Chilean Armada revisited
Originally posted by JRaup
Chilean naval OOB for 1936:
BBs:
Huascar (1865-1130tons)
Capitan Prat (1874-discarded in 1936-6901tons)
Almirante Latorre (1913-28000tons)
Cruisers:
Blanco Encalada (1893-4420tons)
Chacabuco (1898-4300tons)
O'Higgins (1898-8500tons)
DDs:
Almirante Lynch Class (2 in class- 1430 tons)
Serrano Class (6 in class-1430 tons-all 1928 vintage)
SNs:
6 400ton WW1 Era subs
3 Capitan O'Brien Class (modified Brit O class Subs)
Plus they received some River and Flower class Frigates and Corvettes, purchased from the RCN 1945/46.
i have some spare time right now, so i will post the info anyway...
based on this post of JRaup....
BB Almirante Latorre:
you can find it up there.
Monitor Huascar:
Year 1865
1.180 tons (B.O.M).
1 Gatling .44.
1 cannon of 12 lb.
2 cannons of 40 lb.
2 cannons of 300 lb.
Send to construct by Peru to the shipyards Laird Brothers, Birkenhead, Poplar on Thames, in England, in 1864, according to the design of the Captain Cowper Coles of the Real Navy, under the model "Ericsson".
The 300 tubes of lbs (10") were of muzzle-loading mounted in an installed circular revolving tower in crujía, designed by the Captain Cowper Coles of the Real Navy.
Sent to the water the 7 of October of 1865. Finished in December of 1865. It weighed anchor of England the 20 of January of 1866, not reaching to arrive after the War against Spain.
It participated in the internal wars of Peru and as rebellious it faced in Ilo the English ships "Amesthyst" and "Shah", occasion in which a torpedo went off to him, that the monitor eluded.
It is the most shining ship of the Peruvian Navy in 1879, during the War of the Pacific, commanded by Admiral Miguel Grau Seminary, distinguished and brave sailor of that nation.
The 21 of May of 1879 the Chilean corvette "Emerald" was sank in the Naval Combat of Iquique.
Captured by Chile in the Naval Battle of Angamos, the 8 of October of 1879, in which his Commander Admiral Miguel Grau died.
It operated the rest of the War of the Pacific under Chilean flag, emphasizing in the cannonade of Arica and death of Manuel Thomson Porto Mariño and in the blockade of El Callao.
In 1885 four boilers were settled to him in the Lever shipyards, Murphy & Co. of Creek of the Boat, (today Creek Sandal), an steam powered apparatus to move the tower of the tubes, a new helix designed by shipyards Laird Brothers, settled a new chimney little more discharge than the original one and the boxes of smoke and the "shirts" of the chimney renewed.
The cover of the between-decks was renewed and planks in the upper deck changed. Also one repaired doblefondo and the machines to him.
In 1887 a steam engine of two horizontal cylinders settled to him, constructed by the Morrison company, to move the artillery tower.
Later, during the Civil War of 1891, it participated in the fight in the side of the congressmen.
It was recovered like a historical relic in 1934, being painted of yellow and gray. Four tubes of greeting in the ailerons of the bridge were settled to him and the flag of the Command in Head of the Second Naval Zone is hoisted, tradition that has continued to date.
Between 1951 and 1952, thanks to the initiative, perseverance and push of the Commander-in-Chief of the Second Naval Zone, Rear admiral Pedro Espina Ritchie, began the total restoration of the monitor, with the intention to leave it as it was in 1878, and to became a sanctuary where they venerated the Naval Glorias of Chile and Peru. The work was facilitated with numerous objects, furniture, accessories, etc., that were in perfect state of conservation in the Warehouses of the Naval Arsenal of Talcahuano.
Conclusion: this ship must not be included in the OOB.
Acorazado Capitan Prat
Year 1890
6901 tn
4-47mm.
10-37mm.
6-57mm.
8 cannons Canet de 4.7"/45, double towers of quick fire.
4 cannons Canet de 9.4"/35, in simple towers.
5 machineguns Maxim.
4 torpedo tubes of 18", under flotation line.
In fulfillment to the Law of 22 of August of 1887 it was constructed in the shipyards Forges ET Chantiers of the Mediterranée, the Seine, France. Sent to the water the 20 of December of 1890, in a ceremony presided over by the Rear admiral Juan Jose Latorre, Naval Mission leader of Chile in Europe.
It was the first ship military in the world whose artillery was moved by electrical motors. Each tube of 9,4"counted on two motors, of which one era of respect and served to drive the ammunition and shell hoists. They were arranged in simple towers, located one to prow, another one to stern and one to each band.
The electricity was produced by two dynamos driven by steam engines of 40 HP, with excitation compound.
Sent to Chile in May of 1893, getting up like ship standard of Escuadra in control of the Rear admiral Luis Uribe Orrego.
It was reformed in 1909, installing 12 boilers Babcock of water tubes, which increased its speed to 19,5 knots. Also the height of the chimneys was increased.
In 1920 it was in disarmament.
In 1926 it was not considered a floating defense.
In 1928 was activated as mother of submarines, which fulfilled until 1930.
In 1935 it was in disarmament in Coquimbo, being a Mechanics school.
In 1942 its taking apart was authorized.
Conclusion: this ship must not be included in the OOB.
Crucero Blanco Encalada (2do)
Year 1893
4.420 tn
5 torpedo tubes of 18", 2 at each side over the line of flotation and one on prow submerged.
12 - 3 pdr.
2 cannons of 8"/40.
10 cannons of 6"/40.
Contracted its construction in 1892 to replace the armored frigate of the same name sunk during the Civil War of 1891, to the Shipyards Armstrong Mitchell, Withworth & Co. Ltd, Elswick, Newcastle, upon Tyne, England, with a design derived from the Japanese cruise "Yoshimo" and designed by Philip Watts.
It took a boat torpedo of 60 feet of length with a torpedo of second class. Its dowry was of 427 men. Sent to the water the 09 of September of 1893.
It served like ship of instruction, ship station in Magallanes and Artillery school. It was reformed in 1909 and 1920. After the reformation of 1909 its speed reached to 22 knots.
Retired of the service in 1940.
Alienated the 19 of December of 1945.
Conclusion: i do not think this ship should be included, because we cannot remove it later...
Crucero Chacabuco (3ro)
Year 1897
4.300 tn.
4 machineguns.
6-2 1/2 pdr.
12 cannons of 12 pdr.
10 cannons of 4.7"/40
2 cannons of 8"/45
5 torpedo tubes of 18", over the line of water.
Constructed by the shipyards Armstrong, Withworth & Co. Ltd., Newcastle upon Tyne, Elswick, England and designed by Philip Watts. It was twin of the Japanese cruise "Takasago".
It had two machines, two propeler, cylindrical boilers. Coal capacity of 300 tons normally, 1,000 tons maximum. Its dowry was of 400 men.
Sent to the water in 1897 with name "4 du Julliet", was available for sale. Chile bought it in 1902 before the diplomatic difficulties with Argentina.
Protected cruise that surprised by its good maintenance and efficiency. In December of 1909, in machines tests, maintained a speed of 24.75 knots during three hours.
It was modernized several times, but in 1941-42 took place the most important of the repairs, totally modernized and transformed into Ship School. The armament was changed by 6 tubes of 6"/50 and 10 machine guns of 20 mm antiaircraft were installed. The bridge was extended and baffle plates in the chimneys were placed.
The 14 of 1943 July carried out exercises in the zone of Coquimbo. During that year went to Lota, Talcahuano and it returned to Valparaiso. The 18 of December participate in the exercises of end of year with the Escuadra.
It was the last Elswick cruise staying afloat and in good condition active in the world.
Alienated the 15 of December of 1959 according to Law no. 11,542 of 05 of June of 1954.
Its helmet was acquired by the Steel Company of the Pacific.
Conclusion: i leave it up to you guys...
Crucero Acorazado O'Higgins (3ro)
Year 1896.
8.500 tn
3 Torpedo tubes 18", over the line of water.
10 -6 pdr.
4 machineguns.
10 -12 pdr.
4 cannons of 4,7"/45.
10 cannons of 6"/40.
4 cannons of 8"/45.
2 torpedo tubes 18", under the line of water.
Constructed in shipyards Armstrong, Withworth & Co. Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, Elswick, England and designed by Philip Watts. The government order its construction in March of 1896 to a cost of 700,000 pounds sterling. Sent to the water in April of 1896.
It had two machines of triple expansion, two propellers, 30 Belleville boilers in three groups. It could supply 700 tons of normally and 1,200 tons maximum coal. Its dowry was of 500 men.
It arrived at Chile in 1898 July.
It was send to Panama in 1903 during the confrontation between the U.S.A. and Colombia, by the Panama Canal, that finished with the separation of Panama of Colombia.
In its cover , the 15 of February of 1899, took place the "Hug of the Strait" between the Presidents of Chile and Argentina, Federico Errázuriz and Julio A. Roca respectively.
In 1919 it speed trials gave 21 knots.
Also in 1919 in its covers the embarked Naval aviation was born, since a flooded hydroplane was assigned to him.
It left the service in 1933 and was alienated in 1958 according to Law 11,542 of 5 of June of 1964.
Its helmet was sold to the Steel Company of the Pacific.
Conclusion: this ship must not be included in the OOB.
If you want more info let me know...
If you find the names of the DD i can look for them...
Cheers.
