PART I. FLEETS.
Reading edition
ARGENTINE.
ARGENTINE CONFEDERATION IRON-CLADS.
A = Length between Perpendiculars.
B = Breadth of Beam.
C = Draft.
D = Displacement.
E = Indicated Horse-power.
F = Maximum Speed.
G = Armor.
H = Backing.
Type and Name. A B C D E F G H Battery.
Single-turreted Monitors. Ft. Ft. Ft. Tons. Knots In. Ft.
El Plata 165 44 10½ 1,800 750 12 5½ 12 II 9-inch Armstrong
El Andes 165 44 10½ 1,800 750 12 5½ 12 II 9-inch”
GENERAL-SERVICE FLEET.
Type and Name. Displacement. Guns.
Tons.
Iron Corvettes.
Parana 800 4
Uruguay 800 2
Iron Screw Gun-boats.
Constitucion 750 1
Republica 750 1
Bermejo 750 1
Pilcomayo 750 1
Gun-boats.
Almirante Brown 1,000 6
Vigilante 400 1
Resguando 400 1
Coronel Paz 700 3
Pavon 600 2
Gualeguaz 300 1
Paddle Gun-boats.
Luisita 120 1
Choelechoel 120 1
Gonzalo 150 1
Rio Negro 220 1
Torpedo vessels. Thorneycroft.
EL PLATA.EL ANDES.
High-sided ram monitors. Armored belt, casemate, and single turrets. Ram bow and round stern. Twin screws and half sail-power. (See Buffel, Dutch.)
PARANA. URUGUAY.
Iron, second-class corvettes, sheathed with wood, carrying two 6½-inch pivots amidships, two 20-pdrs. in broadside, and a light forecastle gun. Covered poop and forecastle. Bridge just forward of the main mast. Single screw, full sail-power.
CONSTITUCION. REPUBLICA. BERMEJO. PILCOMAYO.
Iron, double-screw, second-class gun-boats, carrying one 12-inch gun firing through a bow-port. (See Alpha, Chinese.)
AUSTRIA.
ARMORED FLEET.
A = Length between Perpendiculars.
B = Breadth of Beam.
C = Maximum Draft.
D = Displacement.
E = Construction Material.
F = Greatest thickness of Armor.
Type and Name. A B C D E F
Ft. Ft. Ft. in. Tons. In.
Redoubt Frigates.
Tegetthoff 287 71 26 7 7,300 Iron 14½
Custoza 302 58 25 10 7,060 ” 9
Erzherzog Albrecht 276 54 23 3 5,940 ” 8
Casemate Frigates.
Lissa 275 55 28 2 6,080 Wood 6¼
Kaiser 264 59 25 8 5,810 ” 6¼
Don Juan 222 44 22 6 3,550 Iron 8
Kaiser Max 222 44 22 6 3,550 ” 8
Prinz Eugen 222 44 22 6 3,550 ” 8
Broadside Frigates.
Ferdinand Max 253 51 24 10 5,140 Wood 5
Hapsburg 253 51 24 10 5,140 ” 5
Salamander 197 44 21 3 3,110 ” 4¾
Monitors.
Maros 160 27 3 6 310 Iron 2
Leitha 160 27 3 6 310 ” 2
Spalato Experimental single-turreted citadel ship
G = Backing.
H = Indicated Horse-power.
I = Maximum Speed.
J = Date of Launch.
Type and Name. G H I J Battery.
In. Knots Year
Redoubt Frigates.
Tegetthoff 10 7,200 14 1878 VI 11-inch Krupp.
Custoza 7 4,650 14 1872 VIII 10-inch ”
Erzherzog Albrecht 8 4,000 13½ 1872 VIII 9-inch ”
Casemate Frigates.
Lissa 28 3,700 13½ 1869 XII 9-inch ”
Kaiser 29 3,130 12½ 1871 X 9-inch Armstrong.
Don Juan 8 2,900 13 1875 VIII 8¼-inch Krupp.
Kaiser Max 8 2,866 13¼ 1875 VIII 8¼-inch ”
Prinz Eugen 8 2,900 13 1876 VIII 8¼-inch ”
Broadside Frigates.
Ferdinand Max 26 2,912 12½ 1865 XIV 7-inch Armstrong.
Hapsburg 26 3,090 12½ 1865 XIV 7-inch ”
Salamander 23½ 2,060 11½ 1861 X 7-inch ”
Monitors.
Maros 8 320 8½ 1871 II 5¾-inch Wahrendorf.
Leitha 8 320 8½ 1871 II 5¾-inch ”
Spalato II 17-inch Armstrong.
TEGETTHOFF.
Partial armored belt and long redoubt. Ram bow, straight overhanging stern. The armored belt encircles the water-line aft and as far forward as the commencement of the bow-frames, where it ends in an armored bulkhead, the lower edge being carried forward in a heavy steel deck, the thickness of the belt being carried out to the bow with cork filling. The belt rises to the height of the main-deck beams. The redoubt has an overhang of five feet, being cut back in the wake of the centre-ports as a protection to the muzzles of the guns. The corners are cut and hollowed for angular ports, giving bow and beam fire. The sides are given a rank tumble home forward and abaft the redoubt, to open the fore-and-aft fire. An armored pilot-house rises well above the spar-deck rail at the forward end of the redoubt. A heavily armored athwartship bulkhead crosses the redoubt just abaft the forward guns as a protection from raking fire. Three-quarter sail-power, barkentine rig, single screw.
TEGETTHOFF.
CUSTOZA.ERZHERZOG ALBRECHT.
Armored belt and double-decked casemate; ram bow, round overhanging stern, single screw, full sail-power. The armored belt encircles the water-line to the height of the main-deck beams, the casemate rising sheer to the top of the spar-deck rail. Forward, the side is carried back from the main-deck up, parallel to the keel, to open bow-fire from the forward guns. Aft, the side is recessed for the upper deck alone. Stern-fire is secured from a single unprotected heavy spar-deck rifle working in three ports for stern and beam fire. The Albrecht has 1200 tons less displacement than the Custoza, with a lighter battery and a speed one half knot less. The casemate guns each work in two ports for fore-and-aft and beam fire.
CUSTOZA.
LISSA. KAISER.
Armored belt, casemate, and spar-deck redoubt. Ram bow, round overhanging stern, single screw, full sail-power. The belt encircles the ship to the height of the main-deck beams. There is no fore-and-aft fire from the casemate, that being secured by an upper-deck redoubt mounted on the forward end of the casemate and having an overhang of about five feet. (See Sultan’s spar-deck redoubt.) Mixed construction, the armored part of the hull being of wood and the unarmored upper works of iron.
DON JUAN. KAISER MAX. PRINZ EUGEN.
Armored belt and casemate, ram bow, round overhanging stern, single screw, full sail-power. The belt encircles the water-line to the height of the main-deck beams, coming down forward in a curve over the point of the ram. The casemate rises to the spar-deck beams. The side forward on the main-deck is recessed to open forward fire from the casemate. No after-fire from the casemate, that being secured by unprotected light stern-guns. These ships are rebuilt from broadside iron-clads.
DON JUAN.
FERDINAND MAX. HAPSBURG. SALAMANDER.
Broadside frigates; ram bow, round stern, single screw, full sail-power. The armor is complete from below the water-line to the spar-deck beams, coming down forward in steps, below the point of the ram, to give a heavy support and a strong junction between the wooden hull and the armor. Armored pilot-house just abaft the main-mast. There is a light armored traverse forward, forming the forward part of the spar-deck rail and protecting a bow-gun working in two large bow-ports for fore-and-aft and beam fire. The Ferdinand Max is the frigate that sank the Re d’Italia by ramming at the battle of Lissa.
FERDINAND MAX.
MAROS. LEITHA.
Single-turreted, light-draft river monitors. The freeboard is 38 inches amidships and 20 inches forward and abaft, the deck being curved fore and aft. The turret is revolved by hand, having on top of it an armored pilot-house. The weakness in the hull armor is made up by sinking the ship when going into action until only the amidship part is out of water. The bow and stern ends are completely unarmored.
SPALATO (LATE DRACHE).
Originally a sister-ship to the Salamander; now being rebuilt as a citadel ship on the general plan of the Inflexible, but to carry one turret armed with two 17-inch rifles.
AUSTRIAN GENERAL-SERVICE FLEET.
Type and Name. Displacement. Guns.
Tons.
Frigates.
Radetzky 3,380 15
Laudon 3,380 15
Corvettes.
Donau 2,400 11
Saida 2,400 11
Dandolo 1,690 14
Erzherzog Friedrich 1,540 14
Fasana 1,940 4
Helgoland 1,790 5
Zrinyi 1,320 4
Frundsberg 1,320 4
Aurora 1,320 4
Gun-boat.
Dalmat 886 4
Screw Gun-boats.
Hun 886 4
Zara 815 2
Exp. Gun-boat 640 2
Nautilus 560 2
Albatros 560 2
Kerka 530 2
Narenta 530 2
Sansego 344 2
Möve 364 2
Paddle Gun-boats.
Miramar 1,800 2
Elisabeth 1,540 5
Garguano 1,855 2
Triest 885 2
Andreas Hofer 816 3
Taurus 560 3
Triton 177 2
Yachts.
Greif 1,330 2
Fantasie 325
Transports.
Pola 895 2
Cyclop 2,115 2
Tenders.
Grille 354 2
Gemse 354 2
Alnoch 177
Thurn Taxis 118
Gorzkowski 40
School-ships. Guard-ships. Hulks. Store-ships. Thorneycroft torpedo-boats rigged for Whitehead torpedoes.
BRAZIL.
ARMORED FLEET.
A = Backing.
B = Displacement.
C = Construction Material.
Type and Name. Thickness of Armor. A B Mean Draft. C
Light. Heavy.
Inches Inches Ft. Tons. Ft. In.
Turret Ships.
Sete de Setembro 15 4 Iron
Solimoës 6 12 10 3,660 11 6 ”
Javari 6 12 10 3,660 11 6 ”
Lima Barros 3 4.5 8 1,330 13 5 ”
Silvado 3 4.5 9 1,130 10 6 ”
Bahia 2.75 4.5 11 964 8 6 ”
Casemate Ships.
Tamandaré 2.5 4 25 964 7 9 Wood
Barrozo 2.5 4.5 25 964 8 5 ”
Cabral 2.75 4.5 8 1,016 11 5 Iron
Colombo 2.75 4.5 8 1,016 12 1 ”
Herval 2.75 4.5 8.5 787 9 6 ”
Mariz é Barros 2.75 4.5 8.5 787 9 6 ”
Brazil 2.75 4.5 8.5 1,493 12 5 ”
River Monitors.
Alagoas 2 4.5 14.5 334 4 11 Wood
Pará 2 4.5 14.5 334 4 11 ”
Rio Grande 2 4.5 14.5 334 4 11 ”
Santa Catarina 2 4.5 14.5 334 4 11 ”
Ceara 2 4.5 14.5 334 4 11 ”
Pianhy 2 4.5 14.5 334 4 11 ”
D = Maximum Speed.
E = Date of Launch.
Type and Name. Horse- power. D E Battery
Knots. Year.
Turret Ships.
Sete de Setembro Nominal 300 1876 IV 9¼-inch Whitworth.
Solimoës Indicated 2,200 11 1875 IV 10¼-inch ”
Javari Indicated 1,685 11 1875 IV 10-¼-inch ”
Lima Barros Nominal 300 12 1866 IV 7-inch ”
Silvado 200 11 1866 IV 5.8-inch ”
Bahia 140 10.5 1865 II 7-inch ”
Casemate Ships.
Tamandaré 80 8.5 1865 III 68-pdr. smooth-bore.
I 5.8-inch ”
Barrozo 130 9 1864 III 4.7-inch ”
II 7-inch ”
II 68-pdr. ”
Cabral 240 10.5 1864 II 5.8-inch Whitworth.
IV 68-pdr. smooth-bore.
Colombo 240 10.5 1864 VIII 68-pdr.”
Herval 200 9 1865 IV 7-inch Whitworth.
Mariz é Barros 200 9 1865 II 7-inch”
II 68-pdr. smooth-bore.
Brazil 250 11.5 1865 IV 7-inch Whitworth.
IV 68-pdr. smooth-bore.
River Monitors.
Alagoas 30 7.5 1864 I 5.8-inch Whitworth.
Pará 30 7.5 1864 I 5.8-inch ”
Rio Grande 30 7.5 1864 I 5.8-inch ”
Santa Catarina 30 7.5 1864 I 7-inch”
Ceara 30 7.5 1864 I 7-inch”
Pianhy 30 7.5 1864 I 7-inch”
SOLIMÖES. JAVARI.
SOLIMÖES.
Double-turreted, low-freeboard monitors of the American type. No overhang. Twin screws. Guns loaded by hydraulic apparatus outside the turrets. No port stoppers or shutters. Magazines and shell-rooms under the turrets. Pilot-house just abaft the forward turret. Flying deck communicating with the lower deck by a musket-proof passage, and armed with two 9-pdr. Whitworth rifles and two Gatling guns for defence against torpedo-boats. Armor of decreasing thickness at bow and stern. Boats stow on the flying deck without davits, being hoisted in and out by a derrick and the signal-mast. Water-closets and bath-rooms on the flying deck.
LIMA BARROS. SILVADO. BAHIA.
Double-turreted, high freeboard vessels with a drop rail; three-quarter sail-power. (See Prinz Hendrik, Dutch.) The Silvado is unseaworthy.
BRAZIL.
BRAZIL.
Armored belt and casemate; ram bow, round stern. The belt encircles the water-line to the height of the upper deck. The casemate springs up sheer from the upper deck with ports in all four faces for all-around fire. There is no direct communication between the forward and after parts of the vessel except through the casemate ports. Single screw, full sail-power.
CABRAL. COLOMBO.
Similar to the Brazil, but smaller. In these vessels the casemate is divided into two sections by the engine, which projects into it.
TAMANDARE. BARROSO.
Similar to the Brazil, but smaller and having no fore-and-aft fire at all.
THE SIX RIVER MONITORS.
Single-turreted, light-draft river monitors, the turrets being square and mounted on turn-tables.
BRAZILIAN WOODEN FLEET. (Steam.)
Type and Name. Guns.
Screw Frigate.
Amazonas 14
Corvettes.
Nictheroy 14
Trajano 3
Vital do Oliveira 6
Magé 8
Belmonte 3
Paddle Corvette.
Paraense 4
Screw Gun-boats.
Araguary 3
Pedro Affonso 1
Forte de Coimbra 1
Ypiranga 2
Paddle-wheel Gun-boats.
Henrique Diaz 1
Vidal de Negreiros 1
Greenhalgh 2
Taquary 4
Henrique Martins 2
Felippe Camarão 1
Tenders.
Bonifacio 2
Braconnot 1
Apa 1
Moema 2
Lamego 1
Antonio João 2
Corumba 2
Paddle-wheel Transports.
Madeira
Punes
Leopoldina
Werneck
CHILI.
ARMORED FLEET.
A = Length between Perpendiculars.
B = Breadth of Beam.
C = Maximum Draft.
D = Displacement.
E = Construction Material.
F = Armor.
Type and Name. A B C D E F
Ft. Ft. Ft. Tons. Inches.
Armored Frigates.
Almirante Cochrane 179 46 20 3,430 Iron 9
Blanco Encalada 179 46 20 3,430 ” 9
Turret Ship.
Huascar 196 35 15½ 1,800 ” 5½
G = Backing.
H = Indicated Horse-power.
I = Maximum Speed.
J = Date of Launch.
Type and Name. G H I J Battery.
Ft. Knots Year
Armored Frigates.
Almirante Cochrane 9¼ 3,000 13 1874 VI 9-inch,.
II 20-pdr. Armstrong
Blanco Encalada 9¼ 3,000 13 1875 VI 9-inch,
II 20-pdr.”
Turret Ship.
Huascar 4½ 1,500 11 1864 II 9-inch,
III 4½-inch ”
CHILIAN GENERAL-SERVICE FLEET.
Type and Name. Displacement. Guns.
Tons.
Corvettes.
O’Higgins 1,083 7
Chacabuco 1,083 7
Magellanes 760 4
Paddle Gun-boats.
Abtao 1,034 5
Valdivia 726 3
Ancud 490 1
Independencia 348 2
Tolten 286 2
Tender.
Covadonga 395 2
ALMIRANTE COCHRANE. BLANCO ENCALADA.
Armored belt and redoubt, ram bow, round stern, twin screws, three-quarter sail-power. The armored belt encloses the water-line to the height of the main-deck beams. The redoubt is crenelated, the after-part having an overhang of about five feet, thus giving clear forward fire to the first two pairs of guns. The ship’s side forward and abaft the redoubt is given a rank tumble home to open the fire. Clear, flush upper deck.
ALMIRANTE COCHRANE.
HUASCAR.
HUASCAR.
Sea-going turret vessel. Swan-breasted ram bow, pointed stern, single screw, three-quarter sail-power. Armored belt encircling the water-line to the height of the upper-deck beams. Tripod fore-mast with the single turret just abaft it. No direct bow-fire on account of a topgallant forecastle, and no direct stern-fire from the turret owing to a poop-cabin. Light, unprotected poop-guns secure fire in this direction. Drop-rail in wake of the turret. Armored pilot-house just abaft turret. (Captured in 1879 from the Peruvians.)
CHINA.
A = Length between Perpendiculars.
B = Breadth of Beam.
C = Maximum Draft.
D = Displacement.
E = Indicated Horse-power.
F = Maximum Speed.
Type and Name. A B C D E F Battery.
2 Frigates.
13 Light River Gun-boats.
Ft. Ft. Ft. Tons. Knots
River Gun-boats.
Alpha 118 27 9 325 300 9 I 11-inch Armstrong.
Beta 118 27 9 325 300 9 I 11-inch”
Gamma 120 30 9 400 340 9 I 12½-inch ”
Delta 120 30 9 400 340 9 I 12½-inch ”
Chin Pei 125 29 10½ 440 389 10 I 12-inch”
Chin Shan 125 29 10½ 440 389 10 I 12-inch Vavasseur.
Fu Shing 125 29 10½ 440 389 10 I 12-inch”
Lung Lang 125 29 10½ 440 389 10 I 12-inch”
Torpedo-boats. Transports. Junks. Hulks. Guard- and School-Ships.
RIVER GUN-BOATS.
Iron, twin-screw gun-boats, carrying one heavy gun firing through a musket-proof bow-port. Hydraulic loading apparatus underneath the covered forecastle. Magazine and shell-rooms under the gun, with side-hatches and railways for transporting the ammunition to the muzzle. Bridge across the after-part of the high musket-proof rail, with steering-wheel just abaft it and so low as only to permit the helmsman’s head to come above the rail. After-rail low, with a musket-proof booby-hatch over the engine-room.
ALPHA.
DENMARK.
ARMORED FLEET.
A = Length between Perpendiculars.
B = Breadth of Beam.
C = Maximum Draft.
D = Displacement.
E = Construction Material.
F = Greatest thickness of Armor.
G = Backing.
Type and Name. A B C D E F G
Ft. Ft. Ft. Tons. In. In.
Frigates.
Danmark 269 49 19½ 4,665 Iron 5 18
Peder Skram 225 49 22 3,325 Wood 5 26
Monitors.
Rolf Krake 185 38 10½ 1,325 Iron 4½ 9
Lindormen 216 39 14¾ 2,050 ” 5½ 9¾
Gorm 232 40 15 2,310 ” 8 9¾
Casemate Ships.
Helgoland 257 59 19 5,350 ” 12½ 10
Odin 237 48 16½ 3,040 ” 8 10
Iron-clad Gun-boats.
Ingolf 150 26 13 850 ” 2½
Absalon 135 25 12 520 ” 2½
Esbern Snare 135 25 12 520 ” 2½
Fylla 140 25½ 12 550 ” 2½
Diana 140 25½ 12 550 ” 2½
H = Indicated Horse-power.
I = Maximum Speed.
J = Date of Launch.
Type and Name. H I J Battery.
Knots Year
Frigates.
Danmark 1,007 8.1 1864 XII 8-inch Armstrong.
XII 36-pdr. smooth-bore.
Peder Skram 1,680 11.7 1864 VIII 8-inch Armstrong.
VIII 36-pdr. smooth-bore.
Monitors.
Rolf Krake 750 7.8 1863 II 8-inch Armstrong.
Lindormen 1,560 12 1868 II 9-inch ”
Gorm 1,670 12.2 1870 II 10¼-inch ”
Casemate Ships.
Helgoland 3,700 13 1878 I 12-inch Krupp.
IV 10¼-inch ”
V 5¾-inch ”
Odin 2,260 12.4 1872 IV 10¼-inch ”
Iron-clad Gun-boats.
Ingolf 700 13 1867 III 8-inch Armstrong.
Absalon 700 13 1869 III””
Esbern Snare 700 13 1869 III””
Fylla 700 13 1869 III””
Diana 700 13 1869 III””
DANISH UNARMORED FLEET.
Type and Name. Displacement. Guns.
Tons.
Frigates.
Niels Juel 2,350 26
Själland 2,350 26
Jylland 2,420 26
Corvettes.
Heimdal 1,175 14
Dagmar 1,176 14
St. Thomas 1,546 5
Gun-boats.
Falster 350 1
Möen 350 1
Öresund 240 1
Storebelt 240 1
Lillebelt 240 1
Thure 145 2
Schröedersee 145 2
Willemöes 145 2
Krieger 145 2
Marstrand 145 2
Hauch 95 1
Drogden 50 1
DANMARK. PEDER SKRAM.
Broadside iron-clad frigates (See Ferdinand Max, Austrian), still capable of forming part of cruising fleet, but of little use beyond harbor defence.
ROLF KRAKE.
Monitor gun-boat, having a superstructure forming a covered forecastle forward and officers quarters aft, the upper line of the superstructure being carried along by a rail in wake of the turrets, which may be dropped in action. Her turrets are small, containing one gun each and capable of being turned by hand or by steam (Coles system). The armored belt comes to the height of the deck-beams, and the deck is convex, plated with ¾-inch steel. An armored pilot-house is placed well aft. She has full sail-power.
ROLF KRAKE.
LINDORMEN. GORM.
Single-turreted, breastwork, light-draft monitors. (See Buffel, Dutch.)
HELGOLAND.
Casemated iron-clad frigate with complete armored belt. No bow or stern fire from the casemate, which carries four 10¼-inch Krupp rifles. Forward on the upper deck is placed a 12-inch Krupp pivot for bow and beam fire. Her armor at the water-line is 12 inches, diminishing to 6 at the bow and stern. She is provided with apparatus for discharging Whitehead torpedoes from each beam above water.
ODIN.
Armored belt with elevated casemate. (See Brazil, Brazilian.) The casemate contains four 10¼-inch Armstrong muzzle-loaders, each of which fires from two ports. She has no spars except signal-masts.
INGOLF. ABSALON. ESBERN SNARE. FYLLA. DIANA.
Armored gun-boats, having fine lines and an armored belt from two feet below the water-line to the deck-beams. Three unprotected pivot-guns working amidships on centre-pivot carriages and firing over the rail. Full sail-power and hoisting screw.
INGOLF.
The wooden fleet is of the ordinary type of old-style steam corvettes and gun-boats.
ENGLAND.
ARMORED FLEET.
A = Length between Perpendiculars.
B = Breadth of Beam.
C = Maximum Draft.
D = Displacement.
E = Construction Material.
F = Greatest thickness of Armor.
Type and Name. A B C D E F
Ft. in. Ft. in. Ft. in. Tons. In.
Armored Frigates.
Warrior 380 58 26 5 9,681 Iron 4½
Black Prince 380 58 27 9,681 ” 4½
Achilles 383 58 27 4 9,681 ” 4½
Northumberland 400 59 5 27 10,395 ” 5½
Defence 280 54 25 6 6,074 ” 4½
Resistance 280 54 26 6,074 ” 4½
Hector 280 56 7 25 7 6,960 ” 4½
Valiant 280 56 5 26 10 6,420 ” 4½
Lord Warden 280 58 9 26 7,675 Wood 7
Repulse 252 59 26 2 6,190 ” 5
Casemate Ships.
Agincourt 400 59 5 27 10,395 Iron 5½
Minotaur 400 59 5 27 10,395 ” 5½
Bellerophon 300 56 26 7,540 ” 7½
Swiftsure 280 55 26 2 6,660 Iron sheathed 9¼
Triumph 280 55 26 2 6,660 ” 9¼
Audacious 280 54 28 6,084 ” 9¼
Invincible 280 54 23 6,034 ” 9¼
Iron Duke 280 54 23 6,034 ” 9¼
Hercules 325 59 26 5 8,700 Iron 11
Sultan 325 59 27 6 9,286 ” 10½
Alexandra 325 63 8 26 6 9,492 ” 13½
Temeraire 285 62 2 27 1 8,412 ” 12½
Superb 333 59 25 8,994 ” 13½
Armored Water-line.
Shannon 260 54 22 6 5,108 ” 10½
Nelson 280 60 24 2 7,323 ” 10½
Northampton 280 60 24 2 7,323 ” 10½
Turret Ships for Coast Defence.
Prince Albert 240 48 1 19 8 3,900 ” 5
Scorpion 224 6 42 4 16 3 2,777 ” 5
Wyvern 224 6 42 4 15 8 2,725 ” 5
Cyclops 225 45 16 5 3,430 ” 9¼
Gorgon 225 45 16 5 3,430 ” 9¼
Hecate 225 45 16 5 3,430 ” 9¼
Hydra 225 45 16 5 3,430 ” 9¼
Glatton 245 54 19 4,912 ” 13½
Sea-going Turret Ships.
Monarch 320 57 6 26 8,322 ” 8½
Devastation 285 62 3 26 3 9,157 ” 13½
Thunderer 285 62 3 26 3 9,157 ” 13½
Neptune 300 63 25 2 8,900 Iron sheathed 13½
Dreadnought 320 63 10 27 10,886 Iron 15⅜
Ajax 260 66 24 8,492 ” 19½
Agamemnon 260 66 24 8,492 ” 19½
Inflexible 320 75 25 4 11,500 ” 24
Conqueror
Orion 245 52 19 6 4,700 ” 13½
Bellisle 245 52 19 6 4,700 ” 13½
Armored Corvettes.
Pallas 225 50 24 3 3,797 Wood 5
Penelope 260 50 17 4 4,394 Iron 6
Research 195 38 6 15 5 1,780 Wood 5
Rams.
Hotspur 235 50 20 8 4,012 Iron 12
Rupert 250 53 23 6 5,358 ” 9⅞
Gun-boats.
Viper 160 32 11 7½ 1,220 ” 5
Vixen 160 32 11 7½ 1,220 ” 5
Waterwitch 162 32 1 11 9 1,279 ” 5
Colonial Turret Ships.
Abyssinia 225 42 14 2,901 ” 7
Magdala 225 45 14 8 3,344 ” 8
Cerberus 225 45 14 8 3,344 ” 8
Floating Battery.
Erebus 1,814 ” 4½
Ram.
Polyphemus 240 40 2,660 ”
G = Least thickness of Armor
H = Backing.
I = Indicated Horse-power.
J = Maximum Speed.
Type and Name. G H I J Battery.
In. In. Knots
Armored Frigates.
Warrior 4½ 18 5,469 14.3 VIII 8-inch Woolwich.
XXIV 7-inch ”
Black Prince 4½ 18 5,772 13.6 VIII 8-inch ”
XX 7-inch ”
Achilles 3 18 5,722 14.3 XIV 9-inch ”
II 8-inch ”
Northumberland 3 9 6,558 14.1 VII 9-inch ”
XX 8-inch ”
Defence 4½ 18 2,437 11.6 II 8-inch ”
XIV 7-inch ”
Resistance 4½ 18 2,428 11.6 II 8-inch ”
XIV 7-inch ”
Hector 3 18 3,256 12.5 IV 8-inch ”
XIV 7-inch ”
Valiant 3 18 3,560 12.5 IV 8-inch ”
XIV 7-inch ”
Lord Warden 4 31 6,706 13.5 XVIII 7-inch ”
Repulse 4 30½ 3,347 12.2 XII 8-inch ”
Casemate Ships.
Agincourt 3 9 6,867 15.4 XVII 9-inch ”
Minotaur 3 9 6,702 14.4 XVII 9-inch ”
Bellerophon 5 9¾ 6,521 14.1 X 9-inch ”
V 7-inch ”
Swiftsure 4 9¾ 4,913 13.5 X 9-inch ”
IV 64-pdr. ”
Triumph 4 9¾ 4,892 13.5 X 9-inch ”
IV 64-pdr. ”
Audacious 4 9¾ 4,021 12.8 X 9-inch ”
IV 64-pdr. ”
Invincible 4 9¾ 4,832 14 X 9-inch. ”
IV 64-pdr. ”
Iron Duke 4 9¾ 4,268 13.6 X 9-inch ”
IV 64-pdr. ”
Hercules 6 9¾ 7,200 13.2 VIII 10-inch ”
II 9-inch ”
Sultan 6 9¾ 8,629 14.1 IV 7-inch ”
VIII 10-inch ”
Alexandra 6 9¾ 8,615 15 II 12-inch ”
X 10-inch ”
Temeraire 7 9¾ 7,700 14.6 IV 12-inch ”
IV 10-inch ”
Superb 7 11.8 7,430 13.8 XII 10-inch ”
IV 7-inch ”
Armored Water-line.
Shannon 6 9¾ 3,370 12.6 II 10-inch ”
VII 9-inch ”
Nelson 6 9¾ 6,000 14 IV 10-inch ”
VIII 9-inch ”
Northampton 6 9¾ 6,000 14 IV 10-inch ”
VIII 9-inch ”
Turret Ships for Coast Defence.
Prince Albert 4½ 18 2,128 11.6 IV 9-inch ”
Scorpion 4½ 9 1,450 10.2 IV 9-inch ”
Wyvern 4½ 9 1,450 10.2 IV 9-inch ”
Cyclops 5 9¾ 1,660 11 IV 10-inch ”
Gorgon 5 9¾ 1,669 11 IV 10-inch ”
Hecate 5 9¾ 1,755 11 IV 10-inch ”
Hydra 5 9¾ 1,472 11 IV 10-inch ”
Glatton 9 18 2,868 12.1 II 12-inch ”
Sea-going Turret Ships.
Monarch 5 11¾ 7,842 14.9 IV 12-inch ”
II 9-inch ”
I 7-inch ”
Devastation 8½ 18 6,652 13.8 IV 12-inch ”
Thunderer 8½ 18 6,270 13.4 II 12½ inch ”
II 12-inch ”
Neptune 7 9¾ 9,100 14.6 IV 12½-inch ”
II 7-inch ”
Dreadnought 7 18 8,000 14 IV 12½-inch ”
Ajax 11 18 6,000 13 IV 12½-inch ”
Agamemnon 11 18 6,000 13 IV 12½-inch ”
Inflexible 18 18 8,000 14 IV 16-inch ”
Conqueror IV 17 inch Armstrong.
Orion 6 9¾ 3,900 13 IV 12-inch ”
Bellisle 6 9¾ 3,955 13 IV 12-inch ”
Armored Corvettes.
Pallas 3 22 3,581 13.4 IV 8-inch ”
II 64-pdr. ”
II 40-pdr. ”
Penelope 3 9¾ 4,703 12.8 III 40-pdr. ”
VIII 8-inch Woolwich.
Research 3 19¾ 1,042 10.3 IV 7-inch ”
Rams.
Hotspur 6 11⅞ 3,497 12.6 I 12-inch ”
II 64-pdr. ”
Rupert 6 11⅞ 4,635 12.4 II 64-pdr. ”
II 10-inch ”
Gun-boats.
Viper 3 6 696 9 IV 7-inch ”
Vixen 3 6 740 9 IV 7-inch ”
Waterwitch 3 6 777 9.2 IV 7-inch ”
Colonial Turret Ships.
Abyssinia 4½ 1,200 9.6 IV 10-inch ”
Magdala 5 9 1,400 9.7 IV 10-inch ”
Cerberus 5 9 1,400 9.7 IV 10-inch ”
Floating Battery.
Erebus 4⅜ 24 493 6.0 XVI 64-pdr. ”
Ram.
Polyphemus 5,500
WARRIOR. BLACK PRINCE. DEFENCE. RESISTANCE.
Armored broadside frigates. The armor of these ships consists of a long casemate covering the battery only, and extending from about two feet below the water-line to the spar-deck beams. The bow and stern sections are left completely unprotected, the armor forward and aft ending in athwartship bulkheads. The hull is divided into a number of very large water-tight compartments. The extreme forward part of the upper-deck rail is recessed to permit straight-ahead fire from the forecastle guns. The bows of these ships, although not built especially for ramming, are made very heavy to permit of this mode of attack with safety. Full sail-power.
WARRIOR.
HECTOR. VALIANT.
Armored broadside frigates with swan-breasted ram bows. The armor of these ships consists of a belt around the main-deck, whilst the boilers and engines are in a casemate. The water-line forward and abaft is unprotected. Full sail-power.
VALIANT.
ACHILLES.
Armored broadside frigate with straight bow strengthened for ramming. The armor of this ship consists of a water-line belt the height of the gun-deck beams and a casemate for the battery. Full sail-power. No bow-fire except from an unprotected forecastle gun. (See Warrior.)
ACHILLES.
NORTHUMBERLAND. MINOTAUR. AGINCOURT.
Armored broadside frigates, swan-breasted bow for ramming. The armor in these ships may be called complete, forming a belt rising to the height of the spar-deck beams fore and aft. Full sail-power (5 masts).
MINOTAUR.
BELLEROPHON. REPULSE. LORD WARDEN.
LORD WARDEN.
Armored broadside frigates with ram bows. The armor in these ships is complete, rising to the height of the spar-deck beams, and in addition having a casemated forecastle. The Lord Warden and Repulse have wooden hulls, having been originally laid down for wooden line-of-battle ships. The Bellerophon carries heavier armor and more effective backing atthe water-line than any of the foregoing ships. These ships have full sail-power. The Bellerophon is a good sailer.
PALLAS. RESEARCH.
Armored belt and redoubt, the side being cut back just forward and abaft the redoubt to permit the broadside guns to fire well forward and aft through adjacent ports. These ships have wooden hulls, having been originally laid down for wooden frigates. The Pallas is a remarkably fine sailing ship.[1]
PALLAS.
HERCULES. SUPERB. PENELOPE.
Armored belt and long armored redoubt, the sides being cut back for bow-fire. The Hercules has armored breastworks at the bow and stern on the battery-deck for heavy bow and stern-guns. The Superb is the late Memdouhieh (Turkish).
HERCULES.
SULTAN.
Armored belt and long armored redoubt. The side forward of the redoubt is cut back for forward fire, but instead of the forward and after breastworks of the Hercules, an upper redoubt is built at the after-end of the main one, projecting clear of the side, and from which clear bow and stern fire is available.
SULTAN.
SWIFTSURE. TRIUMPH. AUDACIOUS. INVINCIBLE. IRON DUKE.
IRON DUKE.
A—Wound made in the Vanguard by the Iron Duke.
Armored belt and short casemate, on which is mounted an upper-deck redoubt. The gun-deck casemate does not permit of bow-fire, as the lines of the ship are not broken forward or abaft it. The upper redoubt projects clear of the side over the lower casemate, and has its corners cut off to permit of angular ports being cut that give fore-and-aft and beam fire. This redoubt has no athwartship bulkhead. The magazines are directly under the casemates. The boat-davits are near the amidship line, so that the boats are kept well inboard. (The Vanguard, sunk by collision with the Iron Duke, belonged to this type.)
ALEXANDRA.
Armored belt and double-decked casemate, ram bow, and overhanging stern. The forward part of the belt is carried down in a curve over the ram. The side forward from the gun-deck beams up is carried well back parallel to the keel to give fore-and-aft fire. There is no stern-fire from the main-deck casemate. The after bulkhead rises straight from the belt to the top of the upper casemate. This casemate is, however, shorter than the lower one, and its forward bulkhead being carried down separates the main-deck casemate into two chambers, forming a double protection for the after-guns. The corners of both casemates are cut off for angular ports to give fore-and-aft and beam fire. The hull is divided longitudinally by an armored bulkhead rising to the height of the main-deck beams, one set of engines and boilers being in each compartment. Twin screws and full sail-power.
ALEXANDRA.
TEMERAIRE.
Armored belt, redoubt, and two barbette turrets. Ram bow. The armored belt is carried down in a curve over the ram. No stern-fire from the casemate, the forward corners being cut for angular ports, and the side forward being carried back for bow-fire. The casemate is cut in two chambers similar to the main-deck casemate of the Alexandra. The barbette turrets forward and abaft the casemate are oval in shape, and the guns are mounted on Moncrieff carriages. The armor of the body of the turrets does not come below the spar-deck beams, but an armored shaft is carried down to the level of the belt, through which ammunition is passed and communication given. The hull is divided longitudinally by an armored bulkhead similar to the Alexandra. Twin screws and auxiliary sail-power. (Brig rigged.)
TEMERAIRE.
SHANNON.
SHANNON.
Partial armored belt and partial spar-deck breastwork. The belt is carried around the stern as a protection to the steering-gear, but ends just abaft the fore-mast in an armored bulkhead, which rises sheer to the height of the spar-deck rail. From the foot of this bulkhead an iron deck is carried forward to the stem, ending as a support to the ram. A breastwork on the spar-deck forward forms a protection for the bow-guns, the topgallant forecastle being carried to its after-edge. The corners of the breastwork are cut for angular ports, and the rail forward is carried back parallel to the keel. The rail aft is recessed and cut back for after angular ports, but the guns are not protected by armor. An armored conning tower is placed at the forward part of the breastwork. A single gun is used aft, working on a turn-table for shifting from one port to the other.
NELSON. NORTHAMPTON.
Partial armored belt and partial forward and after spar-deck breastworks. The armored belt extends for three fifths of the length of the ship amidships, ending in armored athwartship bulkheads, which rise to the height of the spar-deck beams. A heavy iron deck prolongs the lower edge of the belt to the bow and stern, protecting the steering-gear aft and forming a support for the ram forward. The guns are all carried on a covered deck, giving a flush spar-deck. The breastworks on the main-deck at the bulkheads form a side protection for the forward and after guns, the corners being cut for angular ports and the side recessed for fore-and-aft fire. These ships have twin screws and an armored longitudinal bulkhead similar to the Alexandra.
NELSON.
MONARCH. NEPTUNE.
Armored belt and revolving Coles turrets on the spar-deck. The belt rises to the height of the main-deck beams, and amidships is carried up to the spar-deck beams to cover the lower part of the turrets and machinery. An armored bulkhead rises well forward, forming on the spar-deck a forecastle breastwork for the bow-guns. The spar-deck rail in wake of the turrets may be dropped to open their fire. The Neptune has no protected stern-fire. The belt of the Monarch is carried up aft to the height of the spar-deck beams, forming a breastwork for the stern-guns. (See Hercules.) The Neptune is the late Independenzia.
MONARCH.
INFLEXIBLE. AJAX. AGAMEMNON. CONQUEROR.
INFLEXIBLE.
Casemated, double-turreted, mastless, sea-going iron-clads. Ram bows. The armored casemate is rectangular and encloses the middle third of the vessel. The lower edge of the casemate is prolonged fore and aft in a heavy iron deck, which forward curves down below the point of the ram. Short unarmored forecastle and poop structures, carried along in line with the keel to the smoke-stacks. The turrets are placed diagonally to open the full fore-and-aft fire. Forward and abaft the casemate is a cork belt of the thickness of the armor, to give the ship floating power in case the unprotected sections are pierced. The ship is divided in two by a longitudinal bulkhead. Twin screws.
DREADNOUGHT. ORION. BELLEISLE.
Armored belt and breastwork, sea-going monitors. The armor is complete fore and aft, and is carried down in a curve forward below the point of the ram. Throughout the middle third a casemate rises to protect the bottom of the turrets and give them a good elevation above the water-line. Forward and abaft this casemate, and in line with it, an unarmored superstructure is carried, stopping short of the bow and stern. This forms roomy quarters and gives the ship an increased freeboard and stability. The turrets are amidships and in line with the keel. Between them is a musket-proof superstructure, expanding into a flying deck having at its forward end an armored pilot-house. Longitudinal armored bulkhead, similar to the Alexandra.
DREADNOUGHT.
DEVASTATION. THUNDERER.
DEVASTATION.
Armored belt and breastwork, double-turreted, sea-going monitors. The armored belt from forward to the forward turret comes only to the height of the water-line. The breastwork differs from that of the Dreadnought in not coming out to the side, but the freeboard necessary is obtained by carrying around it and well forward and aft a musket-proof superstructure. A musket-proof superstructure also rises between the turrets, expanding into a flying deck with an armored pilot-house at its forward end.
GLATTON.
Armored belt and breastwork, single-turreted, coast-defence monitor. The armored belt rises to the upper-deck level, and is of the same thickness from stem to counter. It has an overhang beyond the hull of 2½ feet amidships. The breastwork surrounds the turret and smoke-stack and does not come out to the side. Forward and abaft a narrow superstructure carries along the line of the breastwork. Abaft the turret, which is situated well forward, a musket-proof superstructure rises, expanding into a flying deck, with an armored pilot-house at its forward extremity.
GLATTON.
CYCLOPS. GORGON. HECATE. HYDRA. ABYSSINIA. MAGDALA. CERBERUS.
CERBERUS.
Armored belt and breastwork, double-turreted, coast-defence monitors. The breastwork occupying somewhat more than the middle third of these vessels surrounds the turrets and smoke-stack, but does not come out to the side. Musket-proof passages or tubes and ventilators, together with an armored pilot-house, extend above a light flying deck. The Cerberus is stationed permanently at Melbourne, having had a temporary rail and upper deck built on her for her passage out. The Abyssinia and Magdala are permanently stationed at Bombay.
HOTSPUR. RUPERT.
Armored rams. The armor-belt completely encircles the hull and is carried down in a curve forward below the point of the ram. Each vessel is provided with a breastwork and single turret. That of the Hotspur is fixed and has four ports, the gun being worked on a turn-table. That of the Rupert is of the Coles type of revolving turret. The breastwork surrounds the foot of the turret and the smoke-stack. Both vessels have a high superstructure from abaft the turret to the stern, rising two thirds the height of the turret, and each carries a stern-gun, the side being recessed at each counter for stern-fire. The Hotspur carries an armored pilot-house on top of her turret; the Rupert has two, one on each side, abaft the turret in the dead-angle. At present the turret of the Hotspur is being changed to a revolving one like the Rupert’s.
HOTSPUR.
PRINCE ALBERT.
Four-turreted monitor. This ship has a wooden hull, having been cut down from a line-of-battle ship. Her armor-belt encircles her hull and she has no breastwork; her Coles turrets being protected about their lower parts by the armored deck. This vessel is only fit for harbor defence.
SCORPION. WYVERN.
Armored belt, double-turreted iron-clads with full sail-power. These vessels are high sided, the high rail between the fore and mizzen masts dropping to unmask the turrets. The armor-belt encircles them. They have strengthened ram bows, a long, high forecastle extending to the fore-mast and making a dead-angle for the forward turret, and a high poop to the mizzen-mast, making a dead-angle for the after turret. The fore and main masts are tripod masts. These vessels are bark rigged, with full sail-power, and when their side rails are up they have the appearance of ordinary corvettes. They were built for the Confederates during the war of the American Rebellion.
VIPER. VIXEN. WATERWITCH.
Casemated gun-boats. These vessels have rectangular casemates about the boilers and engines (see Inflexible), the forward bulkhead rising above the spar-deck level, and being provided with two ports for bow-fire. They are only intended for bow-fire and end-on attack. The Waterwitch is a double-ender, having steering-gear at each end, and at present, instead of steam boilers and engines, she has a hydraulic motor.
POLYPHEMUS.
Armored ram The transverse section of this ship is top-shaped, showing above water a convex upper deck surmounted by a light musket-proof superstructure. In addition to her heavy ram, she is provided with apparatus for firing the Whitehead torpedo, ahead and from each beam.
EREBUS.
Old-type casemated floating battery, completely armored.
WYVERN.
ENGLISH UNARMORED FLEET.
(New Cruisers.)
A = Length between Perpendiculars.
B = Breadth of Beam.
C = Mean Draft.
D = Displacement.
E = Construction Material.
Type and Name. A B C D E
Ft. in. Ft. in. Ft. in. Tons.
Frigates.
Inconstant 333 50 1 23 7 5,782 Iron sheathed
Shah 334 8 52 23 6,040 ”
Raleigh 298 49 22 5,200 ”
Corvettes.
Boadicea 280 45 22 4,027 ”
Bacchante 45 21 7 3,932 ”
Euryalus 45 21 7 3,982 ”
Rover 280 43 6 20 2 3,494 ”
Active 270 42 20 3,078 ”
Volage 270 42 20 3,078 ”
Cleopatra 225 44 6 20 2,383 Steel
& iron
sheathed
Constance 225 44 6 20 2,383 ”
Champion 225 44 6 20 2,383 ”
Carysfort 225 44 6 20 2,383 ”
Canada.
Comus 225 44 6 20 2,383 ”
Cordelia.
Conquest 225 44 6 20 2,383 ”
Curaçao 225 44 6 20 2,383 ”
Emerald 220 40 16 3 1,801 Composite
Garnet 220 40 16 3 1,864 ”
Opal 220 40 16 3 1,864 ”
Ruby 220 40 16 3 1,864 ”
Tourmalin 220 40 16 3 1,864 ”
Turquoise 220 40 16 3 1,864 ”
Amethyst 220 36 16 1,830 Wood
Diamond 220 36 16 1,830 ”
Sapphire 220 36 16 1,830 ”
Encounter 220 36 16 1,830 ”
Modeste 220 36 16 1,830 ”
Sloops.
Cormorant 170 36 14 6 1,124 Composite
Doterel 170 36 14 6 1,124 ”
Dragon 170 36 14 6 1,124 ”
Gannet 170 36 14 6 1,124 ”
Kingfisher 170 36 14 6 1,124 ”
Miranda 170 36 14 6 1,124 ”
Osprey 170 36 14 6 1,124 ”
Pelican 170 36 14 6 1,124 ”
Pegasus 170 36 14 6 1,124 ”
Penguin 170 36 14 6 1,124 ”
Phœnix 170 36 14 6 1,124 ”
Wild Swan 170 36 14 6 1,124 ”
Albatross 160 31 4 13 894 ”
Daring 160 31 4 13 894 ”
Egeria 160 31 4 13 894 ”
Fantome 160 31 4 13 894 ”
Flying Fish 160 31 4 13 894 ”
Sappho 160 31 4 13 894 ”
Dispatch Steamers.
Iris 300 46 19 9 3,735 Steel
Mercury 300 46 19 9 3,735 ”
Torpedo-ship.
Vesuvius 90 22 8 6 260 Iron
Torpedo-ram.
Polyphemus ”
1st Class Gun-boats.
Myrmidon 870 Wood
Arab 700 to 774 Composite
Condor ”
Falcon ”
Flamingo ”
Griffon ”
Lily ”
Bittern 774 ”
Bullfinch 774 ”
F = Indicated Horse-power.
G = Maximum Speed.
H = Date of Launch.
Type and Name. F G H Battery.
Knots. Year.
Frigates.
Inconstant 7,361 16.5 1868 X 9-inch Woolwich.
VI 7-inch ”
Shah 7,477 16.4 1875 X 8-inch ”
II 10-inch ”
VI 64-pdrs. ”
Raleigh 6,158 15.2 1873 XIV 7-inch ”
II 8-inch ”
VI 64-pdrs. ”
Corvettes.
Boadicea 5,130 15.5 1875 XVI 7-inch ”
Bacchante 5,250 15.3 1876 XVI 7-inch ”
Euryalus 5,250 15.3 1875 XVI 7-inch ”
Rover 4,964 14.7 1875 II 7-inch ”
XVI 64-pdrs. ”
Active 4,015 14.8 1869 VI 7-inch ”
IV 64-pdrs. ”
Volage 4,532 15.1 1869 XVIII 64-pdrs. ”
Cleopatra 2,300 13 Building II 7-inch XII 64-pdrs. ” ”
Constance 2,300 13 ”
Champion 2,300 13 ”
Carysfort 2,300 13 ”
Canada.
Comus 2,300 13 ”
Cordelia.
Conquest 2,300 13 ”
Curaçao 2,300 13 ”
Emerald 2,100 13 1877 XII 64-pdrs. ”
Garnet 2,100 13 1877
Opal 2,100 13 1875
Ruby 1,830 13 1876
Tourmalin 1,900 13 1876
Turquoise 1,990 13 1876
Amethyst 2,127 13 1873 to 1874 XIV 64-pdrs. ”
Diamond 2,127 13
Sapphire 2,364 13
Encounter 2,177 13 1874
Modeste 2,177 13 1874
Sloops.
Cormorant 900 10.5 1877 II 7-inch ”
Doterel 900 10.5 1877 IV 64-pdrs. ”
Dragon 1,000 10.5 1877 II 7-inch, IV 64-pdrs.
Gannet 1,000 10.5 Building
Kingfisher 1,000 10.5 1877 and 1878
Miranda 1,000 10.5
Osprey 1,000 10.5
Pelican 1,000 10.5
Pegasus 1,000 10.5
Penguin 1,000 10.5
Phœnix 760 10.5
Wild Swan 800 10.5
Albatross 840 to 1,000 11 1875 and 1876
Daring 11 II 7-inch, II 64-pdrs.
Egeria 11
Fantome 840 to 1,000 11 1875 and 1876 II 7-inch, II 64-pdrs.
Flying Fish 11
Sappho 11
Dispatch Steamers.
Iris 7,750 18.5 1877 X 64-pdrs.
Mercury 7,000 18 1878
Torpedo-ship.
Vesuvius 879 8.9 1874 None
Torpedo-ram.
Polyphemus 5,500 18 Building
1st Class Gun-boats.
Myrmidon 730 10 1867 I 7-inch pivot amidships.
I 64-pdr. ””
II 20-pdrs.
Arab 656 11 1873 to 1877 I 7-inch midship pivot, II 64-pdrs.
Condor 770 11
Falcon 720 11
Flamingo 750 11
Griffon 790 11
Lily 829 11
Bittern 851 10 1865
to I 7-inch pivot,
Bullfinch 985 10 1872 II 40-pdrs.
A = Displacement.
B = Construction Material.
C = Indicated Horse-power.
D = Maximum Speed.
Type and Name. A B C D Battery.
1st Class Gun-boats. Low-pressure Engines. Twin Screws.
Tons. Knots.
Curlew 774 Composite 811 10 I 7-inch pivot. II 40-pdrs.
Lapwing 882
Magpie 857
Philomel 961
Plover 977
Ringdove 957
Seagull 702
Swallow 892
Vulture 847
Woodlark 881
1st Class Gun-boats. High-pressure Engines. Twin Screws.
Avon 584 Composite 528 10 III 64-pdrs. II 20-pdrs.
Beacon 506
Boxer 587
Cracker 528
Dwarf 495
Elk 472
Flirt 582
Fly 489
Growler 696
Hart 608
Hornet 506
Lynx 526
Midge 472
Pert 502
Rocket 632
Teazer 489
Thistle 641
Frolic 592 Composite 896 10 II 64-pdrs. II 20-pdrs.
Kestrel 835
Ready 891
Rifleman 715
Dart 570 Composite 336 10 II 64-pdrs. II 20-pdrs.
Newport 335
Torch 281
2d Class Gun-boats. Compound Engines. Single Screw.
Firebrand 45 Composite 360 9 II 64-pdrs. II 20-pdrs.
Firefly
Firm
Forester
Forward
Foxhound
Ariel 430 to 455 Composite 540 10.1 to 10.8 II 64-pdrs. II 20-pdrs.
Contest 515
Coquette 406
Cygnet 532
Decoy 459
Express 438
Foam 406
Goshawk 484
Mallard 398
Merlin 428
Moorhen 387
Mosquito 501
Sheldrake 867
Swinger 461
Zephyr 534
2d Class River Gun-boats.
Dee 868 Iron 810 9.5 III 64-pdrs.
Don
Esk
Medina
Medway
Sabrina
Slaney
Spey
Tay
Tees
Trent
Tweed
2d Class Gun-boats.
Britomart 330 Wood 160 to 277 8 II 64-pdrs.
Bruiser
Cherub
Cockatrice
Cromer
Heron
Netley
Orwell
Speedy
Tyrian
Dapper 284 Wood 140 to 272 8 II 64-pdrs.
Earnest
Fervent
Skylark
Thrasher
Whiting
Ant 254 Iron 168 to 268 9 I 10-inch.
Arrow
Badger
Blazer
Bloodhound
Bonita
Bulldog
Bustard
Cornet
Cuckoo
Fidget
Gadfly
Griper
Hyena
Kite
Mastiff
Pickle
Pike
Pincher 254 Iron 168 to 268 8 I 10-inch.
Scourge
Snake
Snap
Tickler
Weazel
Hunter 249 Wood 131 8 II 64-pdrs.
Plucky 196 Iron 224 I 9-inch.
Staunch 180 ” 134 I 9-inch.
INCONSTANT.
Iron frigate sheathed with wood and coppered. Straight bow, round stern. Rail cut back on each side of the bow-sprit to permit bow-fire. Gun-deck battery composed of ten 9-inch rifles in broadside, the ports being very widely spaced. Long topgallant forecastle and flush aft. Spar-deck battery composed of six 7-inch rifles. One bow-gun under the forecastle working in four ports (one each side ahead and one each side abeam), the gun being transported from one to another by turn-tables. One stern-gun working on turn-tables in three ports (one astern and one on each quarter). The remaining four guns are arranged as pivots, so that all may be used on one side if desirable. They secure in pairs amidships. The ports for these guns are cut in pairs forward and abaft the gun-deck ports. The strength of fire of this ship is: ahead, one 7-inch; abeam, six 7-inch, five 9-inch; astern, one 7-inch. The stability of this ship being originally deficient, part of her double bottom was filled with 180 tons of cement, thus reducing her estimated speed nearly one knot. Her coal supply permits steaming 2160 miles at a speed of ten knots. Greatest speed attained at sea for twenty-four consecutive hours, 15½ knots.
SHAH. RALEIGH.
Iron frigates sheathed with wood and coppered. General type similar to the Inconstant. The gun-deck battery of the Shah is a broadside one of sixteen 7-inch rifles and two 64-pdrs., the latter being just forward of the cabin bulkhead (separated from the main battery). The spar-deck battery consists of one 10-inch rifle under the topgallant forecastle, working in the same manner as the Inconstant’s; one 10-inch rifle stern-gun working in two ports, the quarter-rail being recessed for the purpose, so as to get stern and beam fire; six 64-pdrs. in broadside (two forward and two abaft the gun-deck battery, and two abreast the after smoke-stack). The Raleigh’s battery is similar to the Shah’s in arrangement, but is smaller in number. (Fourteen guns on gun-deck; six on spar-deck.)
SHAH.
BOADICEA. BACCHANTE. EURYALUS.
Iron-sheathed frigates of the same general type as the above. The battery is all under cover; the broadside battery being entirely on the gun-deck, the bow-gun under the topgallant forecastle, and the stern-gun in the spar-deck cabin. The Boadicea has a straight stem, the other two ram bows. In order to permit the latter arrangement the wood sheathing was covered with zinc in place of copper, to allow of direct connection with the iron ram without danger of galvanic action.
ROVER. ACTIVE. VOLAGE.
First-class corvettes, iron sheathed with wood. Of the same general type as the Inconstant, except that the battery is all carried on the spar-deck. Strength of fire: Ahead—Rover and Active, one 7-inch; Volage, one 64-pdr. Abeam—Rover, two 7-inch, eight 64-pdrs.; Active, three 7-inch, two 64-pdrs.; Volage, ten 64-pdrs. Astern—Rover and Active, one 7-inch; Volage, one 64-pdr.
All other corvettes of the new type carry their batteries on the spar-deck and are of the same general type, differing only in engines and boilers and the material of the hull.
CLEOPATRA CLASS (nine in number).
First-class steel corvettes, sheathed with wood. Bow and stern-guns, 7-inch rifles; broadside, twelve 64-pdrs.; beam-fire, two 7-inch, six 64-pdrs.
AMETHYST CLASS (eleven in number).
First-class composite corvettes. Six of the number form a subdivision of the class, being of later build, having about 30 tons more displacement and carrying but twelve instead of fourteen 64-pdrs. The noticeable feature with regard to this class is the recession of the spar-deck rail forward and aft to give clear bow and stern fire. Only one gun is used at either end, pivoting each side. In the case of the Amethyst class these guns are 64-pdrs., mounted on ordinary carriages. In the Cleopatra class and larger ships they are 7-inch guns, mounted on pivot carriages, which renders the working much heavier. The bow and stern-guns are both under cover; the broadside guns are on the open spar-deck.
AMETHYST.
CORMORANT CLASS (twelve in number).
Second-class composite corvettes, carrying 7-inch bow and stern-guns and 64-pdrs. in broadside.
ALBATROSS CLASS (six in number).
Third-class composite corvettes, carrying 64-pdr. bow and stern-guns and 7-inch broadside. These vessels are bark rigged, and carry crews of one hundred and twenty men.
IRIS. MERCURY.
Fast steel despatch and torpedo vessels. Their batteries consist of ten 64-pdrs. The boilers and engines take up the greater part of the space below. In addition to the battery each vessel carries four 80-feet Thorneycroft torpedo-boats fitted for launching Whitehead torpedoes. These launches are carried on a species of gallows-frame amidships, the frame being carried to the outer edge of the rail, so that the launch may be slid out over the side and lowered without trouble. In exterior appearance these vessels are not unlike fast mail packets.
IRIS.
MYRMIDON CLASS (nineteen in number).
MYRMIDON.
First-class composite gun-boats, carrying for bow and stern-guns 64-pdrs., and a single 7-inch centre-pivoting rifle amidships. Twelve of these gun-boats form a subdivision of the class, having about 70 tons less displacement and carrying 40-pdr. bow and stern-guns. They are bark rigged, carrying crews of about 90 men, and have a mean draft of water of about 11 feet.
AVON CLASS (twenty-four in number).
First-class twin-screw gun-boats, carrying 20-pdrs. for bow and stern guns, and two 64-pdrs. amidships on pivot-carriages.
FIREBRAND CLASS (twenty-one in number).
Second-class single-screw composite gun-boats, carrying the same battery as the Avon class. Three-masted, square-rigged forward, lifting screws, crew of 60 men, and mean draft of water 9 feet. At a speed of six knots they burn about three tons of coal per twenty-four hours.
BRITOMART CLASS (sixteen in number).
Second-class wooden gun-boats of the old-fashioned type, carrying two 64-pdr. pivot-guns.
BLAZER CLASS (twenty-four in number).
Second-class iron gun-boats, carrying one 10-inch rifle. These vessels are little more than large launches, having a bow decked over with light plates. The gun is mounted on a platform, which itself is supported on heavy screws; these screws, being revolved by steam-power, permit the gun to be lowered down into the hold when going to sea, or raised for fighting. The in-and-out tackles and ammunition gear are manipulated by a small capstan aft. These boats have double screws, and work up to a speed of 7 knots. The Staunch, which is the model from which these gun-boats were built, is smaller, and has a musket-proof shelter at the gun. The others have none.
BLAZER.
DEE CLASS (twelve in number).
Second-class iron river gun-boats, of a peculiar design. These vessels have twin screws, and are provided with a rudder at each end, the bow-rudder, with its yoke and chains, being entirely unprotected. The hull proper is very low, the side curving sharply inboard above the water-line, almost in cigar shape, to such a degree that the dead-lights slope at an angle upward of about 40°. The deck-rail springs from the upper part of this curve about two feet inside of the water-line, being waist high amidships and rising fore and aft into a curved forecastle and poop musket-proof firing-cover for the guns. Amidships are a musket-proof pilot-house and engine-room. The battery consists of two 64-pdrs. at each end under cover, and firing from four ports each, two fore and aft and two abeam.
DEE.
VESUVIUS.
Torpedo-boat. This craft, built for sudden attacks with torpedoes, is built very low in the water. The smoke-stack is bent horizontally, running along the deck. The furnace is intended to burn coke in order to suppress smoke. The steam-discharge pipes open under water. She is rigged for projecting Whitehead torpedoes. (See Torpedoes, Part III.)
LIGHTNING CLASS.
Fast torpedo launches, (See Torpedoes.)
ENGLISH GENERAL-SERVICE FLEET (Old-Type Steam Cruisers.)
A = Displacement.
B = Construction Material.
C = Indicated Horse-power.
D = Maximum Speed.
E = Guns.
Type and Name. A B C D E
Tons. Knots.
Ships of the Line.
Victoria 6,959 Wood 4,191 12.3 12
Howe 6,557 ” 4,524 13.2 12
Duke of Wellington 6,071 ” 1,999 9.9 25
Duncan 5,724 ” 2,826 13.2 31
Royal Albert 5,637 ” 1,805 8
Donegal 5,481 ” 3,103 11.2
Anson 5,260 ” 3,583 11.8 11
Atlas 5,260 ” 3,732 12 11
Defiance 5,260 ” 3,350 12
Revenge 5,260 ” 2,896 11.7
Royal William 4,579 ” 1,763 9.8
St. George 4,579 ” 1,730 10.6
Albion 4,382 ” 1,835 10.5
Rodney 4,375 ” 2,246 11.5 10
Lion 3,842 ” 1,732 9.3 12
Frigates.
Galatea 4,583 ” 2,759 13.2 26
Bristol 4,020 ” 2,088 11.8 28
Glasgow 4,020 ” 2,020 12.4 28
Newcastle 4,020 ” 2,354 13.3 31
Undaunted 4,020 ” 2,261 12.7 31
Immortalité 3,984 ” 2,391 11.8 28
Topaze 3,915 ” 2,538 11.7 28
Doris 3,803 ” 3,005 12 24
Aurora 3,582 ” 1,576 10.1 28
Narcissus 3,548 ” 1,731 10.6 18
Forte 3,456 ” 1,539 9.2
Endymion 3,197 ” 1,620 9.4 22
Corvettes.
Ariadne 4,588 ” 8,350 13 26
Rattlesnake 2,431 ” 1,628 11 17
Woolverine 2,431 ” 1,549 11.2 17
Challenger 2,306 ” 1,261 8.6 8
Thalia 2,216 ” 1,597 10.1 8
Juno 2,216 ” 1,381 9.2 8
Charybdis 2,187 ” 1,472 11 17
Pearl 2,187 ” 1,390 11.3 17
Scylla 2,187 ” 1,376 10.7 17
Druid 1,870 ” 2,272 12.9 14
Briton 1,870 ” 2,149 13.2 14
Thetis 1,870 ” 2,275 13.4 14
Blanche 1,755 ” 2,158 13.6 12
Danaë 1,755 ” 2,089 13.4 12
Dido 1,755 ” 2,518 13.7 12
Eclipse 1,755 ” 1,946 12.1 12
Sirius 1,755 ” 2,334 12.8 12
Spartan 1,755 ” 1,988 12.2 12
Tenedos 1,755 ” 2,032 12.7 12
Sloops.
Daphne 1,574 ” 1,927 5
Dryad 1,574 ” 1,464 9
Nymphe 1,574 ” 2,172 9
Vestal 1,574 ” 2,154 9
Cameleon 1,365 ” 702 7
Rinaldo 1,365 ” 752 7
Alert 1,331 ” 312 4
Fawn 1,045 ” 434 4
Rapid 913 ” 460 3
Rosario 913 ” 436 3
Troop-ships.
Assistance 2,515 Iron 1,442 2
Dromedary 1,800 ” 1,640 2
Humber 2,000 ” 1,700 2
Himalaya 4,490 ” 2,609 3
Orontes 5,600 ” 2,569 2
Simoon 3,302 ” 1,576 2
Tamar 4,857 ” 2,171 2
Crocodile 6,211 ” 4,044 3
Euphrates 6,211 ” 3,900 3
Jumna 6,211 ” 3,040 3
Malabar 6,211 ” 4,893 3
Serapis 6,211 ” 4,030 3
Supply-ships.
Fox 1,670 Wood 764 2
Discovery 1,247 ” 365 2
Industry 1,126 Iron 279 2
Supply 1,126 ” 265 2
Wye 1,161 ” 629 2
Paddle-wheel Despatch Steamers.
Helicon 985 Wood 1,610 15 2
Lively 985 ” 1,757 2
Salamis 985 ” 1,440 14 2
Vigilant 985 ” 1,815 2
Yachts.
Osborne 1,800 ” 3,363 2
Victoria and Albert 2,470 ” 2,980 2
Alberta 370 ” 1,208
Elfin 93 ” 181
Enchantress 985 ” 1,318 1
Surveying Vessels.
Nassau 877 ” 755 4
Porcupine 556 ” 285 1
Sylvia 877 ” 689 4
Torpedo Depot-ship.
Hecla Iron 6
Paddle-wheel Frigate Valorous. Corvettes Argus, Barracouta, Basilisk, Buzzard, Salamander, Sphynx, Spiteful.
9 Paddle-steamers. 88 Harbor-tugs. 177 Hulks used as school, depot, guard, hospital, coal, and store ships.
Iron-clad Hulks Caledonia, Enterprise, Favorite, Lord Clyde, Ocean, Prince Consort, Royal Alfred, Royal Oak, Royal Sovereign.
The General Service fleet, with the exception of the Transports and Yachts, belong to the old-fashioned types of steam cruisers. They are, however, constantly in commission as cruising vessels on home and foreign stations.
FRANCE.
ARMORED FLEET.
A = Length between Perpendiculars.
B = Breadth of Beam.
C = Maximum Draft.
D = Displacement.
E = Construction Material.
F = Greatest Thickness of Armor.
Type and Name. A B C D E F
Ft. in. Ft. in. Ft. in. Tons. In.
Masted Turret Ships.
Amiral Duperré 319 5 66 11 26 10,315 Iron 23
Duguesclin 265 7 57 3 24 5,785 ” 11
Casemate Ships.
Foudroyant 371 7 66 5 24 8 9,630 ” 16.5
Devastation 371 7 66 5 9,630 ” 16.5
Redoubtable 330 66 5 24 11 8,658 ” 15.3
Colbert 314 1 57 3 27 11 8,167 Wood 8.7
Trident 314 1 57 3 27 11 8,164 ” 8.7
Friedland 314 1 57 3 27 11 8,164 ” 9.8
Richelieu 314 57 3 27 11 8,269 ” 8.7
Ocean 282 10 57 7 29 2 7,360 ” 7.8
Marengo 282 10 57 7 29 2 7,360 ” 7.8
Suffren 282 10 57 7 29 2 7,360 ” 7.8
Armored Frigates.
Gloire 252 3 55 9 27 10 5,530 ” 4.7
Couronne 260 54 3 25 5,813 Iron 4.7
Flandre 258 10 55 9 26 10 5,725 Wood 6
Provence 258 10 55 9 26 10 5,700 ” 6
Heroine 258 10 55 9 26 10 5,700 Iron 6
Gauloise 258 10 55 9 26 10 5,610 Wood 6
Guyenne 258 10 55 9 26 10 5,610 ” 6
Magnanime 258 10 55 9 26 10 5,610 ” 6
Savoie 258 10 55 9 26 10 5,610 ” 6
Revanche 258 10 55 9 26 10 5,610 ” 6
Surveillante 258 10 55 9 26 10 5,610 ” 6
Valeureuse 258 10 55 9 26 10 5,610 ” 6
Corvettes.
Bayard 230 45 9 21 5,785 Iron 9.85
Turenne 230 45 9 21 5,785 ” 9.85
Vauban 230 45 9 21 5,785 ” 9.85
La Gallissonniere 230 45 9 21 4,480 Wood 6
Casemated Corvettes.
Victorieuse 230 45 9 21 4,147 ” 6
Triomphante 230 45 9 21 4,147 ” 6
Alma 230 46 3 23 9 3,665 ” 6
Belliqueuese 230 46 3 23 9 3,410 ” 6
Jeanne d’Arc 230 46 3 23 9 3,371 ” 6
Thetis 230 46 3 23 9 3,371 ” 6
Armide 230 46 3 23 9 3,371 ” 6
Atalante 230 46 3 23 9 3,371 ” 6
Montcalm 230 46 3 23 9 3,371 ” 6
Reine Blanche 230 46 3 23 9 3,371 ” 6
Coast-defence Ships.
1st Class Rams.
Tonnerre 241 6 57 9 21 4 5,495 Iron 14
Fulminant 241 6 57 9 21 4 5,495 ” 14
Furieux 241 6 57 9 21 4 5,495 ” 14
Caïman ”
Indomptable ”
Terrible ”
2d Class Rams.
Tempete 241 6 57 9 16 9 4,452 ” 13.8
Tonnant 241 6 57 9 16 9 4,452 ” 13.8
Vengeur 241 6 57 9 16 9 4,452 ” 13.8
1st Class Rams.
Tigre 216 6 53 1 19 7½ 3,313 Wood 8.6
Belier 216 6 53 1 19 7½ 3,313 ” 8.6
Bouledogue 216 6 53 1 19 7½ 3,313 ” 8.6
Cerbere 216 6 53 1 19 7½ 3,313 ” 8.6
Taureau 216 6 53 1 19 7½ 3,313 ” 6
Monitor.
Onondaga 228 7 51 2 12 7½ 2,551 Iron 6.7
Armored Batteries.
Embuscade 129 7 51 10 10 10 1,422 ” 5.5
Protectrice 129 7 51 10 10 10 1,422 ” 5.5
Imprenable 129 7 51 10 10 10 1,422 ” 5.5
Refuge 129 7 51 10 10 10 1,422 ” 5.5
Implacable 144 4 48 5 8 8 1,338 ” 4.7
Opiniatre 144 4 48 5 8 8 1,338 ” 4.7
Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11 88 7 29 6 5 7 280 ” 3.1
G = Least Thickness of Armor.
H = Backing.
I = Horse-power.
J = Maximum Speed.
Type and Name. G H I J Battery.
In. In. Knots
Masted Turret Ships.
Amiral Duperré Armored only at water-line and turrets 14 6,000 IV 13¼-inch,
XIV 5½-inch.
Duguesclin 14 4,100 14 IV 9¼-inch,
I 7½-inch,
VI 5½-inch.
Casemate Ships.
Foudroyant 13.7 12.6 6,000 14 VI 12¼-inch
VIII 5½-inch.
Devastation 13.7 12.6 6,000 14 VI 12¼-inch,
VIII 5½-inch.
Redoubtable 8.7 15 6,000 14.5 VIII 10¾-inch,
VIII 5½-inch.
Colbert 6 34.5 4,800 14 VIII 10¾-inch,
I 9¼-inch,
VI 5½-inch.
Trident 6 34 4,800 14 VIII 10¾-inch,
I 9¼-inch,
VI 5½-inch.
Friedland 6 15 3,800 13.3 VIII 10¾-inch,
VIII 5½-inch.
Richelieu 6 34.5 3,800 13.8 VI 10¾-inch,
V 9¼-inch.
II 5¼-inch,
X 4¾-inch.
Ocean 6 32.3 3,878 13.8 IV 10¾-inch,
Marengo 6 32.3 3,673 13.5 IV 9¼-inch,
Suffren 6 32.3 4,181 14.1 VI 4¾-inch.
Armored Frigates.
Gloire 3 26 2,537 12.8 VI 9¼-inch,
IV 7½-inch.
Couronne 3 15 2,820 12.2 VIII 9¼-inch, IV 7½-inch.
Flandre 4 26 3,540 14.3
Provence 4 26 3,500 13.9
Heroine 4 26 3,143 12.1
Gauloise 4 26 3,500 13.9
Guyenne 4 26 3,500 13.9
Magnanime 4 26 3,500 13.9
Savoie 4 26 3,500 13.9
Revanche 4 26 3,500 13.9
Surveillante 4 26 3,500 13.9
Valeureuse 4 26 3,500 13.9
Corvettes.
Bayard 7 15 3,200 14 VI 9¼-inch, I 7½-inch, VI 5½-inch.
Turenne 7 15 3,200 14
Vauban 7 15 3,200 14
La Gallissonniere 4.7 26 2,376 13 VI 9¼-inch,
I 7¼-inch,
II 4¾-inch.
Casemated Corvettes.
Victorieuse 4.7 26 2,400 13.2 VI 9¼-inch,
I 7½-inch,
VI 5½-inch.
Triomphante 4.7 26 2,400 13.2 VI 9¼-inch,
I 7½-inch,
VI 5½-inch.
Alma 4.7 26 1,897 11.8 VI 7½-inch, IV 4¾-inch.
Belliqueuese 4.7 26 1,233 11.8
Jeanne d’Arc 4.7 26 1,900 12.3
Thetis 4.7 26 1,900 12.3
Armide 4.7 26 1,900 12
Atalante 4.7 26 1,900 12
Montcalm 4.7 26 1,900 12
Reine Blanche 4.7 26 1,900 12
Coast-defence Ships.
1st Class Rams.
Tonnerre 8.6 15.7 3,500 13.5 II 12½-inch.
Fulminant 8.6 15.7 3,500 13.5
Furieux 8.6 15.7 3,500 13.5
Caïman 13.5 VI 12½-inch..
Indomptable 13.5
Terrible 13.5
2d Class Rams.
Tempete 9.85 15.7 1,500 10 II 12½-inch..
Tonnant 9.85 15.7 1,500 10
Vengeur 9.85 15.7 1,500 10 II 9¼-inch..
1st Class Rams.
Tigre 6.3 31.5 1,800 12 II 9¼-inch.
Belier 6.3 31.5 1,800 12
Bouledogue 6.3 31.5 1,800 12
Cerbere 6.3 31.5 1,800 12
Taureau 4.3 26 1,805 11.9 I 12½-inch.
Monitor.
Onondaga 4 11.8 613 7 II 9¼-inch.
Armored Batteries.
Embuscade 4.3 15.7 440 8.5 IV 7½-inch.
Protectrice 4.3 15.7 440 8.5
Imprenable 4.3 15.7 440 8.5
Refuge 4.3 15.7 440 8.5
Implacable 4.3 15.7 490 6.7 III 9¼-inch.
Opiniatre 4.3 15.7 490 6.7
Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11 3.1 13.8 100 5.3 II 5½-inch.
AMIRAL DUPERRÉ. DUGUESCLIN.
Armored belt and four barbette turrets. Ram bow and overhanging dome stern. The armor-belt covers the water-line to the height of the main-deck beams, coming below the point of the ram and covering the steering-gear. The barbette turrets are arranged one on each side, abreast the forward smoke-stack, having an overhang of nearly half its diameter, so as to give clear fore-and-aft fire. The other two turrets are amidships, before and abaft the mizzen-mast. There are two armored pilot-houses on the Duperré, one abreast the forward turrets and one between the after ones; the Duguesclin has but one, forward. The gun-deck battery is composed of light rifled guns, unprotected. The deck plating of these ships is three inches in thickness (one inch steel over two inches of iron). A bow-gun works in a single port under the topgallant forecastle.
AMIRAL DUPERRÉ.
DEVASTATION. FOUDROYANT. REDOUBTABLE.
Armored belt and redoubt. Ram bow and dome stern. The belt of the Redoubtable encircles the water-line to the height of the main-deck beams, curving down forward over the point of the ram; that of the other two ships stops short of the curve of the counter in an armored bulkhead, the lower edge being carried on by an armored deck to protect the steering-gear. The sides forward and abaft the redoubt are given a rank tumble home, the redoubt rising straight to the spar-deck, thus giving clear fore-and-aft and beam fire from the main-deck battery. A heavy gun is mounted in barbette on top of the redoubt, each side, having a clear firing angle of 180°; the gun-slide alone is protected by armor, while a musket-proof shield is mounted on the forward part of the slide, as protection to the crew. On the spar-deck is carried a battery of light rifles in broadside.
DEVASTATION.
TRIDENT. FRIEDLAND.
TRIDENT.
Armored belt and casemate. Ram bow and dome stern. The belt encircles the water-line to the height of the main-deck beams. The casemate rises to the height of the spar-deck beams. At the forward end of the casemate, on each side, a barbette unarmored half-turret is built, being simply a projecting shelf for mounting a heavy gun. The sides from the main-deck up forward are given a sharp tumble home to permit clear forward fire; while aft the spar-deck rail is placed inboard about three feet, leaving a clear fire aft, giving the part of the spar-deck outside the rail the appearance of a continuous channel-piece. The turret guns are only protected by a light musket-proof shelter, rising above the slide. There is a light battery of broadside rifles on the spar-deck, a bow-gun working in one port under the forecastle, and a similar stern-gun. There is no forward or after fire from the main-deck battery.
COLBERT.
Of the same type as the Friedland, except that in place of the barbette half-turrets there are armored breastworks for the protection of a heavy bow and a heavy stern-gun on the spar-deck.
COLBERT.
RICHELIEU. MARENGO. OCEAN. SUFFREN.
SUFFREN.
Armored belt and casemate, with four armored barbette turrets. Ram bow, straight stern. The belt encircles the water-line, coming to but not covering the ram, which is a solid bronze casting. The barbette turrets are just over the corners of the casemate, projecting nearly half their diameter clear of the side for fore-and-aft fire. The side is not broken in or given a tumble home, as the muzzles of the turret guns are above the spar-deck rail. The Richelieu has twin screws, the others single ones. There is no fore-and-aft fire from the casemate. Light spar-deck broadside battery. Armored commander’s lookout.
BAYARD. TURENNE. LA GALLISSONNIERE. TRIOMPHANTE. VICTORIEUSE. VAUBAN.
Second-rate sea-going iron-clads. Armored belt and casemate and two barbette turrets. The belt encircles the water-line to the height of the main-deck beams, the casemate carrying the armor to the spar-deck. The barbette turrets are over the forward corners of the casemate. Ram bow and dome stern. Light spar-deck broadside battery. Bow-gun working in a single port under the forecastle.
VICTORIEUSE.
GLOIRE. COURONNE. FLANDRE. PROVENCE. HEROINE GAULOISE. GUYENNE. MAGNANIME. SAVOIE. REVANCHE. SURVEILLANTE. VALEUREUSE.
LA GLOIRE.
Broadside iron-clad frigates, completely armored. These vessels belong to the earliest type, and, with the exception of the Couronne and Heroine, they have wooden hulls. The armor extends from about three feet below the water-line to the spar-deck beams. Armored conning towers are placed abaft the main-mast. Originally built for a large battery of light smooth-bores, the height of the main-deck presents the full outfit of a heavy battery.
BELLIQUEUSE. ALMA. JEANNE D’ARC. THETIS. ARMIDE. ATALANTE. MONTCALM. REINE BLANCHE.
Second-class cruising iron-clads. Armor belt and casemate, and four barbette turrets. The belt comes to the main-deck beams all around, the casemate carrying it up to the spar-deck. The turrets are at the corners of the casemates. In some of these vessels the after turrets were left off, it being found that the hull was overweighted when it was attempted to put heavier guns aboard than the ships were originally intended to carry.
JEANNE D’ARC.
TONNERRE. FULMINANT. FURIEUX. TEMPETE. TONNANT. VENGEUR.
TONNERRE.
Single-turreted, casemated monitors for coast defence. These vessels are heavily armored at the water-line; the single turret is very large, in order to bring the two guns in it well apart, to gain clear fire aft on each side of the superstructure. This turret is on the forward third of the hull, and it, as well as the superstructure aft, is surrounded by a breastwork that does not come out to the side. On top of the turret is a barbette commander’s lookout. Forward the deck rises into a short forecastle, just abaft of which is an armored casemate giving ingress into the crew’s quarters. The superstructure abaft the turret is musket-proof, of a width just sufficient to permit the guns to get stern-fire. The upper part expands into a flying deck, with a low musket-proof shield, and corner stands for Hotchkiss machine-guns.
TIGRE. BELIER. CERBERE. BOULEDOGUE.
Monitor rams. These vessels have a low freeboard, the single turret being on the forward third of the hull, surrounded by a casemate, which also covers the lower part of the smoke-stack. A superstructure rises forward and aft of the turret and is semi-cylindrical, curving at the ends in such a manner as to give no foothold on any part. The turret is surmounted by a barbette lookout. The hulls are of wood and heavily strengthened at the ram. Double screws.
TAUREAU.
Similar to the above, with the exception that the turret is fixed and has four ports for bow and beam fire.
TAUREAU.
ONONDAGA.
Double-turreted American monitor; laminated plating, low freeboard, no casemate.
ROCHAMBEAU.
Casemated iron-clad (late Dunderberg). Ram bow, low freeboard, and rectangular casemate, with sloping sides giving fore-and-aft and beam fire.
ROCHAMBEAU.
EMBUSCADE. PROTECTRICE. IMPRENABLE. REFUGE. IMPLACABLE. OPINIATRE.
Armored floating batteries. Low freeboard forward and abaft, with rectangular casemates having perpendicular sides, and giving fore-and-aft and beam fire. Light draft.
EMBUSCADE.
CAIMAN. INDOMPTABLE. TERRIBLE.
Coast-defence vessels; type not known, but presumably citadel ships of a displacement not less than 12,000 tons. The battery of this type is six 13¼-inch guns. They are evidently intended as more powerful vessels than either the Inflexible or Duilio.
FRENCH UNARMORED FLEET. (Rapid Cruisers.)
A = Length between Perpendiculars.
B = Breadth of Beam.
C = Maximum Draft.
D = Displacement.
E = Construction Material.
Type and Name. A B C D E
Ft. in. Ft. in. Ft. in. Tons.
1st Class Cruisers.
Duquesne 326 6 50 22 7 5,345 Iron sheathed
Tourville 326 6 50 22 7 5,345 ”
2d Class Cruisers.
Duguay Trouin 289 8 42 9 16 1 3,070 ”
Villars 249 3 37 11 15 1 2,231 Wood
Forfait 249 3 37 11 15 1 2,231 ”
Magon 249 3 37 11 15 1 2,231 ”
Roland 249 3 37 11 15 1 2,231 ”
La Perouse 262 5 37 5 17 2,200 ”
D’Estaing 262 5 37 5 17 2,200 ”
Monge 262 5 37 5 17 2,200 ”
Nielly 262 5 37 5 17 2,200 ”
* * * * 262 5 37 5 17 2,200 ”
* * * * 262 5 37 5 17 2,200 ”
Infernet 245 8 35 9 12 5 1,865 ”
Champlain 245 8 35 9 12 5 1,865 ”
Laclocheterie 245 8 35 9 12 5 1,865 ”
Du Petit Thouars 245 8 35 9 12 5 1,865 ”
Sané 1,900 ”
Seignelay 1,900 ”
Fabert 1,900 ”
3d Class Cruisers.
Eclaireur 236 2 35 5 14 8 1,610 Composite
Rigaut de Genouilly 236 2 35 5 14 8 1,610 ”
3d Class Dispatch Vessels.
Bisson 200 28 5 11 833 ”
Labourdonnais 200 28 5 11 833 ”
Hussard 200 28 5 11 833 ”
Lancier 200 28 5 11 833 ”
Chasseur 200 28 5 11 833 ”
Voltigeur 200 28 5 11 833 ”
Bouvet ”
Parseval 850 ”
F = Indicated Horse-power.
G = Maximum Speed.
H = Date of Launch.
Type and Name. F G H Battery.
Knots Year.
1st Class Cruisers.
Duquesne 6,589 17 1876 VII 7½-inch,
XIV 5½-inch.
Tourville 6,589 17 1877 VII 7½-inch,
XIV 5½-inch.
2d Class Cruisers.
Duguay Trouin 3,740 16 1877 V 7½-inch,
V 5½-inch.
Villars 2,790 15 Building VI 6½-inch, X 5½-inch.
Forfait 2,790 15 ”
Magon 2,790 15 ”
Roland 2,790 15 ”
La Perouse 2,790 15 ”
D’Estaing 2,790 15 ”
Monge 2,790 15 ”
Nielly 2,790 15 ”
* * * * 2,790 15 ”
* * * * 2,790 15 ”
Infernet 1,784 14.4 1869 I 6½-inch, VIII 5½-inch.
Champlain 1,784 14.4 1872
Laclocheterie 1,784 14.4 1872
Du Petit Thouars 1,784 14.4 1875
Sané 1,967 15 1867
Seignelay 1,900 14.7 1875
Fabert 1,900 14.7 1875
3d Class Cruisers.
Eclaireur 1,900 15 1876 VIII 5½-inch.
Rigaut de Genouilly 1,900 15 1877
3d Class Dispatch Vessels.
Bisson 850 12.2 1877 IV 5½-inch.
Labourdonnais 850 12.2 1876
Hussard 850 12.2 1876
Lancier 850 12.2 1877
Chasseur 850 12.2 Building
Voltigeur 850 12.2 ”
Bouvet 850 12 1876 I 6½-inch, II 5½-inch, I 4¾-inch.
Parseval 850 12 1877
FRENCH UNARMORED FLEET—(CONTINUED.)
Type and Name. Displacement. Date of Launch. Battery.
Tons. Year.
1st Class Gun-boats.
Crocodile 452 I 7½-inch, II 4-inch.
Lionne
Lutin
Lynx
Milan
Vautour
Diligente 393 II 5½-inch.
2d Class Gun-boats.
Chacal 295 II 5½-inch.
Etendard
Fanfare
Gladiateur
Hyene
Jaguar
Leopard
Oriflamme
Couleuvre 295 II 5½-inch.
Décidée
Frelon
Pique
Surprise
Tactique
Epée 177 I 9¼-inch,
28 Gun-boats 177 I 4¾-inch.
Transports.
Bievre 1,475 II 5½-inch.
Oise 1,770
Caravans 2,868 1875
Ampère Building
Annamite 5,840 1876
Mytho 5,840 Building
Shamrock 5,840 ”
Tonquin 5,840 ”
Allier 1,655 ” IV 5½-inch.
Nievre 1,655 ”
Drac 1,655 ”
Saone 1,655 ”
DUQUESNE. TOURVILLE.
Iron frigates, sheathed with wood and coppered. Strengthened bows for ramming, with heavy bronze rams. Three half-turrets or platforms on each side of the spar-deck, projecting clear of the side to give clear fore-and-aft fire. Bow-gun working in a single port under the forecastle. Pilot-house and chart-room on a bridge forward of the smoke-stacks. Boats carried on a gallows-frame between the smoke-stacks. Fine lines, heavy shoulder; the bow-frames are given a flare out from the main-deck up, to give a full forecastle for working the bow-gun. Single screw, full sail-power. Gun-deck, broadside battery, fourteen 5½-inch rifles. Spar-deck battery, seven 7½-inch rifles. Bow-fire, three 7½-inch; beam-fire, nine 5½-inch (two guns can be shifted on the gun-deck, so as to give nine for a broadside), three 7½-inch; stern-fire, two 7½-inch. Two sets of engines and boilers, placed one abaft the other for protection. Between the forward turrets on the spar-deck are the wash-rooms and water-closets, giving the appearance of a fourth half-turret. Maximum speed at sea for 24 hours, 16½ knots.
TOURVILLE.
DUGUAY TROUIN.
Iron corvette, sheathed with wood and coppered. Strengthened bow for ramming, with heavy bronze ram. Four half-turrets, similar to those of the Tourville. Bow-gun working under the forecastle in a single port. Single screw, full sail-power. All the battery carried on the spar-deck, leaving a clear, roomy main-deck. Stern-gun mounted in barbette on a centre-pivot carriage. Bow-fire, two 7¼-inch, one 5½-inch; beam-fire, two 7¼-inch, three 5½-inch; stern fire, two 7¼-inch, one 5½-inch.
DUGUAY TROUIN.
VILLARS CLASS (seventeen in number).
Second-class wooden corvettes, with strengthened ram bow. Two light bow-guns firing through recessed ports, giving bow and beam fire. (In some cases the guns are on the forecastle, in others underneath.) Stern-gun mounted on a centre-pivot carriage in barbette. Midship guns of heavy calibre, the deck being carried out slightly, to give them an extreme firing angle.
VILLARS.
ECLAIREUR CLASS (two in number).
Third-class composite corvettes, with strengthened ram bow. Bow pivot-gun mounted on the forecastle: stern-pivot in barbette; six guns in broadside.
ECLAIREUR.
LANCIER CLASS (eight in number).
Avisos, or fourth-class corvettes, composite, with strengthened ram bows. Four rifled-guns mounted on centre-pivot carriages in the midship line of the vessel. Drop-rail abreast the main-deck guns.
LANCIER.
LYNX CLASS (seven in number).
First-class composite gun-boats, with strengthened ram bows. Light, centre-pivoting rifled bow and stern-guns, and one heavy rifled, centre-pivot gun amidships firing in barbette.
LYNX.
FARCY CLASS (twenty-seven in number).
Second-class iron gun-boats. These vessels are more nearly large launches, built with ram bows to give them good displacement. One heavy gun is mounted in the bow, the slope of the bow from the ram up being carried up to form a musket-proof shield, permitting the gun to fire through an embrasure.[2]
TROMBLON.
MYTHO CLASS (four in number).
First-class iron troop-ships, similar in general to the English troopers of the Serapis class. Capacity for berthing 1700 men with all the camp equipage.
MYTHO.
DRAC CLASS (four in number).
Light cavalry transports. These vessels are composite built and may serve either as transports or gun-boats, as they carry a battery of two light and two heavy centre-pivoting rifles. They are used for the transportation of cavalry horses, artillery, and stores.
DRAC.
BIEVRE CLASS (four in number).
Light, fast iron transports, similar in general to the Drac class.
FRENCH GENERAL-SERVICE FLEET. (Old-Type Steam Cruisers.)
A = Displacement.
B = Indicated Horse-power.
C = Guns.
D = Construction Material.
E = Date of Launch.
Type and Name. A B C D E
Tons. Year.
Ships of the Line.
Souverain 5,115 25 Wood 1856
Louis XIV 4,820 12 ” 1854
Ville de Bourdeaux 5,210 12 ” 1860
Ville de Lyon 5,210 12 ” 1861
Castiglione 5,500 12 ” 1857
Masséna 5,015 12 ” 1860
Fontenoy 3,934 12 ” 1858
Jean Bart 3,934 22 ”
Saint Louis 3,934 12 ” 1854
Frigates.
Pallas 3,560 1,330 34 ” 1860
Magicienne 3,375 1,310 32 ” 1861
Themis 3,375 1,310 18 ” 1862
Victoire 3,325 1,310 16 ” 1861
Flore 3,100 1,520 18 ” 1867
Clorinde 1,740 1,430 12 ” 1865
Corvettes.
Amorique 2,800 1,040 22 ” 1862
Minerve 2,700 1,530 22 ” 1865
Venus 2,700 1,530 22 ” 1864
Chateau Renaud 1,830 1,700 5 ” 1866
Dupleix 1,780 1,050 10 ” 1861
Decrès 1,770 1,480 6 ” 1866
Desaix 1,640 1,780 6 ” 1866
Laplace 1,590 700 10 ” 1852
Cosmos 1,840 1,100 13 ” 1861
D’Assas 1,920 740 16 ” 1864
Sloops. (Avisos, 1st Class.)
Beautemps 1,270 1,050 6 ” 1872
Beaupré 1,270 1,050 6 ” 1872
Duchaffaut 1,289 1,050 8 ” 1872
Hugon 1,290 1,050 6 ” 1872
Kerguelen 1,280 1,050 6 ” 1872
Bourayne 1,260 960 6 ” 1869
Dayot 1,260 960 6 ” 1869
Ducouëdic 1,260 960 6 ” 1869
Sloops. (Avisos, 2d Class.)
Kersaint 1,270 960 6 ” 1869
Segond 1,260 960 6 ” 1869
Vaudreuil 1,280 1,050 6 ” 1870
D’Estrées 1,280 1,000 6 ” 1867
Volta 1,300 1,000 6 ” 1867
Hamelin 1,220 1,000 6 ” 1866
Limier 1,220 1,000 6 ” 1866
Talisman 1,310 800 6 ” 1863
Kleber 1,260 740 2 ” 1856
Forbin 1,250 870 4 ” 1859
Linois 830 720 6 ” 1867
Cassard 850 660 3 ” 1859
Hirondelle 1,080 1,780 2 ” 1870
Despatch Vessels (Avisos, 2d Class).
Renaud 840 490 4 ” 1866
Lamotte Piquet 720 420 4 ” 1859
Latouche Treville 720 390 4 ” 1860
Curieux 760 560 4 ” 1859
Surcouff 700 430 4 ” 1858
Bougainville 740 310 6 ” 1859
Bruat 700 490 4 ” 1866
Adonis 730 490 4 ” 1868
Guichen 700 460 2 ” 1863
Boursaint 750 610 3 ” 1872
Corse 510 220 ” 1842
Transports.
Algesiras 5,600 2,100 4 ” 1842
Charlemagne 5,600 1,150 12 ” 1851
Intrépide 5,600 2,960 4 ” 1864
Ville de Paris 5,600 1,350 12 ” 1850
Guerrière 3,200 1,350 4 ” 1860
Entreprenante 3,200 780 4 ” 1858
Dryade 3,200 540 4 ” 1856
Ceres 3,200 410 4 ” 1857
Danaë 3,250 540 4 ” 1888
Renommée 3,200 540 4 ” 1847
Européen 2,350 1,200 2 Iron
Japon 2,300 960 2 Wood
Aveyron 3,500 1,520 4 ” 1864
Correze 3,500 1,520 4 ” 1868
Creuze 3,500 1,520 2 ” 1863
Sarthe 3,500 1,520 2 ” 1862
Tarne 3,500 1,520 2 ” 1863
Orme 3,000 750 4 ” 1862
Var 3,000 750 4 ” 1863
Calvados 3,000 540 4 ” 1856
Finisterre 3,000 650 4 ” 1859
Garonne 3,000 650 4 ” 1859
Jura 3,000 650 4 ” 1855
Dordogne 2,400 370 4 ” 1855
Maine 2,400 370 4 ” 1855
Meuse 2,400 370 4 ” 1855
Rhin 2,400 560 4 ” 1855
Yonne 2,400 370 4 ” 1856
Seine 2,400 370 4 Iron
Charente 2,000 280 4 ” 1856
Adour 1,800 250 2 ” 1856
Ariege 1,800 450 2 ” 1865
Isère 1,800 450 2 ” 1865
Moselle 1,970 390 2 ”
Vienne 1,800 370 2 Wood 1858
Cher 1,400 610 6 ” 1868
Indre 1,400 610 6 ” 1864
Dives 1,682 670 2 ” 1870
Rance 1,682 670 6 ” 1870
Sendre 1,682 670 6 ” 1872
Vire 1,682 670 6 ” 1868
Loiret 1,200 210 3 ” 1856
Paddle-wheel frigates Albatros, Magellan.
”corvettes Catinat, Coligny, Eumenide.
Four paddle-wheel gun-boats, 1st class, 700 to 800 tons, two to four guns.
Four”” 2d ” 700 tons, four guns.
Thirty screw tenders.
GERMANY.
ARMORED FLEET.
A = Length between Perpendiculars.
B = Breadth of Beam.
C = Maximum Draft.
D = Displacement.
E = Construction Material.
F = Greatest Thickness of Armor.
Type and Name. A B C D E F
Ft. Ft. Ft. in. Tons. In.
Redoubt Frigates.
Kaiser 280 62 24 8 7,440 Iron 11¾
Deutschland 280 62 24 8 7,560 ” 11¾
Turret Frigates.
Friederich der Grosse 298 52 24 8 6,560 ” 10½
Preussen 308 54 24 8 6,748 ” 10½
Casemate Frigates.
König Wilhelm 353 60 26 6 9,451 ” 9¼
Friederich Karl 290 55 24 5,819 ” 4¾
Kron Prinz 286 24 6 5,393 ” 4¾
Barbette Corvettes.
Sachsen 213 51 19 8 7,135 ” 9
Baiërn 213 51 19 8 7,135 ” 9
Würtemberg 213 51 19 8 7,135 ” 9
Two others 213 51 19 8 7,135 ” 9
Redoubt Corvette.
Hansa 285 51 21 7 3,497 Wood 6¼
Monitor.
Arminius 197 36 13 7 1,558 ” 4½
Redoubt Ram.
Prinz Adalbert 158 27 21 7 3,863 ” 4½
Armored Gun-boats.
Wespe 10 2 985 Iron 8
Viper 10 2 985 ” 8
Biene 10 2 985 ” 8
Mücke 10 2 985 ” 8
Scorpion 10 2 985 ” 8
Basilisk 10 2 985 ” 8
Four others 10 2 985 ” 8
River Monitors.
Rhein 164 25 3 6 1½
Mosel 164 25 3 6 1½
G = Least Thickness of Armor.
H = Backing.
I = Indicated Horse-power.
J = Maximum Speed.
Type and Name. G H I J Battery.
In. In. Knots
Redoubt Frigates.
Kaiser 6¼ 10¼ 8,000 14½ VIII 10¼-inch, I 8¼-inch.
Deutschland
Turret Frigates.
Friederich der Grosse 5½ 8¼ 5,400 14 IV 10¼-inch, II 6¾-inch.
Preussen
Casemate Frigates.
König Wilhelm 5½ 9¾ 8,000 14¾ XVIII 9¼-inch, V 8¼-inch.
Friederich Karl 3 15 3,500 13½ XVI 8¼-inch.
Kron Prinz 3 16 4,800 14¼
Barbette Corvettes.
Sachsen 9 7¾ 5,600 14 I 12-inch, IV 10¼-inch
Baiërn 9 7¾ 5,600 14
Würtemberg 9 7¾ 5,600 14
Two others 9 7¾ 5,600 14
Redoubt Corvette.
Hansa 4 12½ 3,000 12 VIII 8¼-inch
Monitor.
Arminius 3 9 1,200 10½ IV 8¼-inch
Redoubt Ram.
Prinz Adalbert 3 12 1,000 9 I 8¼-inch II 6¾-inch.
Armored Gun-boats.
Wespe 4 8 700 9 I 12-inch.
Viper 4 8 700 9
Biene 4 8 700 9
Mücke 4 8 700 9
Scorpion 4 8 700 9
Basilisk 4 8 700 9
Four others 4 8 700 9
River Monitors.
Rhein 1¼ 8 80 6 II 4½-inch.
Mosel 1¼ 8 80 6
KAISER. DEUTSCHLAND.
Armored belt, redoubt, and stern casemate. Ram bow and straight stern. The belt encircles the water-line, coming up to the height of the main-deck beams abaft the redoubt, but forward of it reduced in height to not over three feet above the water-line, and having a heavy steel deck at the height of its upper edge. The belt does not cover the ram. The sides forward and abaft the redoubt are given a rank tumble home, while the redoubt is carried straight up to the spar-deck beams, opening fore-and-aft and beam fire from the angular ports, (vide Devastation, French). The stern casemate prevents raking from aft, and also protects a stern-gun working in a single port. The engines and boilers form two distinct sets, one abaft the other, the magazines and shell-lockers coming between them. The redoubt has an overhang clear of the side of 3½ feet forward and 1½ feet aft. There is no bow-gun, the bow-fire coming from the redoubt. The after-redoubt guns only fire to within 15° of right astern, the stern-gun filling out the dead-angle. Single screw, full sail-power.
KAISER.
FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE. PREUSSEN.
Armored belt, breastwork, and two revolving turrets. These ships are built on the lines of the Monarch, although improved in detail. The belt encircles the water-line, but does not come as low down as the point of the ram. The breastwork surrounds the boilers and the bottoms of the turrets, but the engines are outside of and abaft it. The turrets are closer together than in the Monarch, and have no upper works to interfere with their fire. The dead-angles of the turret-guns are filled by a bow and stern-gun working in single unprotected ports. These ships have single screws and about three-quarter sail-power.
PREUSSEN.
KÖNIG WILHELM.
KÖNIG WILHELM.
Armored belt and long, main-deck casemate, stern casemate, and two spar-deck redoubts. Ram bow and straight stern. The belt encircles the water-line, coming to the height of the main-deck beams aft, but somewhat lower forward of the casemate, that portion being covered by a steel deck. There is no forward or after fire from the casemate, the sides rising straight up fore and aft. The ends of the casemate are protected from raking by armored bulkheads, rising to the spar-deck beams forward and abaft. The stern casemate protects a single gun working in one port. At the forward end of the main casemate, and rising clear of the upper deck, is a redoubt—or rather traverse, for it is unprotected at the rear—giving protection to two guns working each in two ports for fore-and-aft and beam fire. At the after-end of the main casemate is a similar traverse, which has an overhang of several feet, its two guns working also each in two ports for stern and beam fire (vide Sultan, English). These traverses encumber the spar-deck for working the gear of the sails. Single screw and full sail-power.
FRIEDRICH KARL. KRON PRINZ.
Armored belt and long casemate with bow redoubt. Ram bow and straight stern. The belt encircles the water-line to the height of the main-deck beams, coming down in a curve forward well over the ram. There is no fore-and-aft fire from the casemate, the ship being wall-sided. The bow redoubt cuts off the point of the bow above the spar-deck beams and protects a bow-gun working in a single port. There is a high, oval, armored pilot-house just abaft the main-mast. No stern-fire. Single screw and full sail-power.
FRIEDRICH KARL.
SACHSEN. BAIERN. WÜRTEMBERG.
(Two others not yet named.)
Partial armored belt and two barbette casemates. Ram bow, round stern. Half sail-power (brig rigged). Four smoke-stacks. The belt forms a casemate for the boilers and engines, covering the middle third of the ship, the lower edge being prolonged in a heavy steel deck, which, aft, protects the steering-gear. This casemate rises to the spar-deck beams. At its after-end a high, rectangular barbette casemate rises well up above the spar-deck rail, giving clear fore-and-aft and beam fir to its four guns. At the forward end of the casemate is an oval barbette turret (vide Temeraire, English) amidships, giving clear bow and beam fire to its single gun. These ships gain a nearly perfect all-around fire from the heaviest calibre guns, with a maximum thickness of armor. They combine great armor and battery strength with light draft and displacement.
SACHSEN.
HANSA.
HANSA.
Armored belt and double-decked redoubt. Swan-breasted bow strengthened for ramming, pointed stern, single screw, full sail-power. The belt encircles the water-line to the height of the main-deck. The main-deck redoubt is short and does not give fore-and-aft fire, the ship being wall-sided. The upper-deck redoubt, rising a little above the spar-deck rail, is octagonal, to permit angular ports for fore-and-aft and beam fire. The spar-deck rail is carried inboard parallel to the keel to open the angular ports.
ARMINIUS.
ARMINIUS.
Double-turreted monitor, with ram bow and no overhang. Light flying deck, single screw. (American type modified.)
PRINZ ADALBERT.
Armored belt, double redoubt. Long ram bow, round stern, single screw, half sail-power. The belt encircles the water-line to the height of the upper deck. The curve of the ram bow is carried up, forming a spar-deck redoubt, giving protection to a single heavy bow-gun working in one port. A second redoubt, well aft, gives protection to two guns, each working in two ports for fore-and-aft and beam fire. A superstructure aft cuts off the stern-fire from these guns, and the forward redoubt cuts off the bow-fire. The shape of both of the redoubts is nearly circular. The Stonewall (Confederate) belonged to this type. (Sister ships.)
PRINZ ADALBERT.
WESPE. VIPER. BIENE. MÜCKE. SCORPION. BASILISK. RHEIN. MOSEL.
(Four others not yet named.)
Small, light-draft, armored gun-boats. All except the Rhein and Mosel have an armored belt and a horseshoe-shaped traverse, giving protection to the crew of a single barbette gun, which gives only bow-fire. They are provided with rams. The Rhein and Mosel are light-draft monitors, similar to the Austrian Danube gun-boats. (See Austrian Danube monitors.) The Wespe class belongs to the English Staunch and the French Farcy type.
GERMAN UNARMORED FLEET. (Fast Cruisers.)
Type and Name. Displacement. Maximum Speed. Battery.
Tons. Knots.
Iron Gun-deck Corvettes.
Leipsic 3,863 16 XII 6¾-inches.
Bismarck 3,863 16
Blücher 2,460 15 XVI 5¾-inches.
Stosch 2,460 15
Moltke 2,460 15
Sedan 2,460 15
One other 2,460 15
Wooden Gun-deck Corvettes.
Freya 1,954 14½ II 6¾-inch, VI 5¾-inch.
Louise 1,665 14
Ariadne 1,665 13
GERMAN GENERAL-SERVICE FLEET. (Old-Type Steam Cruisers.)
Type and Name. Displacement. Maximum Speed. Guns
Tons. Knots.
Wooden Gun-deck Corvettes.
Elizabeth 2,428 12 18
Hertha 2,227 10¾ 19
Vineta 2,227 11 19
2d Class Corvettes.
Augusta 1,760 13¾ 10
Arcona 1,760 13½ 10
Gazelle 1,760 13½ 10
Nymphe 1,760 13¾ 10
Medusa 1,760 13¾ 10
Victoria 1,760 14 10
Ariadne 1,650 12½ 6
Gun-boats.
Albatross 695 10½ 4
Nautilus 695 10½ 4
Wolf 482 10½ 4
Hyäne 482 10½ 4
Cyclop 395 8½ 4
Blitz 395 8½ 4
Two others 395 8½ 4
Komet 340 8½ 3
Meteor 340 8½ 8
Delphin 340 8½ 3
Drache 340 8½ 3
Otter 130 8½ 3
Fuchs 260 8 1
Habicht 260 8 1
Hai 260 1
Tiger 260 1
Natter 260 1
Salamander 260 1
Scorpion 260 1
Sperber 260 1
Transport and Dispatch Vessels.
Hohenzollern 1,690 2
Three others 1,690 2
Pommerania 380 2
Lorelei 380 2
Grille 337 2
Falke 1,004 2
Harbor-tugs. Torpedo-launches. Hulks. Guard-ships.
GREECE.
ARMORED VESSELS.
Type and Name. Displacement. Armor. Maximum Speed. Battery.
Tons. Inches. Knots.
Broadside Frigates.
Olga 2,060 4½ to 5 10 II 9-inch. X 7-inch Armstrong.
Casemate Gun-boat.
Georgius 1,800 7 13 II 9-inch.
UNARMORED VESSELS.
1 Screw Corvette, Hellas.
5 Yachts (old blockade runners).
1 Screw Gun-boat.
7 Pinnaces and small Gun-boats.
OLGA.
Completely armored broadside frigate or large corvette; ram bow, straight stern. Armor-belt enclosing water-line to the height of spar-deck beams. (See Maria Pia, Italian.)
GEORGIUS.
Armored belt and hexagonal casemate amidships. The rail forward of the casemate is carried inboard parallel to the keel to open the bow-fire from the casemate. Abaft, the rail is cut in for some distance from the casemate, and given a rank tumble home, to open the after-fire. No stern-fire. Double screws, three-quarter sail-power. The armor has a backing of ten inches. The guns work on turn-tables, one on each side, and have a firing-angle of about 110° from each port.
GEORGIUS.
HOLLAND.
ARMORED FLEET.
A = Length between Perpendiculars.
B = Breadth of Beam.
C = Maximum Draft.
D = Displacement.
E = Greatest Thickness of Armor.
F = Least Thickness of Armor.
Type and Name. A B C D E F
Ft. Ft. in. Ft. in. Tons. In. In.
Ram Turret-ships.
König der Nederlanden 280 51 19 8 5,197 8 6
Prins Hendrik 230 44 18 10 2,360 4.5 4
Rams.
Stier 193 6 36 6 15 6 2,060 6 4
Schorpioen 193 6 36 15 6 2,140 6 4
Buffel 205 40 15 6 2,162 6 4
Guinea 205 40 15 6 2,338 6 4
1st Class Ram Monitor.
Draak 195 46 10 10 2,121 8 6
2d Class Ram Monitors.
Matador 195 46 9 10 1,623 4.5 4.5
Luipaard 187 44 8 8 1,500 4.5 4.5
Hyaena 187 44 8 6 1,540 3 4.5
Panter 187 44 8 6 1,540 3 4.5
Haai 187 44 8 6 1,540 3 4.5
Wesp 187 44 8 6 1,540 3 4.5
Adder 187 44 8 6 1,540 3 4.5
Monitors.
Krokodil 187 44 8 6 1,505 2.9 5.5
Heiligerlee 187 44 8 6 1,505 2.9 5.5
Cerberus 187 44 8 6 1,505 2.9 5.5
Bloedhound 187 44 8 6 1,505 2.9 5.5
Tiyger 187 44 8 6 1,391 2.9 5.5
Gun-boat.
Nummer 1 164 38 6 11 394 2.9 4.5
Light-draft Gun-boats.
Vahalis 150 11 8 4 4 11 256 4.5 4
Isala 150 11 8 4 4 3 360 5 4.3
Rhenus 150 11 8 4 4 3 360 5 4.3
Mosa 150 11 8 4 4 3 360 5 4.3
Merva 150 11 8 4 4 3 360 5 4.3
G = Backing.
H = Indicated Horse-power.
I = Maximum Speed.
J = Date of Launch.
Type and Name. G H I J Battery.
In. Knots Year
Ram Turret-ships.
König der Nederlanden 11.8 4,630 11.9 1874 IV 11-inch Armstrong IV 4¾-inch Krupp.
Prins Hendrik 9.8 2,400 12.1 1866 IV 9-inch Armstrong IV 4¾-inch Krupp.
Rams.
Stier 11.8 2,200 12.3 1867 IV 9-inch Armstrong
Schorpioen 11.8 2,269 12.8 1867 IV””
Buffel 9.8 2,200 12.7 1867 IV 9-inch Armstrong IV 30-pdr. smooth.
Guinea 9.8 2,200 12.7 1867 IV 9-inch Armstrong IV 30-pdr. smooth.
1st Class Ram Monitor.
Draak 11.8 800 10 1877 II 11-inch Krupp.
2d Class Ram Monitors.
Matador 9.8 680 8 1877 II 11-inch Krupp.
Luipaard 9.8 680 9 1876 I ””
Hyaena 9.8 680 9 1870 II 9-inch Armstrong.
Panter 9.8 680 9 1871
Haai 9.8 680 9 1868
Wesp 9.8 680 9 1869
Adder 9.8 680 9 1868
Monitors.
Krokodil 11.8 630 9 1868 II 9-inch Armstrong.
Heiligerlee 11.8 630 9 1868
Cerberus 11.8 630 9 1869
Bloedhound 11.8 630 9 1869
Tiyger 11.8 630 9 1868
Gun-boat.
Nummer 1 10.6 360 9 1863 II 60-pdr. smooth.
Light-draft Gun-boats.
Vahalis 7 200 8 1870 II 60-pdr. smooth.
Isala 5.1 320 8 1876 II 4¾-inch Krupp.
Rhenus 5.1 320 8 1877
Mosa 5.1 320 8 1878
Merva 5.1 320 8 1878
KONING DER NEDERLANDEN. PRINZ HENDRIK.
Double-turreted, high-sided, sea-going monitors. Armored belt and casemate; ram bow, straight stern. The belt encloses the water-line to the height of the main-deck beams. The casemate encloses the bottoms of the turrets, engines, and boilers, occupying the middle third of the vessel. The fore-and-aft fire of the turret guns is completely cut off by the superstructures forming forecastle and cabin, and which rise to the height of the top of the turrets.