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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 April 1945.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 152.
Transport Number -. Name ship Spreewald. Company Hapag= Hamburg-Amerika Linie, Hamburg, Germany. Date departure 21 October 1941. Harbour which was left Dairen. Deadweight 7,968 tons. Date lost 31 January 1942.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 7/1419 Ausarbeitung "Wirtschaftsfahrten im Zweiten Weltkrieg" (Zusammenstellung der Fahrten von Blockadebrechern nach Ostasien, 1941-1945).
Italian Turbine-class©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Turbine-class preceded by Sauro-class succeeded by Navigatori-class. Identification code OT. Laid down by Ansaldo, Genoa on 29 April 1925, launched on 2 January 1928, completed on 9 June 1928, commissioned on 9 October 1928 and sunk in an attack by Swordfish torpedo bombers of the British aircraft carrier HMS Eagle on the harbour of Tobruk, Libya on 20 July 1940.
An item reported that a Japanese convoy numbering 17 ships included the escort of 2 destroyers departed in the morning of 20 February Sindjai, southern Celebes, Dutch East Indies probably for Bali or Timor, Dutch East Indies.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR0423. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 73 dated 21 February 1942
An item reported that the USS Tutuila lying at Chungking, China was being transferred to the Chinese government. The J.I.C. commented that with this transfer the Yangze Patrol ended.
Note
1. Laid down by Kiangnan Dockyard and Engineering Works, Shanghai, China on 17 October 1926, launched on 14 June 1927, commissioned on 2 March 1928, classified as PR-4 on 16 June 1928, decommissioned on 18 January 1942, transferred to China under lend-lease on 16 February 1942, renamed Mei Yuan stricken on 26 March 1942, changed in permanent transfer on 17 February 1948 and scuttled to prevent capture in May 1949.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR0423. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 73 dated 21 February 1942
Cyprus-flagged, homeport Limassol, IMO 9431020, MMSI 212228000 and call sign 5BCA4. Built by Nur Istanbul Shipyard, Istanbul, Turkey 2008. Between 200-2014 Turkey-flagged, Owner Unibaltic Shipping Ltd., Limassol, Cyprus, manager Unibaltic Sp Zoo, Szczecin, Poland.
An item reported that the American whaler Oscar lying at Laihana, Hawaii heard on 16 August of the American whaler Chandler Price master Taber 1,200 barrels whale oil.
An item reported that the American whaler Oscar lying at Laihana, Hawaii heard on 16 August of the American whaler Martha master Tooker 1,300 barrels whale oil.
An item reported that the American whaler Oscar lying at Laihana, Hawaii heard on 16 August of the American whaler Anadir master Swift 5 whales.
An item reported that the American whaler Oscar lying at Laihana, Hawaii heard on 16 August of the American whaler Magnolia master Cox 1,300 barrels whale oil.
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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 25 October 1915, sold on 5 February 1920, served as merchant salvage vessel Semper Paratus, of the Italian navy since 1933 and renamed Teseo and bombed at Trapani on 11 April 1943.
Italian heavy cruiser Trento©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Entering the harbor of Tandjong Priok. Source De locomotief dated 26 May 1932
The Jaarboek van de Koninklijke Nederlandsche Zeemacht 1931-1932 reported that the Italian cruiser Trento (1) visited Tandjong Priok between 24-29 May 1932. The Dutch newspaper De locomotief dated Thursday 26 May 1932 reported her arrival at Tandjong Priok on Tuesday morning with daylight. Her commanding officer was vice admiral Cavagnari.(2) She came from Shanghai, China where she protected Italian interests and citizens during the conflict between China and Japan. After the exchange of gun salute with the coastal battery entered she the harbour assisted by the tugs Kraus and Paul of the Ned. Ind. Steenkolen Handelsmaatschappij and was berthed at buoys East Nos. 5-6. A large number of spectators stood on the quay. The Dutch naval oficer lieutenant 1st class W.H.C. Hoog was temporairly liason officer. The Soerabaijasch handelsblad dated 23 May described her as a new Washington-cruiser of standard 10,000 tons, launched in 1927 and main armament of 8-20cm guns and going back home. A day after her arrival she could by visited between 15:00-18:00 o’clock, just like following days. On board was held a private reception and for her crew een football match with B.V.C.
Notes
1. Part of Trento-class succeeded by Zara-class based on a design made by general Filippo Bonfiglietti in 1923 and building ordered as response for the laying down of the first French Duquesne-class cruiser. Laid down by Cantiere navale fratelli Orlando, Livorno on 8 February 1925, launched on 4 October 1927, commissioned on 3 April 1929, sunk by a Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber and the British submarine HMS Umbra on 15 June 1942 and stricken on 18 October 1946.
According to the list and supplements 1-2 on 13 September 1945 BDZ No. 673sent 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 were the guns were supplied, for example involved in the Pacific trade means supplied at the West Coast.
Armed with 3-2cm guns and 1-3”cal 50 Ml 22-2 dual purpose gun supplied at Mobile, USA in March 1944.
Source
Archieven van hoofd handelsbescherming en diverse handelsbeschermingsofficieren 1941-1946 inv.no. 53 (Nationaal Archief, The Hague, Netherlands.
Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 19 September 2026
Portugal/Madeira-flagged, IMO 9978509, MMSI 255916039 and call sign CQ2468. Owner Orca III SAL Shipping UG, ISM Manager SAL Management UG, commercial manager SAL Heavy Lift GmbH&Co. KG, all Germany. Built in 2026. Earlier Germany-flagged. Orca-class.
An item reported the catch results in July of the American whaler Isaac Howland master West 17 whales.
An item reported the catch results on 30 July of the American whaler Pacific master Allen 1,600 barrels oil.
An item reported the catch results on 15 July of the American whaler Hillman master Cook 800 barrels oil.
North Sea 12 September 2026
Estonia-flagged, homeport Tallinn, IMO 9165877, MMSI 276805000 and call sign ESJV. Owner/manager TS Shipping Ou, Tallinn, Estonia. Built by STX Finland Rauma, Rauma, Finland in 1998.
Bookkeeper Floris Wil, Jisp.
1700
Whales 4 Barrels blubber 150
1701
Whales 11.5 Barrels blubber 350
1702
Whales 2 Barrels blubber 80
1703
Whales 1 Barrels blubber 40
1704
Whales 0 Barrels blubber 0
Totals
Whales 18.5 Barrels blubber 620
Source
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.
Bookkeeper Lyns Klaasz Schaap, Zaandam.
1708
Whales 6.5 Barrels blubber 180
1709
Whales 1 Barrels blubber 40
1710
Whales 0 Barrels blubber 0
1711
Whales 9 Barrels blubber 260
1712
Whales 2 Barrels blubber 80
1713
Whales 2 Barrels blubber 100
1714
Whales 9 Barrels blubber 300
1715
Whales 3 Barrels blubber 150
1716
Whales 5 Barrels blubber 233
1717
Whales 5 Barrels blubber 156
1718
Whales 0 Barrels blubber 0
1719
Whales 0 Barrels blubber 0
1720
Whales 0 Barrels blubber 0
Totally
Whales 43.5 Barrels blubber 1,499
Source
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.
Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 21-9-2026
Belgium-flagged, homeport Zeebrugge, Netherlands, IMO 9279123, MMSI 205393000 and call sign ORKV. Built by IHC Dredgers, Kinderdijk, Netherlands in 2004. Owned by Dredging International Luxembourg, Luxembourg and managed by Deme, Zwijndrecht, Belgium.
An item reported that the American whaler Polar Star spoke on 13 June the whaler Euphrates.
An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 20 June of the Russian whaling barque Tusku 9 months from Abo [Turku, Finland?] clean.
An item reported the arrival at Hillo, Hawaii on 18 May of the American whaler Meteor master Crapo from San Fancisco
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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.
Of the Companhia Feliciano Velho de Oldemburgo, mentioned between 1754-1758.
Note
1. Van origin German (Oldenburg) shipowner and merchant Feliciano Velho Oldemberg was active in the tobacco trade between Brazil and Portugal-North Africa. Sinds 1753 he founded the Companhia do Comércio da Ásia Portuguesa after being allowed to trade with the Estado Português da Índia and China during the next 10 years. In 1760 he went bankrupt.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
Of the Companhia Feliciano Velho de Oldemburgo, mentioned between 1754-1762.
Note
1. Van origin German (Oldenburg) shipowner and merchant Feliciano Velho Oldemberg was active in the tobacco trade between Brazil and Portugal-North Africa. Sinds 1753 he founded the Companhia do Comércio da Ásia Portuguesa after being allowed to trade with the Estado Português da Índia and China during the next 10 years. In 1760 he went bankrupt.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
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.
German submarine SM U-39 ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
An item reported that according to Spanish newspapers the anonymous steamship sunk on 30 July by the German submarine SMS U 39 was the British steamship Ganges of 4,177 ton, loaded with around 7,000 ton coal bound for Italy. Her crew arrived at Gibraltar.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM-40-622
An item reported that the Austrian submarine SMS XVII torpedoed on 16 August in the South Adriatic an anonymous ‘secured’ passenger steamship of about 1,000 tons. The ship stopped but if she sunk was not observed.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM-40-622
Project 659/NATO Echo I-class in SSN configuration. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Project 651/NATO Juliett-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Project 651 named by NATO Juliett-class preceded by Echo-class succeeded by Charlie-class. Designed in end 1950s by a team with as chairman Abram Samuilovich Kassatsier. Building planned of 35 boats but 19 were cancelled and 16 completed. Laid down by Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard, Gorky on 23 December 1965, launched on 30 June 1967, commissioned on 2 December 1967, decommissioned in September 1992 to be broken up.
Sources
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.
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Russian Ships Info dated 12 April 2026 19:46 o’clock.
Juliett-class dated 5 May 2026 10:05 o’clock
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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 April 1945.
Source
Deutsches Historisches Institut Moska. Records 500 findbuch 12453-file 152.
An item reported the arrival at Hillo, Hawaii on 14 May of the American whaler Richard Mitchell master De Fries of N. 4.5 months 90 barrels sperm oil
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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 Lobnitz and Company, Renfrew, Scotland on 24 December 1915 and sold at Bombay, India in June 1930.
An item reported the arrival at Hillo, Hawaii on 16 March of the French whaler Winslow master Davereux of Le Havre 4 months cleared 2 April
An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 1 June of the American whaler Meteor master Crapo, S.F. via Hilo
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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.
In his letter dated Istanbul, Turkey 2 March 1940 No. 801 g. reported the German naval attaché to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Abteilung Ausland the neutral ships passing Istanbul coming out of the Black Sea and loaded with contraband for or chartered by the enemy. An item reported on 28 February the Turkish merchant ship Burhaniye met 300 ton general cargo from here towards Izmir for more cargo and from there to Marseille, France.
Source
Bundesarchiv. German Marineattaché for Greece, Romania and Bulgaria 1939-1941. RM 12-II/459.
Canal Gent, Belgium-Terneuzen, Netherlands 12-9-206
Netherlands-flagged, homeport Krimpen a/d IJssel, Netherlands, ENI 03310521, MMSI 244710022 and call sign PE4006. Built with yard number 778 by Van Rossum BV, Dreumel, Netherlands in 1965.
An item reported that at Honolulu, Hawaii on 19 May was cleared the American whaler Zone master Marston for the Arctic
An item reported that at Honolulu, Hawaii on 17 May was cleared the American whaler Edgar master Pearson for Ochotsk
An item reported that the American ship Dover off New London heard of spoken off Hope Island on 4 December 1852 the American whaler John Wells of New Bedford 2 months from Sandwich Islands 100 barrels sperm oil
Unryu-class©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Unryu-class (project number G16) Ikoma-subclass preceded by Taiho succeeded by planned but not realized Project Number G18. Design resembles more the Hiryu than that of the Taiho. There were 16 planned namely under the Maru Kyu Programme ship No. 301 in 1941 and under the Kai-Maru 5 Programme Ships No. 5001-5015, at the end were 13 were cancelled. There were 2 subclasses namely Unryu (Nos. 302, Modified Unryu Class 5001-5006 and Ikoma (unofficial Modified Ship Number 302-class in fact a simplified Unryu model Nos. 5007-5015). Laid down by Kawasaki, Kobe, Japan on 5 July 1943, launched on 17 November 1944, 60% completed when building stopped on 9 November 1944, was to be completed by October 1945, and broken up between 4 July 1946-10 March 1947.
The Jaarboek van de Koninklijke Nederlandsche Zeemacht 1931-1932 reported that the French aviso Vitry le François visited Sabang, Dutch East Indies between 14-16 March 1932(1). The Dutch newspaper Bataviaasch nieuwsblad dated 2 March reported that the submarine mother ship underway from France towards French Indochina would visit Sabang between 14-17 March. The De Sumatra Post dated 15 March called her a minelayer with a crew numbering 6 officers and 80 men. The De Indische courant dated Thursday 17 March reported that she arrived on the [Monday] 14th [at 09:30 o’clock] and would depart next Wednesday towards Saigon, French Indochina. The Bataviaasch nieuwsblad dated Wednesday 16 March referred to press agency Aneta which reported from Medan that her crew laid a wreath for the French sailors buried during the First World War at Sabang.(2) Later telegraphed Aneta that she was departed that day [at 6:30 o’clock] towards Saigon with a planned visit underway at Singapore.
Notes
1. Arras-class aviso preceded by Marne-class succeeded by Ailette-class. Laid down by Ateliers et Chantiers de la Loire (ACL), Saint-Nazaire, France in 1918, launched in March 1920, stricken on 22 October 1935 and sold to be broken up in 1935.
2. At Sabang were ensign Jacques Carissan and sailor Hamon Joseph Clairon buried after they died in the local hospital. Both men were wounded in the Battle of Penang of 28 October 1914 when the German light cruiser SMS Emden sunk the French destroyer Mousquet. The men were dropped by the same Emden at Sabang.
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 were the guns were supplied, for example involved in the Pacific trade means supplied at the West Coast.
Armed with 2-2cm guns supplied at New York on 21 August 1942.
Armed with 2-2cm guns supplied at Baltimore, USA on 3 April 1943. .
Armed with 1-4”/BL Mk IV gun.
Source
Archieven van hoofd handelsbescherming en diverse handelsbeschermingsofficieren 1941-1946 inv.no. 53 (Nationaal Archief, The Hague, Netherlands.
Canal Gent, Belgium-Terneuzen, Netherlands 12-9-206
Netherlands-flagged, homeport Raamsdonksveer, ENI 02332503, MMSI 244650659 and call sign PB4032. Built by Stocznia Konstal, Wroclaw, Poland and completed by Ast BV, Raamsdonksveer in 2009.
An item reported that at Honolulu, Hawaii was cleared on 7 November the American whaler Champion Bay master Bailey for cruising.
An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 18 February of the American whaler Massachusetts master Beanett from the Californian coast 100 barrels sperm oil 1,300 barrels whale oil
An item reported that the American ship Dover off New London heard of spoken off Hope Island on 13 December 1852 the American whaler Wm. Tell of S.H. nothing since leaving Honolulu
HMS Marathon©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Pearl-class©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Smaller version of the Mersey-class. Built under the naval programme of 1887. Part of the Marathon or Medea-class preceded by Mersey-class succeeded by Pearl-or Pallas-class. Laid down by Chatham Naval Dockyard on25 April 1887, launched on 9 June 1888, completed in 1889 and sold on 2 April 1914.
Mentioned between 1640-1651, tonnage 800 tons, armament 36 guns, crew numbered 358 men.
Sources
Quirino da Fonseca. Os Portugueses no mar, vol 1, 1926
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
Mentioned 1664-1674.
Source
A. Marques Esparteira. Catalogo dos navios brigantinos (1640-1901). Lisboa, 1976.
Flusser, Smith-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Roe, Paulding-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Duncan, Cassin-class. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Paulding-class (DD 22-42) preceded by Smith-class succeeded by Cassin-class. Some times DD 24-28, 30-31, 33 and 36 are considered as the Roe-class and DD 32,35 and 38-42 as Monaghan-class. Silhouettes differs while the DD 24-27, 30-32, 34, 36-37 and 40 possessed 3 instead of 4 funnels, with the middle funnel being larger with two boiler uptakes trunked together. The edition Jane’s Fighting Ships of World War I called the class instead of Paulding-class the Drayton-class which was unofficially also known as the Flivver Type. Laid down by Fore River Shipbuilding Company, Quincy, Massachusetts, USA on 5 March 1910, launched on 3 November 1910, commissioned on 22 July 1911, decommissioned on 9 December 1919, designation DD-34 since 17 July 1920, reassigned DD-416 and name less on 1 July 1933, stricken on 20 March 1935 and sold to broken up on 23 April 1935.
An item reported that the Alaskan Defense Command expected a Japanese attack in begin spring on the Aleutian Islands to prevent supporting Russian by the Allies and at the same time supporting a Japanese attack on the Maritime Provinces.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR0423. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 73 dated 21 February 1942
Dunkerque©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
An item reported that the French battleship Dunkerque, damaged by the British Royal Navy at Mers-el-Kébir, French Algeria on 3 July 1940 arrived under her own power at the main French naval base at Toulon, Vichy-France. The J.I.C. commented that her departure from Mers-el-Kébir, French Algeria was mentioned in Summary No. 72.(1)
Note
1. Built under the 1931 Programm as an answer on the German Deutschland-class heavy cruisers, laid down by Arsenal de Brest, France on 24 December 1932, launched on 2 October 1935, in service on 1 September 1938, scuttled on 27 November 1942, stricken in 1955 and broken up in 1958. Part of Dunkerque-class preceded by planned Lyon-class and realized Bretagne-class and succeeded by Richelieu-class
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR0423. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 74 dated 22 February 1942
Kawakaze-class©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Momi-class©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
battleship Nagato©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Tenryu-class cruisers©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Kawakaze-class consisting of the Kawkaze and Tanikaze preceded by Enoki-class succeeded by Momi-class. Built under the 8-4 Fleet Program Fiscal Year 1915 and able to escort the battleship Nagato and both Tenryu-class cruisers. Originally intended to be a follow-on version of the Isokaze-class design but nevertheless modified and afar more powerful. Laid down by Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, launched on on 10 October 1917, completed on 11 November 1918, decommissioned on 1 April 1934 and broken up.
