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I have created a website called The Naval Data Base https://hush.web.fc2.com. I am a 66-year-old pensioner living in Japan; I have lived in the blue sky since 18 November 2024.
The Naval Data Base https://hush.web.fc2.com という艦艇の名前のサイトをやってます。
The Naval Data Base https://hush.web.fc2.com という艦艇の名前のサイトをやってます。
Drone alert?
Are you sure it's not a kestrel?
We're not taking any risks these days!
I'm calling the watch.
Commander 3
Are you sure it's not a kestrel?
We're not taking any risks these days!
I'm calling the watch.
Commander 3
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Drone alert?
Are you sure it's not a kestrel?
We're not taking any risks these days!
I'm calling the watch.
Commander 3
Are you sure it's not a kestrel?
We're not taking any risks these days!
I'm calling the watch.
Commander 3
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Intended for service as RFA Surf Pilot in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, its engines were found defective. It consequently became attached to the Singapore base and was sunk in 1960.
#NavalHistory
Intended for service as RFA Surf Pilot in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, its engines were found defective. It consequently became attached to the Singapore base and was sunk in 1960.
#NavalHistory
December 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Intended for service as RFA Surf Pilot in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, its engines were found defective. It consequently became attached to the Singapore base and was sunk in 1960.
#NavalHistory
Intended for service as RFA Surf Pilot in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, its engines were found defective. It consequently became attached to the Singapore base and was sunk in 1960.
#NavalHistory
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Moreover, following the Chinese Communist Party's intervention in the Korean War, the UK, at the request of the USA, requisitioned the vessel and diverted it to Singapore.
Moreover, following the Chinese Communist Party's intervention in the Korean War, the UK, at the request of the USA, requisitioned the vessel and diverted it to Singapore.
December 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Moreover, following the Chinese Communist Party's intervention in the Korean War, the UK, at the request of the USA, requisitioned the vessel and diverted it to Singapore.
Moreover, following the Chinese Communist Party's intervention in the Korean War, the UK, at the request of the USA, requisitioned the vessel and diverted it to Singapore.
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Renamed Yung-Hao, it was anticipated to become the Republic of China's largest and fastest tanker. However, repairs in Hong Kong were protracted, and by the time they concluded in 1951, the Chinese Civil War had commenced.
Renamed Yung-Hao, it was anticipated to become the Republic of China's largest and fastest tanker. However, repairs in Hong Kong were protracted, and by the time they concluded in 1951, the Chinese Civil War had commenced.
December 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Renamed Yung-Hao, it was anticipated to become the Republic of China's largest and fastest tanker. However, repairs in Hong Kong were protracted, and by the time they concluded in 1951, the Chinese Civil War had commenced.
Renamed Yung-Hao, it was anticipated to become the Republic of China's largest and fastest tanker. However, repairs in Hong Kong were protracted, and by the time they concluded in 1951, the Chinese Civil War had commenced.
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Additionally, the Kuroshio Maru (meaning “black tide”, an alternative name for the Japan Current) was the sole turbine-powered vessel among its class.
Found sunk off Kaohsiung, Taiwan, it was raised after the war.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Kuro...
Additionally, the Kuroshio Maru (meaning “black tide”, an alternative name for the Japan Current) was the sole turbine-powered vessel among its class.
Found sunk off Kaohsiung, Taiwan, it was raised after the war.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Kuro...
SS Kuroshio Maru - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Additionally, the Kuroshio Maru (meaning “black tide”, an alternative name for the Japan Current) was the sole turbine-powered vessel among its class.
Found sunk off Kaohsiung, Taiwan, it was raised after the war.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Kuro...
Additionally, the Kuroshio Maru (meaning “black tide”, an alternative name for the Japan Current) was the sole turbine-powered vessel among its class.
Found sunk off Kaohsiung, Taiwan, it was raised after the war.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Kuro...
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However, the Kyokutou-Maru (meaning “Far East”, but renamed homophonous with meaning Morning Sun + East) was refloated in Manila in 1951 and operated until 1964 under the name California Maru.
However, the Kyokutou-Maru (meaning “Far East”, but renamed homophonous with meaning Morning Sun + East) was refloated in Manila in 1951 and operated until 1964 under the name California Maru.
December 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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However, the Kyokutou-Maru (meaning “Far East”, but renamed homophonous with meaning Morning Sun + East) was refloated in Manila in 1951 and operated until 1964 under the name California Maru.
However, the Kyokutou-Maru (meaning “Far East”, but renamed homophonous with meaning Morning Sun + East) was refloated in Manila in 1951 and operated until 1964 under the name California Maru.
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Naturally, at the outbreak of war, all ships except the Otowasan maru, which had been requisitioned by the Army, were employed as naval vessels.
A total of 19 vessels were completed, including those built outside Kawasaki Shipbuilding, but all were lost in the war.
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Naturally, at the outbreak of war, all ships except the Otowasan maru, which had been requisitioned by the Army, were employed as naval vessels.
A total of 19 vessels were completed, including those built outside Kawasaki Shipbuilding, but all were lost in the war.
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The IJN's offshore refuelling was by the astern-refueling method, but this had the disadvantage that the refuelling pipes were long and time-consuming.
IJN adopted the broadside-refuelling method developed by the USA in the 1930s, which enabled smooth refuelling with thicker and shorter tubes.
IJN adopted the broadside-refuelling method developed by the USA in the 1930s, which enabled smooth refuelling with thicker and shorter tubes.
IJN Furutaka and Tsurumi
Date: May 18, 1935
Location:
Photo:
Situation: Furutaka approaching Tsurumi to prepare for offshore refueling
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Date: May 18, 1935
Location:
Photo:
Situation: Furutaka approaching Tsurumi to prepare for offshore refueling
static.ow.ly/photos/origi...
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Naturally, at the outbreak of war, all ships except the Otowasan maru, which had been requisitioned by the Army, were employed as naval vessels.
A total of 19 vessels were completed, including those built outside Kawasaki Shipbuilding, but all were lost in the war.
bsky.app/profile/hush...
Naturally, at the outbreak of war, all ships except the Otowasan maru, which had been requisitioned by the Army, were employed as naval vessels.
A total of 19 vessels were completed, including those built outside Kawasaki Shipbuilding, but all were lost in the war.
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Consequently, provision for mounting guns was naturally considered, and the space for raw silk cargo during the outward voyage could be converted into ammunition magazines to avoid sailing empty.
Consequently, provision for mounting guns was naturally considered, and the space for raw silk cargo during the outward voyage could be converted into ammunition magazines to avoid sailing empty.
December 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Consequently, provision for mounting guns was naturally considered, and the space for raw silk cargo during the outward voyage could be converted into ammunition magazines to avoid sailing empty.
Consequently, provision for mounting guns was naturally considered, and the space for raw silk cargo during the outward voyage could be converted into ammunition magazines to avoid sailing empty.
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Consequently, approximately 90% relied on overseas imports, 80% of which came from the US.
Simultaneously, the Navy sought tankers capable of escorting the fleet, subsidising the construction of Kawasaki type oilers.
Consequently, approximately 90% relied on overseas imports, 80% of which came from the US.
Simultaneously, the Navy sought tankers capable of escorting the fleet, subsidising the construction of Kawasaki type oilers.
December 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Consequently, approximately 90% relied on overseas imports, 80% of which came from the US.
Simultaneously, the Navy sought tankers capable of escorting the fleet, subsidising the construction of Kawasaki type oilers.
Consequently, approximately 90% relied on overseas imports, 80% of which came from the US.
Simultaneously, the Navy sought tankers capable of escorting the fleet, subsidising the construction of Kawasaki type oilers.
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In 1941, Japan's annual oil consumption totalled approximately 3.5 million tonnes: around 2 million tonnes for the Navy, 500,000 tonnes for the Army, and 1 million tonnes for civilian use.
Domestic production was negligible.
In 1941, Japan's annual oil consumption totalled approximately 3.5 million tonnes: around 2 million tonnes for the Navy, 500,000 tonnes for the Army, and 1 million tonnes for civilian use.
Domestic production was negligible.
December 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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In 1941, Japan's annual oil consumption totalled approximately 3.5 million tonnes: around 2 million tonnes for the Navy, 500,000 tonnes for the Army, and 1 million tonnes for civilian use.
Domestic production was negligible.
In 1941, Japan's annual oil consumption totalled approximately 3.5 million tonnes: around 2 million tonnes for the Navy, 500,000 tonnes for the Army, and 1 million tonnes for civilian use.
Domestic production was negligible.
At the same time, the United States recognized Japan's annexation of Korea and its control over southern Manchuria, and Japan acquiesced to restrictions on immigration to California.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root%E2...
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Root–Takahira Agreement - Wikipedia
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December 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
At the same time, the United States recognized Japan's annexation of Korea and its control over southern Manchuria, and Japan acquiesced to restrictions on immigration to California.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root%E2...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root%E2...
In exchange for recognizing its status in Manchuria, Japan accepted the United States' annexation of the Kingdom of Hawaii and its control over the Philippines.
December 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
In exchange for recognizing its status in Manchuria, Japan accepted the United States' annexation of the Kingdom of Hawaii and its control over the Philippines.
Incidentally, the Battle of Savo Island is known in Japan as the First Battle of the Solomon Sea.
December 1, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Incidentally, the Battle of Savo Island is known in Japan as the First Battle of the Solomon Sea.
This naval engagement is known in Japan as the Night Battle off Lunga.
And because the Battle of Cape Esperance is referred to as the Battle of Savo Island, I was momentarily confused upon reading your account.
And because the Battle of Cape Esperance is referred to as the Battle of Savo Island, I was momentarily confused upon reading your account.
IJN First-class destroyer Naganami (Yūgumo-class)
Date: June 24, 1942
Location: Osaka
Photo: Fujinagata Shipyard
Situation: 6 days before completion
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Date: June 24, 1942
Location: Osaka
Photo: Fujinagata Shipyard
Situation: 6 days before completion
static.ow.ly/photos/origi...
December 1, 2025 at 7:47 AM
This naval engagement is known in Japan as the Night Battle off Lunga.
And because the Battle of Cape Esperance is referred to as the Battle of Savo Island, I was momentarily confused upon reading your account.
And because the Battle of Cape Esperance is referred to as the Battle of Savo Island, I was momentarily confused upon reading your account.
The description on the right reads:
Destroyer Wakaba
December 1, 1905
Weight: 136.657 tons
The ship's side is inscribed with "Wakaba" (meaning "young leaves") in hiragana.
Completed: February 28, 1906.
Destroyer Wakaba
December 1, 1905
Weight: 136.657 tons
The ship's side is inscribed with "Wakaba" (meaning "young leaves") in hiragana.
Completed: February 28, 1906.
December 1, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The description on the right reads:
Destroyer Wakaba
December 1, 1905
Weight: 136.657 tons
The ship's side is inscribed with "Wakaba" (meaning "young leaves") in hiragana.
Completed: February 28, 1906.
Destroyer Wakaba
December 1, 1905
Weight: 136.657 tons
The ship's side is inscribed with "Wakaba" (meaning "young leaves") in hiragana.
Completed: February 28, 1906.
I looked at a map and found out that the USS Recruit is located near the Nimitz Bridge in San Diego and that Kincaid Street is nearby.
November 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
I looked at a map and found out that the USS Recruit is located near the Nimitz Bridge in San Diego and that Kincaid Street is nearby.
On the left side it says "Photo of the completed warship Atago."
November 30, 2025 at 8:31 AM
On the left side it says "Photo of the completed warship Atago."
For this reason, some countries celebrate Christmas on January 7th.
November 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
For this reason, some countries celebrate Christmas on January 7th.