 1922, completed on 30 October 1922, heavily damaged during an air attack on Palau on 31 March 1944 and sunk on 17 April 1944.
Source
Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration Series: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Japan. Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: 894.30 - 894.304 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: Movements of Naval Vessels: 894.33 - 894.3311f. Microfilm 422 roll 19.
Isle of Aran, 2023
Norway-flagged, MMSI 257019000 and call sign LBHA. Part of Nordkapp-class Type 320. Transferred from the Coast Guard to the Mine Warfare Branch of the navy in November 2022. Launched by Bergnes Mek. Verksted, Bergen, Norway on 2 April 1980 and commissioned on 25 April 1981.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 479. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion 23 July 1944. Remarks completed.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 478. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion 17 July 1944. Remarks completed.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
British destroyer HMS Icarus, I-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
British destroyer HMS Tribal, 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 19 June 1936, laid down by Vickers-Armstrong, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, England on 5 August 1936, launched on 3 September 1937, completed on 30 December 1938 and sold to be broken up on 27 June 1949.
Zr.Ms. Atjeh. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Of the Atjeh-class protected cruiser or screw steamships 1st class preceded by the Zilveren Kruis-class. The first design dated from 1874 in which a ship was described of 72.00 (between perpendiculars)-11.32 x 5.66 metres and a displacement of 2,345 tons. The final design dated from 18 December 1874. The dimensions were now 70,00 (between perpendiculars)-92.00 (over all) x 12.50 x 10.00 (hold) x 5.56 (fore maximum)-6.10 (aft maximum) metres and a load displacement of 3,180 tons.Eight ships were planned of which 6 were completed (Atjeh 1875-1877, Tromp 1875-1882, Koningin Emma der Nederlanden 1876-1880, De Ruyter 1879-1885, Van Speyk 1880-1887 and Johan Willem Friso 1883-1880) and 2 lost by fire (Kortenaer 1882-1883), Doggersbank 1881-1883), all built by the Rijkswerf, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Approved by minister of navy on 6 September 1883 D5. Displacement circa 4,200 tons. Dimensions 90.00 (between perpendiculars) x 13.50 (maximum) x 6.00 (fore)-6.70 (aft) metres.(1)
Note
1. In description of drawing are the dimensions specified as 97.25 x 13.50 x 8.18 metres, displacement 4,306 tons and no ram bow.
Source
Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands drawing 524730
Charrua, mentioned in 1768.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
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Type B ordered under the 1943-1944 Programme to be part of the coastal forces. Of the 280 ordered were just 56 laid down and even a less number finally completed when the Second World War ended. To serve as convoy escorts were the boats also fitted out with minesweeping gears. Based on a traditional wood built fishing boat. With a displacement of 238 tons and as dimensions 93.5 (between perpendiculars)-105. 3/4 (over all) x 20.2 x 7.75 feet. Geared diesel propulsion with 400bhp via one shaft and speed 9 knots. Crew numbered 26 men. Armament consisted of 2/4x1-2.5cm guns and 8-12 depth charges. Launched on 2 April 1945 by Saga. Not completed when the war ended and afterwards completed as fishing boat.
Auction at the Nieuwezyds Heeren Loogement, Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 2 April 1759 of 1/32 share in the Dutch whaler Jacob en Emanuel, fluyt, commandeur Gerrit Karstens [Gerret Carstens], built in 1745, bookkeeper Francisco Henriques de Mesquita, 6-7 boats, bound for Greenland and dimensions 111½ x 29 x 12.6½ and deck 6 3/11 feet.(1)
Note
1. Karstens was active as commandeur for De Mesquita, Amsterdam between 1755-1759, catch results in 1759 were zero. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written note until 1794.
An item referred to a list of arivals and departured at the Bay of Islands, New Zealand between 26 February-2 May reporting the arrival of the Australian whaler Jess, Clayton of Sydney, sundries on 25 March. Departed on 29 April.
Destroyer of the DD 75-347 type. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Wickes-class light minelayer. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Wickes-class preceded by Caldwell-classs succeeded by Clemson-class divided into Little-subclass, Lamberton-subclass and Tattnall-subclasses. Laid down by Union Iron Works, San Francisco, California, USA on 15 April 1918, launched on 4 July 1918, commissioned on 7 August 1919, reclassified as DM-11 on 15 March 1921, decommissioned on 2 June 1930, stricken on 30 November 1930 and sold to be broken up on 22 April 1932.
An item referred to a list of arivals and departured at the Bay of Islands, New Zealand between 26 February-2 May reporting the arrival of the Australian whaler Sisters, Butcher of Sydney, 5 months, 300 barrels sperm oil on 21 March.
An item referred to a list of arivals and departured at the Bay of Islands< New Zealand between 26 February-2 May reporting the arrival of the British whaler Louisa, Wright of London, 6 months. 250 barrels sperm oil on 15 March. Departed for cruising on 1 May.
Isle of Aran, 2023
Part of Tripartite-class minehunter in France known as Éridan-class. Laid down by Arsenal de Lorient, Lorient, France on 1 February 1993, launched on 14 January 1995 and commissioned on 2 April 1996. Replaced the Sagittaire which was sold to Pakistan in 1992.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XXIII. Yard Deutsche Werft, Hamburg. Yard number 477. Date building ordered 28 October 1943. Date completion 12 July 1944. Remarks completed.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
The American Embassy at St. Petersburg, Russia wrote on 29 September 1910 to the Secretary of State at Washington, USA that the Russian Naval Estimates for 1911 were introduced in the Duma [Parliament]. The Ordinary Expenditure was estaimated at 112,994,000 roubles meaning an increase with 23,745,000 roubles compared with the Naval estimates of 1910. The Extra Ordinary Estimates was estimated at 1,083,000 roubles and was exclusively connected with the liquidation fo the Russo-Japanese War claimes [1904-1905]. Repairing the cables of the Great Northern Telegraph Company cut by the Russians coasts 62,000 roubles. Prinze money amounted 431,000 rubles and indemnities to owners of ships sunk by Russian warships 1,735,000 roubles. Appopriation was asked for 30,026,000 roubles under the Law of June-July 1910 needed for re-equiping the Yards and Works under the Ministry of Marine and finally 28,000,000 roubles for the newbuilding of warships.
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.
Off Belgian North Sea coastline 8 February 2026
United Kingdom-flagged, homeport Portsmouth, IMO 9261322, MMSI 234605000 and call sign GAAD. Part of River-class preceded by Castle-class. Used for the fishery protection. Ordered in April 2001, launched by Vosper Thornycroft on 1 July 2002, commissioned on 4 July 2003.
Havelland. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
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. Havelland. Loaded with oil. Left Manzanillo on 27 June 1940. Arrived at Yokohama, Japan on 12 August 1940. Transfer with engine problems to be repaired in Japan.
Note
1. Call sign DIBZ. Launched by Blohm&Voss, Hamburg, Germany on 12 May 1921 as part of the Havelland-class, since 1940 lying in Japan with engine problems, repaired and became a supply cargo ship in 1942. attacked by the American submarine Gurnard (SS-254) in 1943 but servived, became a floating accommodation at Kobe, apparently renamed Tatsumi Maru in May 1945, wrecked at Kobe, Japan in September 1945, salvaged in January 1946 and broken up. Gross tonnage 6.334 tons, under deck 5.592 tons, net tonnage 3.836 tons and as dimensions 449.0 x 58.3 x 26.9 x 25 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating steam machinery with 856 nhp/4.500 ihp horsepower and a speed of 10-12 knots. Oil fuel bunker capacity 1.434 tons.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 7/223
The American Consulate at Valetta, Malta wrote the US State of Secretary on 23 January 1926 that every available ship of the British Mediterranean Fleet under command of admiral Sir Roger Keys would depart Malta on or around 23 February to participate the combined manoeuvres with the British Atlantic Fleet off Pollensa, Baleares (Spain). The fleet would be back at Malta around 20 March. The joint exercises were between 5-8 March and afterwards were the fleets split up again. These will the last manoeuvres before the reorganisation of both fleets. The four Iron Duke battleships which composed the Third Battle Squadron in the Mediterranean were transferred to the Atlantic Fleet. The battleships HMS Resolution (2) and Royal Oak (3) now part of the Second Battle Squadron of the Atlantic Fleet were transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet.
Notes
1. Iron Duke-class preceded by the KIng George V-class succeeded by Queen Elizabeth-class consisted of the Iron Duke, Benbow, Marlborough and Emperor of India.
2. Pennant 09. Part of Revenge-class (also called R- of Royal Sovereign-class preceded by Queen Elizabeth-class succeeded by planned N3-class and realized Nelson-class. Laid down by Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company, Jarrow on 29 November 1913, launched on 14 January 1915, commissioned on 30 Decedmber 1916 and sold to be broken up at Faslane on 5 May 1948.
3. Pennant 08. Part of Revenge-class (also called R- of Royal Sovereign-class preceded by Queen Elizabeth-class succeeded by planned N3-class and realized Nelson-class. Laid down by Devonport Royal Dockyard on 15 January 1914, launched on 17 November 1914, commissioned on 1 May 1916 and sunk by the German submarine U-47 at Scapa Flow, Orkney, Scotland on 14 October 1939.
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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 Koyanagi. When the war ended 95% completed and later civilian property
Auction at the Nieuwezyds Heeren Loogement, Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 26 November 1759 at 18:00 o’clock of 1/32 share in the Dutch whaler Juffrouw Anna Maria , fluyt, commandeur, Pieter Bandic Junior. (1) Built in 1740, dimensions 115½ x 29 1/11 x 12 3/11, deck 6 2/11 feet. Bookkeeper Nomme Paulus, 6-7 boats and bound towards Greenland. Sold for 195 Dutch guilders to Mounts Gunter Davids as representative of Thomas Zurmuhlen.
Note
1. Or Pieter Bandix, between 1756-1760 active as commandeur for Nomme Paulus en Comp., Amsterdam and between 1761-1767 for Paulus and Zurmuhlen, Amsterdam. Catch results in 1759 1½ whae-70 barrels blubber-107 quardelen whale oil and 1760 5-228-319. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written note until 1794.
Source
Archief van de Burgemeesters: scheepsverkopingen door makelaars. Archive 5071 Gemeentearchief Amsterdam, Netherlands archive No. 5071, inventory number 22.
When the Scottish whaler Satisfaction arrived at Greenock returning from Greenland on 16 July she reported that by 25 June the British whaler True Briton of London had caught totally 2? whales.
Source
The Scotts Magazine. Vol. XLVII. Edinburgh, 1785.
HMS Seymour, Parker-class flotilla leader. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
HMS Wakeful, Admiralty W-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
HMS Amazon. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
An Admiralty modified W-class destroyer ordered under the 14th War Programme . Of the 38 ships ordered were just 7 completed, the other 31 were cancelled. Preceded by S-and Parker-classes and succeeded by Thornycroft type destroyer leaders Ambuscade and Amazon. To be built by Yarrow & Company,Glasgow, Scotland, order cancelled on 12 April. 1919
An item reported the arrival on 1 September in the Simon’s Bay of the American whaler Blackstone, master Chas. Fordham from St. Augustine 5 July.
An item reported the arrival on 1 September in the Simon’s Bay of the French whaler Perseverance, master A. Hutel from Angra Pquina 19 August.
Mediterranean 1996
USA-flagged, IMO 7802706, MMSI 366203000 and call sign NKCK. First owned by Waterman Steamship Corporation and later by Military Sealift Command. Ordered on 21 November 1978, laid down by Sun Shipbuilding on 3 March 1980, christened John B. Waterman on 26 April 1981, acquired on 23 March 1983, renamed in 1984, stricken on 21 March 2023
Nelson. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Brand in the rank of captain on 16 June 1917, portrait by Francis Dodd.
The American Consulate at Valetta, Malta wrote the US State of Secretary on 12 March 1929 that the British battleship HMS Nelson (1) flagship of admiral Sir Hubert Brand (2) commander-in-chief of the British Atlantic Fleet just ended her visit during a week of Malta. Brand spoke the C-in-Cie of the Mediterranean Fleet regarded the forthcoming strategical and tactical exercuses by the combined fleets on and after 16 March. The Nelson arrived accompanied by a destroyer and a submarine, the latter fitted out with a seaplane for reconnaissance purposes used in target practice within the vicinity of Malta. Furthermore was a large number of British writers on naval affairs present invited the British Admiralty to witnes the firing and efficiency of the new 40,46cm/16” guns of the Nelson.
Notes
1. Part of Nelson-class, preceded by N-3 class (not realized) and Revenge-class, succeeded by King George V-class. Sister ship Rodney. Pennant 28. A simplified design of the N-3 battleships which was cancelled by the British Royal navy as a result of the Washing Naval Treaty of 1922. She was to able to compete with the USS Colorado and the Japanese Nagato battleship classes. Her building was ordered on 1 January 1923, laid down on 28 December 1922 at Armstrong-Whitworth, Newcastle launched on 3 September 1925, commissioned on 15 August 1927, 1941-1942 extensively repairs needed as a result of an Italian torpedo, decommissioned in February 1948 and on 15 March a year begun her breaking up
2. Sir Hubert George Brand (20 May 1870-14 December 1955), served in the Royal Navy between 1883-1932. Commander-in-chief of the Atlantic Fleet since 1927.
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.
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 12 destroyers of 830 tons each, maximum horsepowe 16,000 hp, minimum speed 32 knots, armament of 4-7.6cm cal 50 guns and 2 torpedo tubes, cost of each vessel 616,000.000 dollars each, totally 7,400,000.00 dollars. The destroyers were to be of the Cossack type.(1)
Note
1. Probably the British HMS Cossack part of the Tribal-class preceded by River-class succeeded by Beagle- or G-class, laid down by Cammell Liord, Birkenhead, England on 13 November 1905, launched on 16 February 1907, commissioned in April 1908 and sold to be broken up in December 1919.
Source
Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration Series: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Portugal. Military Affairs and the Army: 853.20 - 853.206/7 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: Equipment and Supplies: 853.34 - 853.348. Microcopy 705 roll 13
Mediterranean 1996
Part of Oliver Hazard Perry-class preceded by Knox-class and succeeded by Constellation-class. Awarded on 22 March 1982, laid down by Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, USA on 27 February 1984, launched on 31 August 1984, handed over to the US Navy on 13 September 1985, commissioned on 21 September 1985, decommissioned on 29 September 2015 and sunk in a SINKEX operation on 28 September 2025.
An item reported that the Norwegian 1,277 tons cargo ship ss Arcturus was torpedoed or mined and sunk off the Scottish east coast; exact position not known. She was no part of a convoy. The Danish merchant ship ss Ivar rescued 8 men, 9 men were missing.(1)
Note
1. Torpedoed off Peterhead, Aberdeenshire by the German submarine U-31 on 1 December 1939. The Norwegian Eva and the Danish Iva rescued 15 men of her crew, 9 were killed.
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.
The Commissioner of the United States at Riga, Latvia wrote on 21 May 1924 to the Secretary of State at Washington that the Russian naval depots stored at the moment around 5,000-12” shells- 850-11” shells- 1,000-9” shells and 1,000 8” shells. There were sufficient numbers of 4” and smaller ammunition available even in case of war. There was for all torpedo boats a double set of self-propelling available and the production of torpedoes speeded up. For mining the Baltic were 10,000 mines stored. At the Franco-Russian works were recently 7,000 outer shells of sea mines found, but that order was probably to be cancelled.
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.
Black Sea, Constanta, Romania 1994
Part of Amiral Petre Bărbuneanu- or Tetal-I-class succeeded by Admiral Eustatiu Sebastian- or Tetal-II-class. Based on the Soviet Koni-class frigates but smaller and especially for the anti-submarine warfare. Launched by Mangalia Shipyard, Romania on 23 May 1981, commissioned on 4 February 1983.
Charrua, mentioned in 1762.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
Yacht, E.I.C.-chamber Zealand, on stocks by Bestevaar at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands in 1643, launched on 1 January 1644.
Sources
Kort gevat Jaarboek van de Edele Geoctroyeerde oost-indische compagnie der vereenigde Nederlanden ter kamer van Zeeland. Middelburg, 1759.
Archive V.O.C. 1602-1811 inv.no. 11048. Kort gevat Jaarboek van de Edele Geoctroyeerde Oost-Indische Compagnie tec. Christiaan Sigismund Matthaeus, Jan Dane, Middelburg, 1759.
Sistership Malcolm. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Admiralty-type or Scott-class destroyer leader preceded by Thornycroft type leader and succeeded by A- and B-class leaders. Laid down by Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn-on-Tyne on 18 October 1917, launched on 2 August 1918, commissioned on 21 December 1918, decommissioned in May 1933, transferred to Australia, commissioned on 11 October 1933, decommissioned on 27 April 1946, part of reserve and sold to be broken up on 3 February 1947.
An item reported the arrival on 28 April in the Table Bay of the French whaler Reunier [=Ruenion], master M. Lefibere [Lefibre]of Le Havre 2 November, cargo 300 barrels oil, put in for refreshments.
An item reported the departure on 20 March from the Table Bay of the American whaler Acasta, master H. Harris for whaling.
Mediterranean 1996
Spruance-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Laid down by New York Shipbuilding, Camden, New Jerysey, USA on 27 December 1960, launched on 9 December 1961, commissioned on 20 April 1963, decommissioned on 1 February 1990, sold to Greece on 1 October 1992, stricken bu US Navy on 11 January 1995, commissioned in Greek navy on 1 October 1992, decommissioned on 29 July 2002 and broken up on 19 February 2004. Part of Charles F. Adams-class preceded by Farragut-class succeeded by Spruance-class.
British D-class light cruiser. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
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. Düsseldorf. Not loaded. Left Valparaiso, Chile on 13 December 1939. Transfer for oil addition and holded by British cruiser HMS Despatch on 13 December 1939 and brought to Antofagasta.
Source
Bundesarchive RM 7-223.
The Americal Legation at Riga, Latvia reported on 10 November 1924 that according to the Moscow Izvestia No. 255 dated 6 November the former Russian transport Nikolaef later the hospital ship Naridivolets which was sunk in the Neva was to be refloated, all preparatory work was in the meantime completed.
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.
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 Yarrow, Scotstoun, Scotland on 24 July 1912, launched on 19 November 1913, completed in October 1914 and sold to be broken up on 9 May 1921.
An item reported that the Norwegian 6,214 tons tanker ss Britta in ballast was torpedoed and sunk 50 miles south west of Lands End. She was not part of a convoy. A Belgian trawler rescued 25 men, 6 men were missing.(1)
Note
1. She was torpedoed on 6 December 1939 45 miles south west of the Longships Lighthouse, United Kingdom by the German submarine U-47. The Belgian trawler was the Memlinc.
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.
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 six submarines of 360 tons, costs each submarine 320,000,00 dollars, totally 1,920,000 dollars. Armament consisted of 4 torpedo tubes. The type of the submarines was yet not determined but depended on the submitted plans.
Source
Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration Series: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Portugal. Military Affairs and the Army: 853.20 - 853.206/7 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: Equipment and Supplies: 853.34 - 853.348. Microcopy 705 roll 13
Mediterranean 1996
Type 22 Frigate/Broadsword-class preceded by Type 21 and succeeded by Type 23 and Brazilian Tamandaré-class. Ordered on 21 October 1977, laid down by Yarrow Shipbuilders on 18 August 1978, launched on 4 March 1980, accepted into service on 11 June 1982, commissioned on 2 July 1982, sold to Brazil on 18 November 1994, commissioned on 30 August 1996, decommissioned on 29 September 2015 and sunk as target in July 2017. MMSI 709360424 and call sign PWBO.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XX. Yard Germaniawerft, Kiel. Yard number 759. Date building ordered 14 December 1943. Date completion open. Remarks
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships by German shipyards in July 1944. Type XX. Yard Germaniawerft, Kiel. Yard number 758. Date building ordered 14 December 1943. Date completion open. Remarks
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 147.
Part of Minerva-class. Laid down by Fincantieri Riva Trigoso, La Spezia. Italy with hull number 924 on 4 April 1985, launched on 21 June 1986, commissioned on 1 June 1987, decommissioned on 10 March 2016, acquired by to the Bangladesh Coast Guard on 12 October 2017, commissioned as CGS Mansoor Ali as part of the Leader-class on 15 November 2020. MMSI 405000220 and call sign S3GF.
An item reported the arrival on 17 August in the Saldanha Bay of the French whaler Rolan, master Viziere from Havre October 1933 and Brazil 1834.
An item reported the departure on 17 April from the Table Bay by the French whaler Intreprenant, master G. Lejuen for whaling.
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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 Tokushima. Completed 20 May 1945, handed over to the Japan Maritime Safety Agency and renamed MS 29 on 1 May 1948.
An item reported that the British light cruiser HMS Cordelia and the destroyers Warwick and Wrestler were to leave Copenhagen, Denmark on 21 March to visit Libau [Liepaja, Latvia].
Notes
1. Part of C-class Caroline sub-class light cruisers, preceded by Arethusa-class, succeeded by Danae-class, laid down by HM Dockyard Pembroke on 21 July 1913, launched on 23 February 1914, completed and commissioned in January 1915, last time decommissioned in December 1922 and sold to be broken up on 31 July 1923.
2. Oart of Admiralty W-class destroyers, preceded by S- and Parker-classes succeeded by Thornycroft tupe destroyer leader, laid down by Hawthorn Leslie&Company, Hebburn, England on 10 March 1917, launched on 28 December 1917, commissioned on 18 March 1918 and torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-413 southwest of Trevose Headon 20 February 1944.
3. Part of V- and W-class destroyer receded by S- and Parker-classes succeeded by Thornycroft tupe destroyer leader, ordered on 9 December 1916, laid down by Swan Hunter, Wallsend, England in July 1917, launched on 25 February 1918, commissioned on 15 May 1918, mined off Juno Beach, France on 6 June 1944 and sold to be broken up on 20 July 1944.
Source
The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England CAB-24-121-62
Charrua, mentioned between 1762-1764.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
River-class ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Loch-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Modified River-class hull and improved armament. Of this class were 28 ships built and 54 cancelled. To be built by Henry Robb. Cancelled in 1945.
Sources
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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.
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