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Showing posts with label Montenegro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Montenegro. Show all posts

Friday, 28 August 2026

Russian torpedo boat used against the Turks on the Danube in 1877


Outside and inside. Illustrated London News dated 16 June 1877

This was the so-called Russo-Turkish War (24 April 1877-3 March 1878 between the Ottoman Empire and a coalition led by the Russian Empire consisting further of Romania, Serbia and Montenegro. The latter three principalities claimed after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire their formal independence and further more became Bulgaria an autonomous state. 

Shipping horses at Constantinople, Turkey for the war in Asia Minor in 1877

Illustrated London News dated 23 June 1877

This was the so-called Russo-Turkish War (24 April 1877-3 March 1878 between the Ottoman Empire and a coalition led by the Russian Empire consisting further of Romania, Serbia and Montenegro. The latter three principalities claimed after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire their formal independence and further more became Bulgaria an autonomous state. 

Saturday, 10 January 2026

Frozen fish carrier (ex-Seagull 1982-1992, Savannah 1992-2006) Rangiroa 2006-

Astican ship repair yard, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias, Spain 7 February 2017

Montenegrin owners? Launched by Kochi Jyuko, Kochi, Japan on 5 January 1982 and completed during December 1982. Ex-Seagull renamed July 1992 and Savannah renamed March 2006. Marinetraffic Belize-flagged, homeport Belize City, 8210259, MMSI 312599000 and call sign V3ZI6. Vesselfinder confirms, adding as Seagull Japan-flagged, registered owner Jinyu Kaiun KK, as Savannah Panama-flagged, registered owner Continental Freighters SA, as Rangiroa registered owners Nikona Sg Co. Ltd, Panama-flagged 2006-2012, Belize-flagged 2012-2014, Saint Kitts&Nevis-flagged 2014-201, Belize-flagged 2018 and Comoros-flagged 2018. Seatraffic managed Panama-flagged, owner Nikona Shipping Company Ltd. and manager Seatraffic, Sevastopol, Ukraine. Shipspotting claimed owner/manager Seatraffic, Sevastopol, Ukraine, Saint Kitts&Nevis-flagged, MMS I 312599000 and call sign V4ET3 and Panama-flagged, call sign 3EDT8 and MMSI 371654000. Fleetphoto.ru mentioned Belize-flagged since 26 October 2022 and Marehold Shipping Co. Ltd. doo South Point. The South Point Group is a Malaysian shipping company and Marehold is located at Lemesos, Cyprus.

Sunday, 10 August 2025

Austrian inland barge No.67117 confirmed to be of Yugoslavian nationality and ownership in 1921

After the First World War (1914-1918) lost by the German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires was Walker D. Hines appointed as international arbitrator responsible for the ceding of tugs and other inland vessels by Germany, Bulgaria, Austria and Hungary to the Allied Powers. For Austria respectively Hungary were the Treaties of St. Germain and Trianon leading. Lists were made of the involved vessels including some details and what their fate was to be. A list dated Paris, France 2 August 1921 reported that the nationality and ownership of the Austrian DDSG (1) barge No. 67117 with a tonnage of 661 tons was confirmed to be Yugoslavian on the ground of seizure.(2)

Notes

1. Erste Donau-Dampfschiffahrtsgesellschaft.

2. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was formed on 1 December 1918 with merging the provisional State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs (officially proclaimed on 29 October 1918) with the formerly independent Kingdom of Serbia. The latter kingdom was since 28 November 1918 united with the Kingdom of Montenegro. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was until 3 October 1929 officially titled the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.

Source

Reports of International Arbitral Awards. Navigation on the Danube, 2 August 1921, volume 1. UN, 2006.

Friday, 8 August 2025

Austrian inland barge No. 67115 confirmed to be of Yugoslavian nationality and ownership in 1921

After the First World War (1914-1918) lost by the German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires was Walker D. Hines appointed as international arbitrator responsible for the ceding of tugs and other inland vessels by Germany, Bulgaria, Austria and Hungary to the Allied Powers. For Austria respectively Hungary were the Treaties of St. Germain and Trianon leading. Lists were made of the involved vessels including some details and what their fate was to be. A list dated Paris, France 2 August 1921 reported that the nationality and ownership of the Austrian DDSG (1) barge No. 67115 with a tonnage of 661 tons was confirmed to be Yugoslavian on the ground of seizure.(2)

Notes

1. Erste Donau-Dampfschiffahrtsgesellschaft.

2. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was formed on 1 December 1918 with merging the provisional State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs (officially proclaimed on 29 October 1918) with the formerly independent Kingdom of Serbia. The latter kingdom was since 28 November 1918 united with the Kingdom of Montenegro. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was until 3 October 1929 officially titled the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.

Source

Reports of International Arbitral Awards. Navigation on the Danube, 2 August 1921, volume 1. UN, 2006.

Thursday, 7 August 2025

Austrian inland barge No. 67110 confirmed to be of Yugoslavian nationality and ownership in 1921

After the First World War (1914-1918) lost by the German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires was Walker D. Hines appointed as international arbitrator responsible for the ceding of tugs and other inland vessels by Germany, Bulgaria, Austria and Hungary to the Allied Powers. For Austria respectively Hungary were the Treaties of St. Germain and Trianon leading. Lists were made of the involved vessels including some details and what their fate was to be. A list dated Paris, France 2 August 1921 reported that the nationality and ownership of the Austrian DDSG (1) barge No. 67110 with a tonnage of 661 tons was confirmed to be Yugoslavian on the ground of seizure.(2)

Notes

1. Erste Donau-Dampfschiffahrtsgesellschaft.

2. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was formed on 1 December 1918 with merging the provisional State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs (officially proclaimed on 29 October 1918) with the formerly independent Kingdom of Serbia. The latter kingdom was since 28 November 1918 united with the Kingdom of Montenegro. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was until 3 October 1929 officially titled the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.

Source

Reports of International Arbitral Awards. Navigation on the Danube, 2 August 1921, volume 1. UN, 2006.

Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Austrian inland barge No. 67107 confirmed to be of Yugoslavian nationality and ownership in 1921

After the First World War (1914-1918) lost by the German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires was Walker D. Hines appointed as international arbitrator responsible for the ceding of tugs and other inland vessels by Germany, Bulgaria, Austria and Hungary to the Allied Powers. For Austria respectively Hungary were the Treaties of St. Germain and Trianon leading. Lists were made of the involved vessels including some details and what their fate was to be. A list dated Paris, France 2 August 1921 reported that the nationality and ownership of the Austrian DDSG (1) barge No. 67107 with a tonnage of 661 tons was confirmed to be Yugoslavian on the ground of seizure.(2)

Notes

1. Erste Donau-Dampfschiffahrtsgesellschaft.

2. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was formed on 1 December 1918 with merging the provisional State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs (officially proclaimed on 29 October 1918) with the formerly independent Kingdom of Serbia. The latter kingdom was since 28 November 1918 united with the Kingdom of Montenegro. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was until 3 October 1929 officially titled the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.

Source

Reports of International Arbitral Awards. Navigation on the Danube, 2 August 1921, volume 1. UN, 2006.

Monday, 24 February 2025

British cruiser HMS Dartmouth visited Saloniki, Greece according to the Dutch newspaper Algemeen Handelsblad dated 27 January 1913

Weymouth-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

An item dated Saloniki, Greece 26th reported the arrival of the British cruiser HMS Dartmouth (1). The Nieuwe Groningen courant dated 27 January published an item dated Saloniki reporting the arrival of her yesterday evening at Bucharest, Romania.(2)

Notes

1. Part of Town-class Weymouth sub-class light cruisers, succeeded by Hawkins-class, ordered under 1909-1910 Naval Estimates, laid down by Vickers, Barrow-in-Furness on 19 February 1910, launched on 14 February 1911, commissioned on 16 October 1911 and sold to be broken up on 13 December 1930.

1. Her presence was needed by the peace negotiations after the Second Balkan War ( 29 June-10 August 1913) between Bulgaria against  Serbia, Romania, Greece, Montenegro and the Ottoman Empire. Treaty of Bucharest dated 10 August 1913 and Treaty of Constantinople dated 29 September 1913. 

Sunday, 23 February 2025

British capital ships HMS Zealand and King Edward VII active in the Mediterranean according to the Dutch newspaper Algemeen Handelsblad dated 27 January 1913

King Edward VII-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com



HMS Indefatigable, sister ship of HMS Zealand. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

An item dated Malta 26th reported that the British warships King Edward VII (1) and Zealand (2)were ordered to depart in eastern direction.(3) 

Notes

1. Part of King Edward VII-class battleships, preceded by Duncan-class, succeeded by Swiftsure-class. Laid down by Devonport Dockyard on 8 March 1902, launched on 23 July 1903, completed in February 1905 and lost off Cape Wrath, Scotland on 6 January 1916

2. Part of Indefagitable-class battlecruisers preceded by Invincible-class succeeded by Lion-class, laid down by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering, Govan, Scotland on 20 June 1910, commissioned on 19 November 1912, stricken on 19 December 1922 and sold to be broken up on 22 January 1923.

3. Their presence was needed by the peace negotiations after the Second Balkan War ( 29 June-10 August 1913) between Bulgaria against Serbia, Romania, Greece, Montenegro and the Ottoman Empire. Treaty of Bucharest dated 10 August 1913 and Treaty of Constantinople dated 29 September 1913. 

Thursday, 5 December 2024

Croatian merchant ship Suzuki II 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 Croatian 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 Zetska Plovida D.D, Kotor, Montenegro. Their ships served in the Bay of Kotor and surrounding area. The ships active on the Skutarisee (Lake Shkodër) on the border between Montenegro and Albania] and river Bojana were not mentioned. The company was located at Cetinje, the administration at Kotor both in Montenegro, part of the capital was Montegrin.

Original name Suzuki II. Yacht. Homeport in 1941 Kotor. Gross register tonnage 220 tons. Net register tonnage 140 tons. Built in 1877.(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

Monday, 2 December 2024

Croatian merchant ship Zeta 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 Croatian 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 Zetska Plovida D.D, Kotor, Montenegro. Their ships served in the Bay of Kotor and surrounding area. The ships active on the Skutarisee (Lake Shkodër) on the border between Montenegro and Albania] and river Bojana were not mentioned. The company was located at Cetinje, the administration at Kotor both in Montenegro, part of the capital was Montegrin.

Original name Zeta. Homeport in 1941 Kotor. Gross register tonnage 96 tons. Net register tonnage 40 tons. Deadweight 40 tons. Built in 1912.(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

Sunday, 1 December 2024

Croatian merchant ship Cetinje 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 Croatian 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 Zetska Plovida D.D, Kotor, Montenegro. Their ships served in the Bay of Kotor and surrounding area. The ships active on the Skutarisee (Lake Shkodër) on the border between Montenegro and Albania] and river Bojana were not mentioned. The company was located at Cetinje, the administration at Kotor both in Montenegro, part of the capital was Montegrin.

Original name Cetinje. Homeport in 1941 Kotor. Gross register tonnage 100 tons. Net register tonnage 44 tons. .Deadweight 50 tons. Built in 1903.(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

Friday, 29 November 2024

Croatian merchant ship Sitnica 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 Croatian 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 Zetska Plovida D.D, Kotor, Montenegro. Their ships served in the Bay of Kotor and surrounding area. The ships active on the Skutarisee (Lake Shkodër) on the border between Montenegro and Albania] and river Bojana were not mentioned. The company was located at Cetinje, the administration at Kotor both in Montenegro, part of the capital was Montegrin.

Original name Sitnica. Homeport in 1941 Kotor. Gross register tonnage 126 tons. Net register tonnage 43 tons. Deadweight 60 tons. Built in 1900.(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

Thursday, 28 November 2024

Croatian merchant ship Drina 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 Croatian 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 Zetska Plovida D.D, Kotor, Montenegro. Their ships served in the Bay of Kotor and surrounding area. The ships active on the Skutarisee (Lake Shkodër) on the border between Montenegro and Albania] and river Bojana were not mentioned. The company was located at Cetinje, the administration at Kotor both in Montenegro, part of the capital was Montegrin. riginal name Drina. Homeport in 1941 Kotor. Gross register tonnage 139 tons. Net register tonnage 57 tons. Deadweight 70 tons. Built in 1898.(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

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Croatian merchant ship Bistrica 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 Croatian 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 Zetska Plovida D.D, Kotor, Montenegro. Their ships served in the Bay of Kotor and surrounding area. The ships active on the Skutarisee (Lake Shkodër) on the border between Montenegro and Albania] and river Bojana were not mentioned. The company was located at Cetinje, the administration at Kotor both in Montenegro, part of the capital was Montegrin.

Original name Bistrica. Homeport in 1941 Kotor. Gross register tonnage 145 tons. Net register tonnage 78 tons. Deadweight 60 tons. Built in 1905.(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

Monday, 25 November 2024

Croatian merchant ship Morava 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 Croatian 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 Zetska Plovida D.D, Kotor, Montenegro. Their ships served in the Bay of Kotor and surrounding area. The ships active on the Skutarisee (Lake Shkodër) on the border between Montenegro and Albania] and river Bojana were not mentioned. The company was located at Cetinje, the administration at Kotor both in Montenegro, part of the capital was Montegrin.

Original name Morava. Homeport in 1941 Kotor. Gross register tonnage 150 tons. Net register tonnage 84 tons. Deadweight 100 tons. Built in 1898.(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

Friday, 22 November 2024

Croatian merchant ship Bojana 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 Croatian 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 Zetska Plovida D.D, Kotor, Montenegro. Their ships served in the Bay of Kotor and surrounding area. The ships active on the Skutarisee (Lake Shkodër) on the border between Montenegro and Albania] and river Bojana were not mentioned. The company was located at Cetinje, the administration at Kotor both in Montenegro, part of the capital was Montegrin.

Original name Bojana. Homeport in 1941 Kotor. Gross register tonnage 249 tons. Net register tonnage 141 tons. Deadweight 280 tons. Built in 1904.(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

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Croatian merchant ship Hercegnovi 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 Croatian 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 Zetska Plovida D.D, Kotor, Montenegro. Their ships served in the Bay of Kotor and surrounding area. The ships active on the Skutarisee (Lake Shkodër) on the border between Montenegro and Albania] and river Bojana were not mentioned. The company was located at Cetinje, the administration at Kotor both in Montenegro, part of the capital was Montegrin.

Original name Hercegnovi. Homeport in 1941 Kotor. Gross register tonnage 260 tons. Net register tonnage 104 tons. Deadweight 116 tons. Built in 1898.

Source

Bundesarchiv TM-12-II/4

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Croatian merchant ship Albanija 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 Croatian 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 Zetska Plovida D.D, Kotor, Montenegro. Their ships served in the Bay of Kotor and surrounding area. The ships active on the Skutarisee (Lake Shkodër) on the border between Montenegro and Albania] and river Bojana were not mentioned. The company was located at Cetinje, the administration at Kotor both in Montenegro, part of the capital was Montegrin.

Original name Albanija. Homeport in 1941 Kotor. Gross register tonnage 286 tons. Net register tonnage 139 tons. Deadweight 180 tons. Built in 1909.(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