hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 2h1 The 21 on the bow stands for the 21st destroyer group (21dg). The first ‘2’ indicates that the ship was assigned to the Sasebo Naval District, whilst the following ‘1’ denotes that it belonged to the 1st group within that district. 130
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 6h1 This Vickers-Armstrong 15"/45 (38.1 cm) Mark B was developed for the Brazilian battleship Riachuelo, which was never completed, and was different from the 42.4-calibre Mk 1 guns fitted to the Queen Elizabeth class and others. 170
Reposted by hushhush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 7hAccording to the Russian-language Wikipedia, it appears he was born in Paris. 122
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 9hFortunately, it appears that it is still in operation.bbc.comWorld's last sea-going paddle steamer the Waverley breaks downThe team behind the Waverley says it is expecting the steamer to be back in action on Sunday. 041
Reposted by hushEugen Pinak @eugenpinak.bsky.social · 15hGreek rifle company, 1940 - my TO&E drawing. Infantry battalion (3 in Infantry regiment) had battalion HQ, 3 Rifle companies, 1 MG company. #ORBATBoys 0103
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 9hThis ship was handed over to the navy and converted into the aircraft carrier Aquila (Eagle), but it was never completed. #NavalHistoryyoutube.comRN Aquila – Italy's Promising, But Doomed, CarrierYouTube video by Skynea History 162
Reposted by hushWarspitefella 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @warspitefella.bsky.social · 13hVulcan over RAF Gan Weird - looks like its in a hole 4394
Reposted by hushBrian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social @briandunn.bsky.social · 20hThe Spanish Government bought eighteen 15" guns in the 20s and 30s to mount in coastal defense positions such as the two on Menorca in the Mediterranean, which remained in service until the 2000s, and are still preserved. 061
Reposted by hushhush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 22hIn that case, you might find it interesting to note that the names of Alanya’s sister ships—Amasra, Ayvalık, Akçakoca, Anamur and Akçay—are all names of towns along the Turkish coast that begin with the letter ‘A’. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-class...en.wikipedia.orgA-class minehunter - Wikipedia 141
Reposted by hushGreg @mostech6502.bsky.social · 02/10/2026oh the See Also on this one delivers as well en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driving... 673974
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 23h1 As shown below, the 15-inch gun from HMS Ramillies is on display outdoors at the IWM. The tampion of this gun features a lion holding a white-hand-on-red flag, which is depicted at the top of the coat of arms granted to John Churchill, the victor of the Battle of Ramillies. 1135
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 01/10/20261 There are 2 modern Turkish naval vessels named Alanya. One of the ships was renamed TCG Alanya (M501) in 1946 when the Bathurst-class corvette HMAS Broome (J191), completed in 1942, was delivered. It was used as a logistic support ship and decommissioned in 1975. 252
Reposted by hushIain Ballantyne @iainballantyne.bsky.social · 01/10/20262/2 Frigate HMS Portland fired a Naval Strike Missile at the specially prepared Klakring. A Wildcat helicopter flying from the British warship fired Sea Venom missiles. A Mk48 torpedo was used against Klakring, courtesy of attack submarine USS Massachusetts. More in next Warships IFR mag. USN vid. 142
Reposted by hushhush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Hood appears to be in the middle of row E. This would mean that behind Ramillies are the Royal Sovereign and Queen Elizabeth, but the names of the County-class heavy cruisers are a bit illegible. 071
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The Silver Jubilee review of the fleet by His Majesty the King, Spithead, July 16th 1935. #NavalHistoryyoutube.comRoyal Naval Review at Spithead.YouTube video by British Movietone 1183
Reposted by hushAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Agreed, morning vibes. 💤 10311566646
Reposted by hushhush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It appears that during the Nara period, the reading of the character 吉 changed from "e" to "yoshi"; for instance, Sumiyoshi Taisha was originally known as "Suminoe Taisha." Similarly, Hiyoshi Taisha was read as "Hie," and "Hiei" is a phonetic transcription of that pronunciation. 031
Reposted by hushhush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Suma is a coastline in the western part of Kobe City, known for its white sands and green pines, which also features in ‘The Tale of Genji’.online.bunka.go.jp源氏物語図 須磨(巻12) 文化遺産オンライン上京途中の源氏の旧友大宰大弐一行の船が須磨浦付近さを通りかかると、謹慎中の源氏が弾く琴の音が遠く聞こえてくる。大弐は源氏のもとへ手紙を出す。... 001
Reposted by hushhush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Japanese weddings were influenced by Christian ceremonies; Buddhist-style weddings were established in 1892, and Shinto-style weddings were formalized in 1900 on the occasion of the Crown Prince's marriage—prior to this, only wedding receptions existed. 031
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 01/10/20261 On 12/8.1940, a shell fired from a German battery crossed the Channel and landed in Dover. On 22/8 a 14-inch gun—named ‘Winnie’ after PM Winston Churchill—was fired from the village of St Margaret-at-Cliff, NE of Dover, causing minor damage to the German battery and wounding 1 soldier. 193
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Is it that the images aren't displaying, or that they can't be uploaded? 110
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 01/10/20261 The Devilfish is a type of manta ray. During her 2 years of active service, she set the record as the only submarine to have been struck by an aircraft. 171
Reposted by hushLloyd's Register Foundation Heritage Centre @lrfheritage.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Did you know grain was considered one of the most dangerous cargoes at sea? 🌾 From ancient Rome to the famous 20th-century grain races, discover how shipping grain shaped global trade, maritime safety laws, and life at sea. 🔗 loom.ly/XxsoM6g heritage.lrfoundation.org.ukGrain cargoes: Keeping the world fedGrain has shaped human history as one of the world's most vital traded commodities. From ancient Rome to modern shipping, transporting grain has posed unique challenges, including cargo shifting, spoilage, vermin, and strict safety regulations, while also inspiring legendary grain races among rival sailing ships. 2119
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 01/10/20261 There are 2 ships named USS S.P. Lee in honour of Samuel Phillips Lee. One was a Clemson-class destroyer (DD-310) completed in 1920; however, despite her name, she was lost when it ran aground on 8/9.1923, along with many other destroyers. 141
Reposted by hushDr Gul Sen @guel-sen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Hayreddin #Barbarossa and Andrea #Doria, the grand admirals during the Naval Battle of Preveza in 1538, were major adversaries, but they were also capable of negotiating directly when circumstances required it. A 🧵1/ #MaritimeHistory #admirals 164
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026On July 16, 1927, Mussolini reviewed the fleet from the yacht Giuliana off Ostia. #NavalHistorypatrimonio.archivioluce.comLa nave Giuliana in navigazioneUn motoscafo si avvicina alla nave Giuliana, nel cielo il dirigibile 051
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 30/09/20261 181333 at the bottom of the photo is the reference number, whilst 18930 denotes 30/9.Shouwa 18 (1943). IJN Taiyou (meaning ‘Great Hawk’), converted from NYK Line passenger ship Kasuga Maru (named after Kasuga Grand Shrine in Nara) whilst under construction, 171
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026At the top of the photograph is the caption: ‘Triangular waves behind the typhoon’. Goro Matsuura was the commander of the Nachi air group. Please refer to the following for details of the 4th Fleet Incident (note that ‘Mutsuki’ is referred to as ‘Mutsu’ in the text). #NavalHistoryshippai.orgCase Details > The 4th Fleet incident科学技術分野の 事故や 失敗の 知識と 教訓 062
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It is also the origin of the name of the NYK Line ship Hie Maru, which served as a converted submarine tender and sank after being struck by a torpedo from the USS Drum (SS-228) on November 17, 1943. #NavalHistory 061
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I haven't been able to connect to Bluesky for the past few hours. Things are still acting up, so there might be a delay in my replies. 020
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Although ‘Kirin’ is known in Japan as the name of a beer company, it is said that some people wonder why giraffes have such short necks, as the Japanese word for ‘giraffe’ is ‘Kirin’. 040
Reposted by hushhush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026As it is a seaplane, it will land on the water and be retrieved. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watanab...en.wikipedia.orgWatanabe E9W - Wikipedia 131
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Even today, the Order of St George is depicted on the Maltese flag. 020
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Against this backdrop, weapons and ammunition from the former Japanese military found their way into the hands of armed groups on the Indonesian side, and some of the straggling Japanese soldiers joined their ranks. 030
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 29/09/20261 Photos 1 and 2 are captioned, from top to bottom: ‘carrier Ryuujou: starboard side (2 shows the port side) – damage to the compass bridge and all outer plating’, ‘Compass bridge (2 bridge)’, and ‘Damage to the outer plating?’, whilst 3 is ‘Damaged section of the compass bridge on IJN Ryuujou1’. 1111
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026During this time, Akidzuki engaged 2 B-17 bombers and shot down 1, which appears to have been the first instance of a ship shooting down a B-17. 1137
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The text on the left reads "Preparations for the launching of the submarine I-33." The hangar cylinder for the onboard aircraft is visible in front of the conning tower. A catapult was installed on the bow section seen in the foreground. Note that on 1/11.1941, the I-33 was renamed the I-29. 1103
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Photo 1: From left, "forecastle deck, flight deck, crushed section" Photo 2: "Flight deck, section with broken markings" Photos 3 and 4: "Forecastle deck (lower part in 3), crushed section, crushed forward section of the Houshou flight deck" 062
Reposted by hushhush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Hit by a torpedo on 14/10.1942 My apologies—it was 1940. She entered SF on 16/6.1941. Furthermore, on 29/7.1940, the ship was struck by a bomb in front of the bridge; although it penetrated the B Gun Deck, it failed to detonate (one crew member was killed). The ship was also hit by other shells. 083
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026It is a common misconception that only the Allies were able to use penicillin during the SWW (WW2). Germany had also succeeded in developing it, and Japan developed it based on information obtained from Germany. However, it is true that the quantities available were vastly different. 060
Reposted by hushDr Gul Sen @guel-sen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026September 28, 1538: The Battle of Preveza Hayreddin Barbarossa’s Ottoman fleet faced Andrea Doria’s Holy-League fleet off Preveza. This victory secured Ottoman naval dominance in the eastern Mediterranean for the next 33 years. In the 🧵are some details. 1/ #MaritimeHistory #OttomanHistory #galley 2114
Reposted by hushDr Gul Sen @guel-sen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026September 27, 1538: Hayreddin Barbarossa, grand admiral of the Ottoman fleet, and Andrea Doria, the grand admiral of the Genoese-led fleet, prepared their galleys for the coming Battle of Preveza in the Ionian Sea (northwestern Greece). 1/2 #maritimehistory #illustration #galleys #ships 2147
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Hit by torpedo on 14/10.1942; entered Alexandria on the 16th. SF on 20/11.1943,was fitted with radar in the UK. Assigned to the Home Fleet in 3.1942; damaged by an aerial torpedo on 14/6; Gibraltar on the 17th; underwent repairs at Rosyth after departing on 9/8. Returned to service in 10.1945. 1156
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026When I arrive here while researching something, I lose the urge to write about it myself. That is because most things are already written perfectly. In short, it is a page so wonderful that it makes me envious. 051
hush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Lisbon Maru www.asahi.com/articles/AST... I think footage captured from the Japanese side showing the sinking of a Japanese ship is rare. 032
Reposted by hushJourney Plotter @journeyplotter.nl · 28/09/2026You can find their log-books at naval-history.net. HMS Hood: www.naval-history.net/OWShips-WW1-... HMS Repulse: www.naval-history.net/OWShips-WW1-... Also, you can see them make their way across the world in this video I once recorded: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rM6... #NavalHistory #CitizenScienceyoutube.comTrack HMS Repulse and HMS Hood on the 1923-1924 Empire Cruise, circumnavigating the world.YouTube video by Journey Plotter 042
Reposted by hushhush @hush-ndb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I came across this while looking for images of the destroyer Kuri. It is a video of the Lisbon Maru, which was torpedoed by the USS Grouper (SS-214) off the coast of Shanghai on the morning of 1/10.1942; she sank 26 h later, and 845 of the 1,816 prisoners of war being transported on board drowned. 142