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Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Confusion of names: Greenland whaling = Spitsbergen/Svalbard whaling and Davis Strait whaling= Greenland whaling

Boiling whale oil, probably Amsterdam Eiland, Spitsbergen.

Mountain left probably Jan Mayen-eiland (Beerenberg).

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Danish frigate HDMS Absalon F 341 2003-

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5 October 2026

Part of Absalon-class preceded by Falster-class succeeded by Iver Hvitfeldt-class. Homeport Fredrikshavn, IMO 9284441, MMSI 220189000 and call sign OUFA. Ordered in November 2001, laid down by Odense Staakskibsvaerft on 26 November 2003, launched on 25 February 2004, completed on 1 July 2004, commissioned on 19 October 2004. Until October 2020 classified as Flexible support ship L 16 sinc ethen as anti submarine warfare frigate.

Ships arrived at Gibraltar coming from the east according to the Kriegsnachrichten of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated Berlin 23 August 1917

An item reported between 18-20 August the arrival at Gibraltar coming from the east 1 French passenger steamship, 2 British steamships, 1 Japanese steamships and 1 British torpedo boat.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

American admiral Sims advice to end all restrictions against sailing vessels bound for Europe in December 1918

An item referred to a telegram of Force Commander Wm.S. Sims(1) dated 2 December 1918 to OPNAV in which he advice to end all restrictions against sailing vessels bound for Europe. The vessels needed to be supplied with the latest information about mine(field)s. It it would be necessary to follow swept channel in tow when certain harbors were to be visited. Approaches to Brest and Loire, France, Gibraltar, Mediterranean, Azores, Madeira, Cape Verde, Canary Islands and African harbors were considered to be relatively clear. When the destination was the Netherlands or Scandinavia was it necessary to visit a British harbor for up to date details.

Note

1. William Sowden Sims (15 October 1858 Port Hope, Canada West-28 September 1936 Boston, Massachusetts, USA), commander-in-chief of the US naval forces in Europe during the First World War. Served in the US Navy between 1880-1922 ending in the rank of admiral.

Source

National Archive. Misc. Material Print File World War August 1918-January 1922.Drawer 3. Microfilm No. T829-403.

Japanese destroyer Michitsuki (Ship No. 365) 1945-1948

Akizuki subclass©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Russian Vol'ny former Japanese Matsu-class Shii©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Akizuki-class or B-class destroyer consisting of Akizuki (Project 51), Fuyutsuki (Project 51) and Michitsuki (Project 53) subclasses preceded by Yugumo-class succeeded by Matsu-class. Of the Michitsuki-subclass to be built under the Maru Kyu Programme as Ship No. 365. Laid down by Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Japan on 3 January 1945, 16% complete when the building was suspended on 17 April 1945 and broken up on 28 February 1948.

Specifications for a new to be built Russian aircraft carrier in 1925

The American Military Attaché at Riga, Latvia supplied in his report dated 17 November 1925 No. 4896 the specifications of the planned aircraft carrier of which the Naval Staff approved the designs. He got the information from what he called a reliable source. With a deadweight of 7,550 tons and as dimensions 107 x 15.5 metres. The turbine propulsion delivered 9,500 hp allowing a speed of 20.8 knots. Twin screws. Fuel supply 500 tons. Fitted out with 2 elevators and 2 cranes for lifting the aircraft. The Military Attaché wrote that the specifications were the same as supplied by several other sources. The French Naval Attaché however made clear that for a ship with this tonnage the proposed 9,500 hp and a speed of 21 knots was impossible. The designs were presumably to be changed. Furthermore it was yet unknown is her engines were coal or oil fuelled.

Source

National Archive. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs Series: Security Classified Correspondence and Reports. File Unit. Russia: Navy - MID 2503-16 THRU 2503-265. Roll 1443.

British light cruiser HMS Weymouth 1910-1928

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Town-class Weymouth subclass©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

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Arethusa-class©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Part of Town-class Weymouth subclass preceded by Active- and Topaze-class succeeded by Hawkins-class heavy cruisers and Arethusa-class light cruisers (1913). Ordered under the 1909-1910 Programme. Laid down by Armstrong Whitworth with yard number 827 on 19 January 1910, launched on 18 November 1910, commissioned on October 1911 and sold to be broken up on 2 October 1928.

German submarine SM UC 53 sunk Italian steamship Izabran according to the Kriegsnachrichten of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated Berlin 18 August 1917

German submarines UC 16-79©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

An item reported that the German submarine SM UC 53 commanding officer Kapitänleutnant Albrech had torpedoed and sunk on 10 August the armed Italian steamship Izabran of 3,892 tons loaded with 6,000 ton wheat underway from Australia towards Naples, Italy, on behalf of the Italian government, off Cap Palinuro.(1)

Note

1. Ordered on 12 January 1916, launched by Germaniawerft, Kiel, Germany with yard number 269 on 27 February 1917, commissioned on 5 April 1917 and scuttled at Pola [nowadays Pula, Croatia] on 28 October 1918.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Troop transport with American soldiers arrived at Marseille, France according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 61 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 2 July 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent reported that on 24 June at Marseille, France 4 steamships with around 5,000 American soldiers in the age of 26-28 year and 3 steamships with around 600 horses and a large number of machine guns arrived. The ships were escorted by three British submarines and an American destroyer.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Dutch general cargo ship Elisabeth K. 2021-

Canal Gent, Belgium-Terneuzen, Netherlands 12-9-2026

Netherlands-flagged, homeport Delfzijl, IMO 9879052, MMSI 244243000 and call sign PBJG. Owner/manager Flagship Management Co Bv, Farnsum, Netherlands. Built by Bodewes Shipyard, Hoogezand, Netherlands in 2021.

American whaler Gladiator spoken according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 8 October 1853

An item reported that the American whaler Philip arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii on 5 October spoke the American whaler Gladiator wanting 1,000 barrels oil.

American whaler Coral spoken according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 8 October 1853

An item reported that the American whaler Philip arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii on 5 October spoke the American whaler Coral full.

Irish general cargo ship Arklow Accord 2020-

Canal Gent, Belgium-Terneuzen, Netherlands 12-9-2026

Ireland-flagged, homeport Arklow, IMO 9851945, MMSI 250005849 and call sign EIWJ8. Owner/manager Arklow Shipping, Arklow, Ireland. Built by Scheepswerf Ferus Smit, Westerbroek, Netherlands in 2020.

American whaler Manuel Ortez spoken according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 8 October 1853

An item reported that the American whaling barque Pioneer arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii on 5 October departed from the Arctic 26 August spoke since 20 August the American whaler Manuel Ortez 1,000 barrels oil.

American whaler Mary Sayre spoken according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 8 October 1853

An item reported that the American whaling barque Pioneer arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii on 5 October departed from the Arctic 26 August spoke since 20 August the American whaler Mary Sayre 6 whales.

Spanish torpedo boat T-14 1915-1949

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Launched in 1915. International call sign GRSD. Part of T-class preceded by Ariete-class succeeded by German S-boats. Between 1912-1922 were totally 22 of the planned 24 boats built by Sociedad Española de Construcción Naval, Cartagena, Spain based on the French Bourrasque-torpedo boats class design from Chantiers et Ateliers A. Normand, Le Havre, France. Dimensions 50 (maximum) x 5,00 (maximum) x 3.20 x 1.47 metres. Maximum displacement 180 ton. Number of screws 3. Maximum speed 26,00 knots. Coal bunker capacity 1,000 ton. Crew numbered 31 men. Armament 3-4.7cm Vickers guns, 1x45cm and 1x2-45cm torpedo tubes.

Navypedia claims developed with support of the British firm Vickers and based on the French Cyclone-class of Norman. Building authorized under the law dated 7 January 1908. Harald Fock. Schwarze Gesellen. Torpedoboote bis 1914 also mentioned the Cyclone-class as basic design.

Sources

T-1 class

Lista official de los buques de Guerra y mercantes de España 1925.

British merchant ship Lechmere chartered for the Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882

Between July-September 1882 was the United Kingdom in war with Egyptian and Sudanese troops ending in the British occupation of Egypt. The British government chartered between July-August a lot of merchant steamships for transporting troops, stores etc. from the United Kingdom to Egypt including the Lechmere.

Source

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

Merchant ship Weymouth chartered by France for the expedition to China in 1860

In 1856 broke the Second Opium War out as a result of western powers trying to force the Chinese Qing dynasty to open the frontiers for foreign trade and to obtain more influence. A treaty signed in 1858 was to end the war and give the western powers more or less what they wanted. A combined British-America-French effort to pass the Taku forts and go on to Pei-ho (nowadays Hai River) failed and France and the United Kingdom decided to sent out a combined expedition with the first French ships leaving France on 5 December 1859. A joint ultimatum of both countries dated 8 March 1860 was refused on 8 April 1860 followed by fighting. To transport their troops and stores France and especially England hired several merchant ships.

Source

Léopold Pallu de La Barrière. Expédition de Chine en 1860. Paris, Imprimerie Impériale, 1863, p. 15.

Japanese auxiliary patrol boat No. 2143 cancelled in 1945

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No. 1-class patrol boat/ 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.

Japanese activities in the Dutch East Indies increasing according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 19 February 1942

An item reported that American bombers believed to have sunk one large and one small Japanese transport off Banka Island, Dutch East Indies. Japanese aircraft attacked Surabaya, Dutch East Indies although just causing light damage and loosing 5 bombers. Also Koepang, Dutch was attacked by Japanese aircraft and the J.I.C. believed that an early landing on Timor was a real possibility.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR0423. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 71 dated 19 February 1942

Construction status of the German kriegsfischkutter KFK 1007 in 1944

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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Built in South France. Date building ordered 15 April 1944. Date completion May 1945.

Source

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

The armament of the Dutch merchant ship Doros in the Second World War

According to the list and supplements 1-2 on 13 September 1945 BDZ No. 673 sent by the office of armament the Royal Netherlands Navy located at 41 East 42nd Street, New York 17, USA. There were no complete records available, so there were several sources used to compile the list. Sometimes the kind of guns gave indirect information regarding the origin such as 4”/BL and 12 pounder guns were British mostly supplied in the United Kingdom, Canada or Curacao. The 4.7” guns were old Japanese guns placed on some vessels in the begin of the war at Singapore and some 4” guns in the same period at Surabaya, Dutch East Indies. The trade in which the ship was used gave also an indication where the guns were supplied, for example involved in the Pacific trade means supplied at the West Coast.

Armed with 1-6pdr Mk. 7 gun

Source

Archieven van hoofd handelsbescherming en diverse handelsbeschermingsofficieren 1941-1946 inv.no. 53 (Nationaal Archief, The Hague, Netherlands.

Dutch inland cargo ship (ex-Nocotrans 1995-2008) Lurona 2008-

Canal Gent, Belgium-Terneuzen, Netherlands 12-9-2026

Netherlands-flagged, homeport Geertruidenberg, ENI 2207080, MMSI 244670857 and call sign PF9451. Built by Remontowa Stocznia Rzecezna, Wrowclaw, Polamd and completed by Schlömer, Oldersum, Germany in 1995

Whaling tools of commandeur Cornelis Jansen sold at Amsterdam, Netherlands on 27 November 1780

An item mentioned that shipbrokers sold in ‘t Nieuwezys Heeren Loogement, Amsterdam on 27 November 1780 an extraordinary part of whaling tools of commandeur Cornelis Jansen 3,900 at stroke 300 Dutch guilders to J. de Flines for his master. (1)

Note

1. Davis Strait commandeur for Jan en Christiaan vanTarelink, Amsterdam between 1779-1780, 1780: 1.5 whale-75 barrels blubber-108 quardelen whale oil. 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 notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, November1780.

Dutch whaler Boomryk sold at Amsterdam, Netherlands on 27 November 1780

An item mentioned that shipbrokers sold in ‘t Nieuwezys Heeren Loogement, Amsterdam on 27 November1780 the extra ordinary sailing fluytship Boomryk of the deceased commandeur Pieter Willem van Groningen, built in 1755, dimensions 115.1/2 x 29.7 x 12.8 1/2 x 6.9 (t V) x 9.5 (S) Amsterdam feet for 7,600 at stroke 1,000 Dutch guilders J. de Flines for his master. (1)

Note

1. Pieter Willemsz van Groningen Davis Strait commandeur for Jan en Christiaan vanTarelink, Amsterdam between 1774-1780, 1780: 1/5 whale-75 barrels blubber-108 quardelen whale oil. Past away at Amsterdam on 13 November 1780. 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 notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, November1780.

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Japanese bulk carrier AM Jyoti 2020-

Canal Gent, Belgium-Terneuzen, Netherlands 12-9-2026

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9880233, MMSI 538008995 and call sign V7A4174. Owner/manager Yamamura Kisen Co. Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan. Built by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, Fukuyama, Japan in 2020.

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

An item referring to a reliable agent reported that on 25 June a Italian troop transport with 8,000 American soldiers seemed to have left Gibraltar on 25 June bound for Italy.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Air reconnaissance above harbour of Saloniki, Greece according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 61 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 2 July 1918

An item reported that during air reconnaissance on 27 June around 15 larger ships were sighted in the harbour of Saloniki.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

British minesweeping sloop HMS Celandine 1916-1923

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Built under the Emergency War Programme of the First World War. At the end of 1914 was the design completed and in July 1915 were 36 ships in 3 batches ordered for the British Royal Navy. British shipyards built an additional 8 vessels for the French Navy. Part of Arabis-class preceded by Azalea- and Acacia classes and preceded by Aubrietia-class. The Arabis-class was just like 4 other subclasses part of the so-called Flower-class, the later also known as Cabbage-class or the Herbaceous Borders. Launched by Barclay Curle and Company, Whiteinch, Scotland on 19 February 1916 and sold to be scrapped on 15 January 1923.

American whaler Thomas Dickerson spoken according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 8 October 1853

An item reported that the American whaling barque Pioneer arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii on 5 October departed from the Arctic 26 August spoke since 20 August the American whaler Thomas Dickerson 3 whales.

American whaler Sophia Thornton spoken according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 8 October 1853

An item reported that the American whaling barque Pioneer arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii on 5 October departed from the Arctic 26 August spoke since 20 August the American whaler Sophia Thornton 4 whales.

Japanese auxiliary patrol boat No. 2255 cancelled 1945

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No. 1-class patrol boat/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. 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.

American whaler Scotland spoken according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 8 October 1853

An item reported that the American whaling barque Pioneer arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii on 5 October departed from the Arctic 26 August spoke since 20 August the American whaler Scotland wanting 4 whales to fill.

American whaler Roman spoken according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 8 October 1853

An item reported that the American whaling barque Pioneer arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii on 5 October departed from the Arctic 26 August spoke since 20 August the American whaler Roman 3 whales.

Dutch freight barge (ex-Euroduw 13 1988-1998, Rijn Exores 2 1998-2006, Wilhelmina II 2006-2021, Danalou II 2021-204) HU-RO II 2024-

Canal Gent, Belgium-Terneuzen, Netherlands 12-9-2026

Netherlands-flagged, ENI 2318659. Built by IHC, Kinderdijk, Netherlands in 1988.

Hardly any shipping in Villefranche, France according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 61 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 2 July 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent reported that in the harbour of Villefranche, France since mid May hardly any shipping was.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

British submarine chaser N.L. 21 sunk according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 61 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 2 July 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent reported that on 20 June off the north African coast the British submarine chaser N.L. 21 sunk due to a collision.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Construction status of the German kriegsfischkutter KFK 1006 in 1944

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List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Built in South France. Date building ordered 15 April 1944. Date completion May 1945.

Source

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

The armament of the Dutch merchant ship Fort Amsterdam in the Second World War

Armed with 4-2cm guns.

Armed with 1-7,62cm/3” 50 dual purpose Mk. 22 gun

Source

Archieven van hoofd handelsbescherming en diverse handelsbeschermingsofficieren 1941-1946 inv.no. 53 (Nationaal Archief, The Hague, Netherlands.

Norwegian general cargo ship (ex-Vossdiep 2003-2015, Tip Leer 2015-2017, Gures 2017-2022) Julie 2022-

Canal Gent, Belgium-Terneuzen, Netherlands 12-9-2026

Madeira/Portugal-flagged, IMO 9277307, MMSI 255805981 and call sign CQIJ9. Built by Bodewes Shipyard, Hoogezand, Netherlands in 2003. Malta-flagged 2015 and Germany-flagged 2015-2017. Owner Mikkel Myklebusthaug Rederi AS, manager Myklebusthaug Management AS, both at Fonnes, Norway.

Whaling tools of commandeur Adrian Groot sold at Amsterdam, Netherlands on 13 November 1780

An item mentioned that shipbrokers sold in ‘t Nieuwezys Heeren Loogement, Amsterdam on 13 November 1780 the extra ordinary set of whaling tools of commandeur Adriaan Groot for 3,200 Dutch guilders to W. Coninck Abraham. (1)

Notes

1. Greenland commandeur between 1769-1792 for Aris de Boer and Cornelis Cardinaal (2), Zaandam, 1780: 8 whales-165 barrels blubber-249 quardelen whale oil. 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 notes until 1794.

2. Cornelis Cornelisz. Cardinaal (19 October 1741 Westzaandam-2 September 1804 Westzaandam), Aris de Boer was zijn oom, Groot voer op de Cornelis en Netta.

Sources

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, November1780.

https://www.genealogieonline.nl/stamboom-cardinaal/I99.php 1-10-2026 15:16.

Whaling tools of commandeur Marten Breet sold at Amsterdam, Netherlands on 30 October 1780

An item mentioned that shipbrokers sold in ‘t Nieuwezys Heeren Loogement, Amsterdam on 30 October 1780 an extra ordinary set of whaling tools of commandeur Marten Breet for 3,500 at strike 50 Dutch guilders to M. der Kinderen. (1)

Note

1. Mentioned a Greenland commandeur Marten Aldertsz Breet betwen 1770-1779, identical?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 notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, November1780.

Sunday, 4 October 2026

Canadian corvette HMCS Sackville K 181 (1940-nowadays)

Depth charge of which she carried a hundred with her

Hedgehog or Anti-Submarine Projector, a forward throwing anti-submarine mortar to maximum 24 spigot mortars ahead and which supplemented the depth charges

BL 10.2cm/4" Mk.IX naval gun

Halifax, Nova Scotia 7 September 2026

With our thanks to Dave Easlick for allowing us to publish the photos

Laid down as Patrol Vessel No. 2 by Saint John Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company Ltd. on 28 May 1940, launched on 15 May 1941, commissioned in the Royal Canadian Navy on 30 December 1941, reassigned for training at HMCS King on 29 August 1944, decommissioned on 8 April 1946, laid up in reserve, reactivated in 1952, converted in to a research vessel in service of the Department of Marine and Fisheries, taken out of service in December 1982, handed over to the Canadian Naval Corvette Trust (since then renamed Canadian Memorial Trust) on 28 October 1983, basically restored to her 1944 appearance became she a museum ship at Halifax, Nova Scotia and recommissioned on 15 May 2026

Part of the Flower-class also known as the Gadiolus-class succeeded by the Castle-class. The German submarines harassed during the Second World War the merchant shipping which seek desperately shelter in convoys escorted by too few warships specialized in anti submarine warfare. To secure a safe passing of the Atlantic Ocean of ships between the USA/Canada and the United Kingdom was a new vessel developed cheap enough to be built in large numbers and with a design simple enough to be built by smaller merchant shipyards. The Smiths Dock Company of South Bank-on-Tees developed her design of the whale catcher Southern Price for that purpose further. The result was a small convoy escort ship that became known as the Flower-class propelled by the in the merchant shipping world well known commercial triple expansion engines familiar to merchant sailors in contrary to steam turbines. The result was that 225 ships using the original and 69 modified design were built in the United Kingdom, 5 (original) and 5 (modified) cancelled and 33 were lost during the Second World War. They served during the war not alone in British and Canadian service but in the navies of several other countries like the Netherlands and Belgium. After the war were they also popular by other navies like Egypt, Argentina and Communist China or in the merchant shipping. In the US Navy was the the Flower-class (original and modified designs) known as the Temptress- and Action gunboats (hull classification PG=patrol gunboat). Despite the large numbers built, survived just one as museum ship namely HMCS Sackville.

Japanese destroyer (ex-Destroyer No. 15 1913-1914) Urakaze 1914-1940 (Decommissioned Destroyer No. 18 1940-1948)

Part of Urakaze-class consisting of the Urakaze and Kawakaze preceded by Sakura-class succeeded by Kaba-class. Built under 1911 Fiscal Year. Ordered on 27 December 1912, laid down by Yarrow Shipbuilders, Scotstoun, Scotland on 1 October 1913, renamed Urakaze on 12 September 1914, launched on 16 February 1915, completed on 14 September 1915, stricken on 1 July 1936, handed over to the Yokosuka Special Naval Landing Force and became a training ship, renamed Decommissioned Destroyer No. 18 on 1 April 1940, sunk during an Allied air attack on Yokosuka on 18 July 1945 and broken up in 1948.

Large amount of ammunition and hand bombs transported from France towards Italy according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 61 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 2 July 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent reported that in the second half of June on large scale ammunition and hand bombs were transported from Marseille, France to Spezia, Italy. For instance departed between 19-23 June 7 steamships of which two on a distance of around 8 nautical miles distance from the coast lacking any escort.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Russian destroyer Admiral Levchenko 605 1982-

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Great Belt Bridge 2 October 2026

Part of Udaloy-class anti-submarine warfare-vessels. Project 1155 Fregat/Project 11551 Fregat-M preceded by Sovremenny-class to be succeeded by the projected Lider-class/Project 23560. Russian Northern Fleet. Was to be have named Khabarovsk but renamed on 24 May 1982. Laid down on 27 January 1982, launched on 21 February 1985 and commissioned on 30 September 1988.

Several smaller submarines completed at Otranto, Italy according to the Kriegsnachrichten No. 61 of the Chef des Admiralstabes der Marine dated 2 July 1918

An item referring to a reliable agent reported that mid June at Otranto, Italy a series of new smaller submarines with a crew numbering six men and armed with two torpedoes was completed. The boats were just able to dive once during a trip.

Source

Bundesarchiv RM-40-622

Russian nuclear ballistic missile submarine TK-12 1980-2009

Part of 941 Akula-class/NATO Typhoon preceded by Projects 667b Murena, 667B Murena-M, 667BDR Klamar and 667BDRM Delfin NATO named Delta I-V class succeeded by Projects 955 and 955A respectively Borei-class and Borei-A class. Designed by Rubin, laid down by Sevmash on 19 April 1980, launched on 17 December 1983, commissioned on 26 December 1984, laid up in reserve from 1996 and broken up between 2005-2009.

Sources

Breemer, Jan. Soviet submarines. Design, Development and Tactics, 1989

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

Jordan, J. Soviet submarines 1945 to the present.

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

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

Polmar N. and J. Noot. Submarines of the Russian and Soviet Navies 1718-1990.

Schulz-Troge, U. Die sowjetische Kriegsmarine.

Jane’s Fighting Ships several editions.

Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Russian Ships Info dated 12 April 2026 19:46 o’clock.

Typhoon-class dated 5 May 2026 15:20 o’clock

Old Soviet submarines of Black Sea Fleet under repair in 1925

An item referred to a source which was considered to be doubtful and confirmation needed reporting that the old Soviet submarines A.G. 21 (Trotsky), Krasnopovornik (old name?), Makrel, Orun and Minoga. The American MA believed that except for the A.G. 21 all repairs were quite useless, unless the boats were to be sent to the Far East or to the Caspian Sea. The Soviet Navy Program mentioned that two submarines were to be sent to the Caspian Sea.

Source

Japanese auxiliary patrol boat No. 2245 cancelled 1945

No. 1-class patrol boat/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. 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.

Merchant ships in harbor of Trinidad attacked according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 20 February 1942

An item reported that the in the night of 18 February two merchant ships in the harbor of Trinidad were torpedoed although both ships keep floating. The J.I.C. commented that if a submarine was responsible for the attack, she had been very bold while the depth of water in the harbor and immediate approaches was such low that she was forced to be surfaced.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR0423. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 72 dated 20 February 1942

Construction status of the German kriegsfischkutter KFK 1005 in 1944

List of planning with deadlines for new construction of warships dated Berlin 22 May 1944. Built in South France. Date building ordered 15 April 1944. Date completion May 1945.

Source

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

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