An item reported that the German cruiser SMS Niobe (1) visited the Dutch East Indies harbour Tandjong Priok between 9-18 February, Balik Papan between 25-28 February en Menado between 28-29 February 1908.
The Dutch newspaper Het nieuws van den dag voor Nederlandsch-Indië dated 8 February 1908 referred to the Singapore Free Press which reported that the SMS Fürst Bismarck and Niobe left Singapore bound or Batavia, Dutch East Indies. On board were admiral Cörper (2) and the princes Von Hessen-Philippsthal Barschfeld and Von Thurn and Taxis. The Fürst Bismarck was commanded by captain Wurtenburg and Sangermarsh. De Sumatra post dated 11 February reported the arrival at Tandjong-Priok, Dutch East Indies although. The captains were now called Wursbach and Landenmast and the squadron commander vice admiral Kepfel. The Danish steamship Titania was loaded with coal and victuals for the German ships. De Locomotief dated 13 February supplied as names Wurmbach (3), Langematz respectively Cörper. On board were also cadets. The edition dated 21 February reported that both ships were underway towards Kota Baroe. They arrived around 3 o’clock north of Poeloe Laoet.
Source
Jaarboek van de Koninklijke Nederlandsche Zeemacht 1907-1908.
Notes
1. Of the Gazelle-class light cruisers,preceded by HMS Hela and succeeded by Bremen-class. Ordered with contract name “B”. Laid down by AG Weser, Bremen, Germany on 30 August 1898, launched on 18 July 1899, commissioned on 25 June 1910, sold to Yugoslavia on 26 June 1925 and renamed Dalmacija, captured by Italy on 25 April 1941 and renamed Cattaro, captured by Germany on 11 September 1943 and retaining original name, run aground on the island Silba in December 1943, destroyed by British MTB’s and finally broken up between 1947-1952. Original main armament 10x1-10,5cm/4.1” SK L/40 guns protected by gun shields.
2. Carl von Corper (18 May 1854-20 April 1942), admiral since 6 May 1912?
3. Otto Wurmbach (8 June 1964-25 April 1940), vice admiral since 25 November 1916?
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