1 December 30, 2021
Articles
1. Alejandro Anca Alamillo
Franco and Navy
International Naval Journal. 2021. 9(1): 3-12.
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2. Pedro R. BarreiroInternational Naval Journal. 2021. 9(1): 3-12.
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As is generally known, Francisco Franco Bahamonde was one of the generals who served the Second Spanish Republic and who joined at the last minute the military coup devised by General Mola that led to the Civil War (1936-29). His prestige as a military man led him to be appointed Head of State, a position he would hold for almost 40 years leading a very personal dictatorial regime. Although he always wanted to be a sailor, due to circumstances not yet clarified, he was not, although he would always show great interest in the navy and sympathy for everything related to ships. This article aims to capture this link through a series of anecdotes.
As is generally known, Francisco Franco Bahamonde was one of the generals who served the Second Spanish Republic and who joined at the last minute the military coup devised by General Mola that led to the Civil War (1936-29). His prestige as a military man led him to be appointed Head of State, a position he would hold for almost 40 years leading a very personal dictatorial regime. Although he always wanted to be a sailor, due to circumstances not yet clarified, he was not, although he would always show great interest in the navy and sympathy for everything related to ships. This article aims to capture this link through a series of anecdotes.
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Gunboat «La Tactique»
International Naval Journal. 2021. 9(1): 13-17.
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3. Nicholas W. MitiukovInternational Naval Journal. 2021. 9(1): 13-17.
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The gunboat «La Tactique» entered to the French Navy on October 1, 1883 and, despite her mediocre seaworthiness (like her sisterships «Décidée», «Pique» and «Surprise»), she took part in an expedition to the Gulf of Mexico. After that, she served in West Africa, on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon near Newfoundland (Canada) and, finally, as part of the French naval battalion in the South Atlantic (coast of Brazil and Rio de la Plata). At this last point, the ship was decommissioned at the end of 1885. After that, in February 1886, she was acquired by the government of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay, in whose fleet she was renamed «General Suárez» and continued to serve until her decommissioning in 1930.
The gunboat «La Tactique» entered to the French Navy on October 1, 1883 and, despite her mediocre seaworthiness (like her sisterships «Décidée», «Pique» and «Surprise»), she took part in an expedition to the Gulf of Mexico. After that, she served in West Africa, on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon near Newfoundland (Canada) and, finally, as part of the French naval battalion in the South Atlantic (coast of Brazil and Rio de la Plata). At this last point, the ship was decommissioned at the end of 1885. After that, in February 1886, she was acquired by the government of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay, in whose fleet she was renamed «General Suárez» and continued to serve until her decommissioning in 1930.
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Assessment of the Share of Mobilized Ships in the Sarapul Region of the Udmurt ASSR during the Great Patriotic War
International Naval Journal. 2021. 9(1): 18-25.
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International Naval Journal. 2021. 9(1): 18-25.
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During the Great Patriotic War, many ships were mobilized for the needs of the Red Army. Unfortunately, not all information was reflected in the funds of the military archives. Many ships retained civilian crews, and probably remained on the list of civilian departments and services. The purpose of this article, using the example of the fleet assigned to Sarapul, is to try to estimate the possible proportion of mobilized ships. For this, a comparison was made between the pre-war and post-war composition of the fleets of the farms of the Sarapul region of the Udmurt ASSR. Due to the small numerical pre-war composition of the fleet, Sarapul farms took an extremely limited part in the Great Patriotic War. Most likely, the reduction of fleets during the war years is more associated with the natural aging processes of the material part, and not with the mobilization of ships. Apparently, only the Osvod ships were mobilized, after the end of the war they returned. An analysis of the composition of the ship confirms the mobilization of no more than 2-3 ships.
During the Great Patriotic War, many ships were mobilized for the needs of the Red Army. Unfortunately, not all information was reflected in the funds of the military archives. Many ships retained civilian crews, and probably remained on the list of civilian departments and services. The purpose of this article, using the example of the fleet assigned to Sarapul, is to try to estimate the possible proportion of mobilized ships. For this, a comparison was made between the pre-war and post-war composition of the fleets of the farms of the Sarapul region of the Udmurt ASSR. Due to the small numerical pre-war composition of the fleet, Sarapul farms took an extremely limited part in the Great Patriotic War. Most likely, the reduction of fleets during the war years is more associated with the natural aging processes of the material part, and not with the mobilization of ships. Apparently, only the Osvod ships were mobilized, after the end of the war they returned. An analysis of the composition of the ship confirms the mobilization of no more than 2-3 ships.
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4. Jesús María Medel Soteras
Yacht «Yasmine»
International Naval Journal. 2021. 9(1): 26-29.
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5. Vladislav V. ZhdanovInternational Naval Journal. 2021. 9(1): 26-29.
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The ship for carrying out special operations «Cóndor-I», which was part of the Spanish Customs Inspectorate in 1990-95, was a participant in unique operations, which have not yet been cleared of secrecy. Therefore, the proposed work provides a brief biography of the vessel before and after its customs service. The ship was built as the yacht «Yasmine» by billionaire Aristotle Onassis and has long been owned by Hollywood actor Richard Burton. After him, she changed several owners until she was detained as a courier of drug dealers by the Spanish Customs Service. Since 1995, the ship has been privately owned again. At the same time, its name changed, becoming «Yazmine» (via «Z»). As of November 2018, the former yacht was in dry dock in an extremely neglected condition. The author hopes that a ship with such an interesting fate will continue her career.
The ship for carrying out special operations «Cóndor-I», which was part of the Spanish Customs Inspectorate in 1990-95, was a participant in unique operations, which have not yet been cleared of secrecy. Therefore, the proposed work provides a brief biography of the vessel before and after its customs service. The ship was built as the yacht «Yasmine» by billionaire Aristotle Onassis and has long been owned by Hollywood actor Richard Burton. After him, she changed several owners until she was detained as a courier of drug dealers by the Spanish Customs Service. Since 1995, the ship has been privately owned again. At the same time, its name changed, becoming «Yazmine» (via «Z»). As of November 2018, the former yacht was in dry dock in an extremely neglected condition. The author hopes that a ship with such an interesting fate will continue her career.
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River Reparations of the USSR
International Naval Journal. 2021. 9(1): 30-33.
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International Naval Journal. 2021. 9(1): 30-33.
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the end of World War II are well described in the literature. Even special reference books were published. But as for river reparations, the information in the literature about them is extremely eclectic. It does not create a holistic picture, and often the type or year of construction is not reported about the ships, being limited only by the very fact that this is a reparation. Meanwhile, if we evaluate the contribution of river reparations to the restoration of the post-war economy of the USSR, then it should be recognized that it far exceeded the role of sea reparations. The article provides statistical data on the importance of river vessels received by the USSR in the post-war economy of the country. In addition, a large number of ships received at the time of the end of the war embodied the latest achievements of German shipbuilding. As a result, some of the types, after a comprehensive study, became prototypes for the creation of Soviet post-war river vessels.
the end of World War II are well described in the literature. Even special reference books were published. But as for river reparations, the information in the literature about them is extremely eclectic. It does not create a holistic picture, and often the type or year of construction is not reported about the ships, being limited only by the very fact that this is a reparation. Meanwhile, if we evaluate the contribution of river reparations to the restoration of the post-war economy of the USSR, then it should be recognized that it far exceeded the role of sea reparations. The article provides statistical data on the importance of river vessels received by the USSR in the post-war economy of the country. In addition, a large number of ships received at the time of the end of the war embodied the latest achievements of German shipbuilding. As a result, some of the types, after a comprehensive study, became prototypes for the creation of Soviet post-war river vessels.
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Necrologue
6. Francisco Medel Soteras
Jesús María Medel Soteras (Huelva, April 27, 1957 – Málaga, October 30, 2021)
International Naval Journal. 2021. 9(1): 34-36.
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7. International Naval Journal. 2021. 9(1): 34-36.
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The necrologue is dedicated to Jesús María Medel Soteras, ex-captain of the Spanish merchant marine, who later served in the Spanish Ministry of Finance.
The necrologue is dedicated to Jesús María Medel Soteras, ex-captain of the Spanish merchant marine, who later served in the Spanish Ministry of Finance.
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