NUS news 1918-1921

[Jefgte]

8 sept 1918

The NUS President, His Excellence Jorge Martinez y Garcia make up the new government.

Vice President del Republica
Fernando Moreno (Peru)

Primer minister
Juan Miguel Hernandez (Argentina)

Foreign Minister
Ernesto Gonzalo y Riviera (Paraguay)

Minister del Defensia
Julio Sorena (Peru)

Minister del security interior
Eduardo Guterriez (Peru)

Minister del Justicia
Manuel Husanga (Argentina)

Minister del financia
Joelito Efra (Argentina)

Minister del éducation
Eduardo Minero (Peru)

Minister del agricultur
Miguelito Cargalo (Bolivia)

Minister del Transports
Ernesto Gonzalo y Riviera (Argentina)

President del Parliament
Eduardo Mateito (Argentina)

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30 sept 1918
First meeting of the Governement
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1 oct 1918
Meeting in the Presidential Palace
His Excellence Jorge Martinez y Garcia, President of the NUS Republic
Julio Sorena (Peru) Minister del Defensia
Eduardo Gutierrez (Peru) Minister del security interior

His Excellence Jorge Martinez y Garcia :
Are you comfortably installing in your new bureaus Senors ?
Julio Sorena: Yes Excellences the ministry bureaus are pleasant & the personnal are very happy to work with Peruvian...
Eduardo Gutierrez:
I have the same remark to made Excellence, Argentina people are very happy to receive Peruvian ministers & the welcome cocktail was made in a particularly warm welcome spirit.

I am so happy of those warm welcome spirit Senors. Said the President
Like you know, NUS is in the Allianza Del Cruz del Sur.
We have 2 precious Allied Gran Colombia & Iberia.  
I hope to increase in a few years the military cooperation with these Countries.
But, before, we have much work to do.
Argentina Army & Navy are late when I compare with Peruvian development.
I said just some examples;
You have about 200 aircrafts & Argentina, just a few ones for testing.
You have also 2 super Dreadnought & Argentina is late by 4 years...
You have submarines, Argentina none.
I stop here...

Julio Sorena:
Argentina had many cruisers Exellence...
The President:
Yes, in that only category, Peru is late...

The President:
Well, I hope to build a well balanced Armada in Pacific & Atlantic with real possibility of operations with our Allied.

Julio Sorena:
I agree Exellence.
Could I suggest renaming the 2 different geographic Fleet?
Pacific Armada & Atlantic Armada.

I agree totally, said the President.
I hope other thing Senors
Yes Exellence.
I hope...I want that the Superior Officers in the different armies could command other countries.
For example, a Peruvian Almirante commands an Argentina Squadron.
The French name this possibility "interpénétrabilité".
Julio Sorena:
I have thinking similar thing during the cruise to Buenos Aires Excellence, The possibility of mix the command of Armada.
So, I suggest to move the Almirante Vencedores (5 stars) to Atlantic & the Alimirante Torres y Barrientos (4 stars) to Pacific.

That's exactly what I hope said his Excellence...

[ctwaterman]

1st of October in the Year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Eighteen
To: Foreign Minister - Ernesto Gonzalo y Riviera (Paraguay)
From: Sextus Aurelius Cotta- Imperial Consul of Foreign Affairs.

Sir,

It is with great pleasure that I write to you on Behalf of His Imperial Majesty Armedo Ferdinando Camila, Emperor of all Italia, King of Sardinia, King of Corsica, King of the Two Sicily's, King of Piedmont, King of Lombardy, Duke, Of Parma, Duke, of Modena, Duke of Verona, Duke of Tyrol, and hereditary protector of Papal States.

My Emperor wishes me to present to you the bearer of this message one Palo Mori de Ubaldini, with the Intention that he become our Ambassador to your new Confederation.  My Emperor further wishes hopes that our two nations can work and trade in peace and harmony.
I extend to your new Confederation and invitation to establish an Embassy or Consulate in Rome to facilitate communication between our two Nations.

Sincerely;
Sextus Aurelius Cotta
Imperial Consul of Foreign Affairs.

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4 oct 1918

From: Naciones Unidas de Suramerica Foreign Minister - Senor Ernesto Gonzalo y Riviera
To: Sextus Aurelius Cotta- Imperial Consul of Foreign Affairs

Sir,

Naciones Unidas de Suramerica Government is honored to receive a friendly message from Italia about the possibility to exchange Ambassadors.
We agree to receive Sir Palo Mori de Ubaldini, with the Intention that he become Italia Ambassador in Naciones Unidas de Suramerica.

The Naciones Unidas de Suramerica  President, His Excellence Jorge Martinez y Garcia affects Senor Mateo Arroyo Solis to Roma as official NUS Ambassador.

Sincerely;
Ernesto Gonzalo y Riviera
Naciones Unidas de Suramerica  Foreign Minister

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6 oct 1918 afternoon

After official goodbye ceremony, Almirante Fidel Salazar Vencedores on the bridge of the Battleship Mayta Capac, escorted by the Armored Cruiser Shinchi Roca, left Callao to San Miguelito.

During the last days, he receives inboard of Mayta Capac, much Almirantes for working & friendly discussions about the NUS Fleet
Were receive:
Almirante Enrico de Chunchoa, Commandante 1BS
Almirante Alesandro Baltazar, Commandante 2BS
Vice Almirante Jose Luis Deganio, Commandante 1CS
Contra Almirante Eduardo Loretano, Commandante 3TBS
Contra Almirante Ricardo Machaca, Commandante 4TBs
Contra Almirante Marchelo Minero, Commandante Coastal Squadron.

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8 oct 1918 - 14h
Passing about 30 miles from the GC coast near Esmeralda, Peruvian ships meets the GC Tenth TB Squadron. Honors were exchanged between Flag ships.

GC Capitan de Fregata Martinez congratulates Almirante Vencedores for his nomination to the NUS Fleet Commandment.

The Tenth TB Squadron escorts the NUS Almirante Squadron to San Miguelito where they arrive 10 oct in the morning.

After refueling, GC TBs returns to Esmeralda.
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13 oct 1918

After passing Darien Canal, the 2 NUS ships arrive in Cartagene military harbor for an official reception
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2 nov 1918
Almirante Battleship Mayta Capac escorted by the Armored Cruiser Shinchi Roca enter in Buenos Aires harbor.
Almirante Raul Reynoso y Baeyz commandante of the 1st Battle Fleet
welcome Almirante Vencedores .

3 nov 1918
Ministro de la Defensa, Livan Rodriquez y Perez receives Almirante Vencedores.

7  nov  1918
Almirante Vencedores with Almirante Raul Reynoso y Baeyz arrive in Bahia Blanca military harbor, the main base of NUS in Atlantic.  

[TexanCowboy]

Done on the request of Jefgte

To the desk of Almirante Vencedores,
on the status of the NUSA fleet,
November 8th, 1918

This report, which has been placed upon your desk by the Romanian Naval Intelligence and Research Commission, is to ascertain the strength of the NUSA Navy, of all ships in commission or under construction.

Battleships:

Cuzco
4 12'', 12 6'', 18 knots, 9'' belt, 2.5'' deck, 10,500 tons

An older battleship, the first of the Peruvian battleships. Featuring heavy deck armour, and fairly thin belt armour, this ship is suited for long range fighting, something that is incredible hard due to fire control. We feel like this ship has fairly decent speed and armament, but range is, frankly, pathetic. Therefore, we think that the range should be increased, and the belt armour if possible, at the next scheduled refit. Otherwise, this ship can barely transit the coast. A member of this class is in service in Greece, an area where the low range is more acceptable.

Inti-2
4 12'', 12 6'', 18 knots, 10'' belt, 2.5'' deck, 10,500 tons

A practical repeat of the Cuzco class, using the lighter engines to allow for more range and belt armour. Therefore, on this ship, we find the belt armour acceptable, and the tertiary weapons are truly effective. However, although the range is longer, we still don't feel that it is long enough. We think that a range of 6,000 nm at 10 knots is minimum and 8,000 nm at 10 knots is more preferable. We think that, during the next refit, the range, and, if possible, the belt armour should be upgraded.

Veinticinco de Mayo
6 12'', 16 6'', 22.5 knots, 12'' belt, 3'' deck, 14,750 tons

A powerful, first generation NUS Semi-Arcadia that was recently refit, giving it extremely powerful protection and above average speed, along with great range. Therefore, we recommend that this ship is in the main battleline. We feel that, although the guns may be small, that this ship can absorb a lot of damage. This ship is too powerful to classify as a coastal battleship. We think that the only think that could be improved is the reduction of the secondary armour, as 8'' is going to be heck to push.

Antofagasta-2
6 13.5'', 12 6'', 22.5 knots, 12.5'' belt, 3'' deck, 16,000 tons

A ship that is fairly similar, in its rebuilt state, to the Veinticinco de Mayo. With the same speed and armour, and fairly close secondaries, these ships are very close to the Veinticinco de Mayo in all but main guns. We think that these main guns will prove to be more effective then the 12'' guns, because the increased penetration at long range plays to the strength of this class. We think that the one improvement that could possibly be made is the increasing of the secondary from 12 to 16 guns.

Islas Malvinas
6 12'', 14 6'', 21.5 knots, 12'' belt, 2.5'' deck, 18,000 tons

A fairly similar ship to the Veinticinco de Mayo, this ship is considered a follow on to it. We think that this ship could operate with the Antofagasta's, as a flagship, when the speed is increased and the armoured protection is slightly adjusted. Therefore, we recommend when refit, that the deck armour and speed is increased and the 4'' guns are replaced, to allow it to serve in a common squadron with the other 3 ships with this gun layout, as the flagship of one of the two squadrons of the fleet. We feel that this was a solidly planned class, for all that that is worth.

Atahualpa
8 13.5'', 12 4.5'', 21 knots, 13.5'' belt, 3.5'' deck, 18,000 tons

A battleship that is probably one of the most effective ships in the ex-Peruvian fleet. We think that with the combination of 13.5'' guns on a small hull with very heavy armour, that this ship is ideal for night-fighting and long range fighting. We think that one of the few flaws is the combination of 4.5'' and 3.5'' guns. We think that the combination is too close together, and we think that the 3.5'' guns should be replaced in the next refit. Also, we think the speed should be increased, to allow for service with the other, faster battleships in the fleet. Other than that, we feel that it was a solid class, with a great attribute to soak up damage.

Washkar
15 13.5'', 20 4.5'', 21 knots, 13.5'' belt, 3'' deck, 28,000 tons

A battleship which exhibit's the best, and worst, attributes of the Peruvian method of shoving as many guns as possible into one ship. On one side, this ship has an unprecedented broadside, that is more powerful than any ship its size. On the down side, this ship has a incredible high recoil. With just a tad bit of battle damage, probably the amount that would be accrued in a two-hour battle as a flagship, this ship will be unable to fire a broadside, being limited to head-on fire. That is the cost that is paid for trying to shove a Radiante into a ship 7,000 tons lighter. Therefore, when possible, this ship needs to be bulged, to absorb the blow of the broadside. With that, the speed can also be increased, to allow for common service with the other battleships. We feel that this is necessary. A 28,000 ton battleship is not expendable, for any nation. Other than that major flaw, it is a decent ship, with great range and seakeeping.

Paraguay II-2
12 13.5'', 18 6'', 22 knots, 13.5'' belt, 3'' deck, 25,250 tons

The last NUS built battleship class, these ships prove to follow the traditions of high speed and deck armour for NUS battleships. We feel that these ships are some of the best on the South Atlantic. However, they deal with one issue, not their fault. Due to the recent integration of the NUS and Peru, higher quality guns are available, which is advisable in the sense of standardization. Therefore, we think that the second ship of this class, in a unadvanced state, can be easily reconstructed to act with the 13.4'' guns. Other than that, the ship is very solid, with a great secondary that can shred torpedo boats.

Battleships Overview:

The battleships of the NUSA fall into three groups: The Pre-Arcadia's, the Aemi-Arcadia's, and the 13.5'' ships. With the Pre-Arcadia's, the ships are suited mainly for coastal defense. We think that they should be upgraded only to improve the range, and armour, if possible. From there, they can serve as coastal-defense squadrons, with one in the Atlantic and two in the Pacific. As for the Semi-Arcadia's, their fast speed and heavy armour means that they are probably well-suited to acting as a squadron. We think that they should act as the Pacific Squadron, where there is less of an immediate threat. We think that this will showcase their abilities more, and, in any case, it can always be switched. As for the 13.5'' ships, we think that, although powerful, they have some serious issues to work out. Therefore, we think that they should be based in the Atlantic, where the facilities to repair them exist, and where the two of the three that need to be adjusted can be. There, the second Paraguay can come off of the docks, and it can be adjusted on the spot. We think future classes should concentrate on upgrading the Paraguay concept, with possibly 27 knot speed, with the same armament and armour. Practically, a fast battleship, like a miniature Asfaloth.

Armoured Cruisers:

Paraguay-3
4 8'', 4 3'', 20 knots, 6'' belt, 1'' deck, 5,000 tons

A 20 year old armoured cruiser that was built in Italy. For the time, the speed was impressive, and the armour was probably the best on a cruiser this size in the world. However, these ships have aged over the years. The secondary, never impressive to begin with, is not even able to fend off an attack by two small destroyers. We think that the armour and speed are still enough for the time being, the armoured protection being more than sufficient. We think that this ship is approaching the end of its days, and so, we feel that a simple refit, not doing much more than adding some more secondary guns, should be done, enough to allow it to serve in the coastal fleet.

Pachacutec
4 9'', 10 3.5'', 18 knots, 4'' belt, 1'' deck, 4,750 tons

A Peruvian Armoured cruiser, this ship mounts a heavy broadside, for a pre-arcadia layout, of 4 9'' guns. However, only so much can be accomplished on 4,750 tons. We think that the armour is enough, for coastal defense purposes, but it could stand improvement. Also, the speed should be increased, to allow for it to serve in a common squadron with the Paraguay's. We feel that this should be done fairly soon, when the Drydock and resources are not allocated to more urgent projects. This is a fairly powerful class, capable of destroying larger ships, but they could destroy this first, with the lack of protection.

Inca Roca-2
4 9'', 10 3.5'', 18.5 knots, 5'' belt, 1'' deck, 4,750 tons

A improvement on the previous class, this ship features heavier armour and better speed on just 100 tons more. We think that the armour is sufficient on this ship for combat, and we also think that the secondary is very strong. About the only thing that could stand improvement is the speed, to allow these ship to operate in a common squadron with the Paraguay's. Although not as urgent as the Pachacutec, these ships still need the refit when it is available.

San Carlos de Bariloche-2
6 9'', 8 6'', 24 knots, 8'' belt, 1.5'' deck, 9,500 tons

The most recent of the NUS armoured cruisers, and armoured very heavily, we think that this ship is very capable for fleet and other work. We think that, since this ship is due for its 10-year refit in just two years, that the speed should be increased, and that this ship should be converted to all oil. This will allow for this ship to continue in the world of fleet reconnaissance, which the heavy armour suits it for very well.

Tupac Yupanquic
4 12'', 12 4.5'', 21.5 knots, 5'' belt, 1'' deck, 6,000 tons

A, for all purposes and sense, a new pre-arcadia battlecruiser, with not much speed. For 6,000 tons, it does a fairly good job, but it is too slow to catch anything smaller than it, and too weak to fight anything much bigger than it. We think that, if the speed is increased during the next refit, along with the belt armour, possibly by adding bulges, that the speed can be increased to 26 knots, enough to allow it to be reasonably fast and act as a pre-arcadia battlecruiser, with the speed to operate in a fleet screen. This should be done by or before 1922, when the next refit is due.

Sinichi Roca
6 9'', 12 4.5'', 27.5 knots, 5'' belt, 1.5'' deck, 8,000 tons

A Peruvian copy of the San Carlos de Bariloche's, with less armour and more speed. We feel that these ship are probably one of the best armoured cruisers in the fleet, with a decent secondary, good speed, for a Peruvian ship, and decent range. The only thing that could be increased is the belt armour, but that is not urgent at all, and can wait until the next refit.

Manco Capac
12 9'', 12 4.5'', 25 knots, 9'' belt, 2'' deck, 13,250 tons

A very heavy armoured cruiser, with speed that, while not inferior, is not as high as many. However, it makes up for this with a incredibly heavy broadside, and amazing armour. This armour and firepower is enough to allow this ship to act in the scouting fleet, as the flagship. Even if it is slower, the slow speed fits in with Peruvian operating patterns. We think that that is the only flaw of this ship, a small flaw, considering the armour that is heavier than a battlecruiser's armour.

Armoured Cruiser Overview:

The armoured cruiser of the new NUSA are separated, officially, into two groups, coastal defense armoured cruisers and fleet armoured cruisers. In the former group, the NUSA has six cruisers, three on each coast. We feel it should remain that way, although the comments about increasing the Peruvian cruisers speed still apply. With the latter group, the NUSA has five cruisers, three on the Pacific and two on the Atlantic. We think that the Tupac Yupanquic and Manco Capac should remain on the Pacific coast, as their policy of heavy firepower and slow speed is more adapted to the Pacific strategy, and the battleline there needs the extra firepower. If needed, these can be transferred within two weeks while mobilized. We think that the Sinichi Roca should be transferred to the Atlantic coast, where after the San Carlos de Bariloche's are modernized, they can act together as a homozygous squadron, with most of the same attributes. We think that future armour cruisers should look at building a faster Manco Capac with 4 triple turrets, with 28 knots at least, to allow for heavy firepower with speed enough to hunt down cruisers.


Cruisers:

Amazonas-2
2 6'', 4 3.5'', 60 mines, 27 knots, 1'' belt, 1'' deck, 3,500 tons

A specialized type of cruiser, this Peruvian ship is a cruiser raider. With that role, this ship carries 60 mines and 2 hot air balloons for scouting and hindering the enemy. These ships were laid down in 1907, and are soon due for their ten-year refit. During this, we recommend that the speed be increased significantly, and that the armament be upgraded to four 4.5'' guns and 8 3.5'' guns, for better defense. A 150 mm shell will do just about as much damage to an industrial target as a 120 mm shell. Also, the torpedoes should be upgraded. The speed should take priority, as 27 knots is not enough for raiding in the world today. It should be more like 31 knots, to allow it to escape the new generation of fast battleships.

Nueva-6
6 6'', 2 4'', 27 knots, 2'' belt, 1'' deck, 4,500 tons

A fairly new NUS cruiser that was rebuilt just this year. It has a fairly heavy armament for its size. We feel that this could make a decent support cruiser attached to the battleline, for anti-torpedo efforts, or as a cruiser in the scouting force. In the next refit, we think the speed should be increased, as 27 knots is fast becoming too slow for cruisers, with the fast battleships and battlecruisers in existence.

Toreador-2
5 6'', 6 4'', 27 knots, 4'' belt, 1.5'' deck, 4,500 tons

A modern NUS cruiser, with a broadside, that, although with less guns then the previous class, has more guns on a broadside because of the better arrangement. With heavy armour, this class' only flaw is the lack of speed. We feel that this could prove to be dangerous when the next generation battlecruisers can outrun a small, light cruiser. This should be increased, when possible.

Antisuyu
8 6'', 2 3'', 27.5 knots, 3'' belt, 1'' deck, 4,250 tons

A powerful Peruvian light cruiser, with eight guns on the broadside, and armour that can withstand 6'' guns at range. We think that this is a great example of what a light cruiser should be like, with one major exception. The speed is not up to par to what the speed of a ship of this type should have. No matter what type of cruiser you have, it will not be enough to withstand a battlecruiser, which is faster than this ship. Therefore, this ships speed should be increased, when the time is possible. This is not as urgent as some other problems of the NUSA.

Altair
10 6'', 6 2'', 29 knots, 3.5'' belt, 1.5'' deck, 5,500 tons

The most modern of the ex-NUS ships, this ship has an extremely powerful broadside of 10 6'' guns, on 29 knots with decent armour. This ship is the only NUSA cruiser that is up to par with speed requirements and all other requirements. Alas, we feel that future light cruiser should build upon this ship, and future ships of this class should be built.

Cruiser Overview:

The cruiser situation of the NUSA is an urgent one. With only 12 light cruisers, of which two are not meant for battleline support, more are needed urgently. Many of those need to have their speed increased. Therefore, we recommend that at least 6 modern light cruisers are laid down in the next two years. We think that this is urgent, because otherwise, the battleline will be unprotected against torpedo attack. We think that the class of cruisers should be a modified Altair, with only 8 main guns and more speed.

Destroyers:

Caravani-8
3 4.5'', 2 3'', 4 18'' torpedoes, 7 mines, 25 knots, 750 tons

A small Peruvian destroyer, which is due for a refit in the near future. We think that, at this point, these destroyers are only good for coastal defense. We think that, if needed, the speed could be increased, and this could serve in the battlefleet. However, we feel that the 3'' guns should be exchanged for an extra 4.5'' gun, and the torpedoes upgraded, in any case. The minelaying capacity, although welcome, will not do much good in laying a minefield, unless one gets lucky on a fast minelaying raid.

La Riola-9
2 4'', 4 2'', 4 18'' torpedoes, 29 knots, 750 tons

When one first looks at this NUS class, one wonders why it is classified as a coastal destroyer, and not a high seas destroyer. But, the main flaw of this ship is the seakeeping. The seakeeping on this ship is so bad that this ship is incapable of serving in the high seas fleet. Therefore, we recommend that this ship serve as the flagship of an MTB squadron, or something to that effect. We also feel that the torpedo armerment should be increased, into something more powerful.

D-100-20
4 4'', 4 18'' torpedoes, 27 knots, 750 tons

This NUS class forms the main bulk of the destroyer fleet. With four four-inch guns, this class has a great rate of fire to oppose enemy destroyers, for its size. However, these ships are due for a refit in the next year. We recommend that the torpedoes be increased, the range be increased by the full use of oil-fired boilers, and, if possible, the speed be increased. These are very decent ships, for their age and size.

Arica-6
3 4.5'', 2 3'', 6 18'' torpedoes, 10 mines, 29 knots, 1,000 tons

The main bulk of the Peruvian destroyer fleet. These ships mount the same amount of guns as the previous class, but with more torpedoes and mines, and, most importantly, more speed. We feel that, since more advanced torpedoes are available, that the torpedoes should be upgraded. We also think that the 3'' guns should be replaced with 4.5'' guns. These are really decent ships, for their size.

D-200-16
4 4'', 6 18'' torpedoes, 29.5 knots, 1,000 tons

The newest destroyers in the NUS fleet. Built 7 years ago, these ships are aging gracefully. We feel that more modern torpedoes should replace the current torpedoes, to allow for better assault ability. Other than that, these are an excellent class of ships for the NUSA fleet.

Putre-4
3 4.5'', 2 3'', 6 21'' torpedoes, 31.5 knots, 10 mines, 1,000 tons

Probably the fastest destroyers in the Pacific, this class features blazing speed with more modern torpedoes then previous classes. We feel that the one flaw with these ships is the combination of the 4.5'' and 3'' guns. We think that the 3'' guns should be replaced by 4.5'' guns. These ships are some of the best destroyers in the world, and should act as the flagships of torpedo squadrons. Future ships should build upon these.

Destroyer Overview:

The destroyer fleet of the NUSA is one of the strongest arms of the military. Featuring 46 destroyers, plus coastal defense ships, we think that this branch is the one that needs the least improving. The one main flaw with it, in the Peruvian built ships, is the lack of an all main gun armament. We feel that this can be gradually addressed, but it is not a major concern in comparison to some of the other problems of the NUSA. We feel that the DD-200's and the Putre's should operate in the Atlantic, with the main fleet. The other destroyers can operate with the alternate battlefleet in the Pacific. The coastal defense ships should remain within the countries that built them, for the sense of standardization.

Mine Warfare Vessels:

M-200-2
1 4'', 10 mines, 15 knots, 500 tons

The only minewarfare vessels in the NUS fleet, these two ships mount mines, minesweeping gear, and a wireless, allowing it to serve as a sloop, a minelayer, and a minesweeper. We feel that this is an effective class, for its purposes, but we think that a limited amount of depth charges should be added, for defense against submarines. We also think that more ships of this class should be built, modernized, of course.

Rio Nevati-8
1 3.5'', 2 2'', 15 knots, 150 tons

A class of Peruvian ex-gunboats, these ships are built with one purpose in mind, minesweeping. Therefore, they have a very short range, and not much space dedicated to other facilities. We think that the range should be increased at the next refit planned, as it is barely enough to sail the Peruvian coast. Also, mines could be added, if desired.

Mine Warfare Overview:

The mine warfare fleet of the NUSA, for a nation that is fairly vulnerable to offensive mine attacks, is fairly small. With just ten vessels, and 2,000 tons in that fleet, it is too small to be able to defend the coast during a war. Therefore, we recommend a tripling of the size of the fleet, mainly by building improved Rio Nevati class ships. With large numbers of those, they can effectively defend the coast from mine warfare. The M-200 class can act as squadron leader. We feel that this is of the upmost importance, and should occur on the same priority as the light cruisers. Minesweepers can be built to civilian standard, so it should be fairly cheap. Also, the fleet could use two or three dedicated minelayers for defensive minefields.

Submarines:

Santa Anna-2
2 18'' torpedoes, 12 knots sur., 8 knots sub., 250 tons

A first generation submarine, this ship has low range, but a powerful armament for its size. With the capacity for only 750 miles of range, the range is barely enough for anything but coastal duties. Therefore, we recommend that these ships be limited to coastal defense duties and training duties. The use of gasoline as a fuel could be an issue, as it is more susceptible to explosions then diesel.

San Ignacio-2
2 18'' torpedoes, 12 knots sur., 8 knots sub., 250 tons

A complete, down to every last nut and bolt, repeat of the Santa Anna's. Although only 10 years old, these ships are only capable of coastal duties. Therefore, we recommend that these ships be limited to coastal defense duties and training duties. The use of gasoline as a fuel could be an issue, as it is more susceptible to explosions then diesel.

San Domingo-2
1 3'', 4 18'' torpedoes, 14 knots sur., 10 knots sub., 500 tons

A major upgrade in the quality of Peruvian submarines. It increased the speed by two knots, more than doubled the range, and doubled the amount of torpedo tubes, as well as adding some surface armament. We think that these and the following class form the core of the NUSA submarine fleet. The use of gasoline is not well advised, as it could lead to explosions.

San Martino-4
1 3.5'', 5 18'' torpedoes, 15 knots sur., 10 knots sub., 750 tons

An incredibly, for the NUSA, long ranged submarine with the capacity for five torpedo tubes. We feel that this is one of the most powerful submarines in the Pacific, excepting the Gran Columbian subs. Diesel fuel is introduced, making the powerplant much safer than it previously was. These ships and the preceding class form the core of the submarine fleet.

Submarine Overview:

The submarine fleet of the NUSA is relatively old, but has begun to be rebuilt in the recent past. We find that of the ten submarines, four are fairly old and should be limited to coastal defense duties. Of the other six, the more modern type should be deployed in the Pacific, where more open ocean allows them to exercise their range. The San Domingo's should be deployed to the Atlantic, where the small range won't afflict them so much. The NUSA should look into building a sub tender ship, and the next submarine should be somewhere on the order of 1,000 tons, with at least six torpedo tubes. We think that, when possible after more urgent tasks are completed, a class of at least four of those should be laid down.

Fleet Overview:

The fleet of the NUSA is a combination of extreme strengths and weaknesses. For example, the destroyers of this fleet are some of the best in the world, but the light cruisers, on the other hand, lack numbers. A major issue has come up in the attempt to integrate the fleet of the NUS and Peru together. In this situation, we recommend that the same policy be enacted when Gran Columbian and the IC were integrated, where the superior gun of each fleet was refitted onto small ships and was left to remain that way. For the larger ships, the main guns can remain, to be slowly replaced by more modern ships. We feel that the cruiser and minesweeper forces should be upgraded as soon as possible, hopefully within the next year. We also feel that the lack of auxiliaries is a major concern. We feel that at least two oilers and two coilers, along with two tenders, should be laid down as soon as possible. Also, river gunboats, to protect the boundary between Italia Uruguay and Argentina, while not urgently needed, would have a useful presence. We think that no new capital ships should be laid down for three years, to allow for these things to occur, and to balance out the fleet order of the NUSA. We feel that the more modern ships, as described in the report, should be based in the Atlantic. Orange is a much greater, and closer, threat than any other nation, and the fleet order can always be changed within a month. In the Pacific, no major non-allied fleet units, besides Rohan, exist within 3,000 miles, and Rohan has never been a threat to the Southern Cross. In the Atlantic, more opportunities exist in case of a war with Nassau or Orange. The NUSA fleet has many strengths, and many weaknesses. It is up to the NUSA to fix these problems. If they can, they will have one of the most powerful fleets in the Southern Hemisphere.

[Jefgte]

Great great work Tex.

Thanks a lot for the analys & your precious time.


Jef  ;)

[TexanCowboy]

Alwyas a pleasure.

[Jefgte]

Just a very small update in ARMADA Tex's report.

The DDs Putre class were all equiped with the M2x40mmAAMlle1916 during the trial period.
In conformity with the drawing

So, Tex's report about Putre class could be now:
"
Putre-4
3 4.5'', 2 3'', 6 21'' torpedoes, 31.5 knots, 10 mines, 1,000 tons

Probably the fastest destroyers in the Pacific, this class features blazing speed with more modern torpedoes then previous classes"..." These ships are some of the best destroyers in the world, and should act as the flagships of torpedo squadrons. Future ships should build upon these.

"

Jef  ;)

[Jefgte]

2 jan 1919

Minister del Defensia Julio Sorena appoint  Almirante Fidel Salazar Vencedores

"Gran Almirante de la Armada" (5 stars on the sleeves).

[Jefgte]

3 Jan 1919

In accordance with the Minister del Defensia Julio Sorena (Peru), the Commandante of the NUS Armada, Gran Almirante Fidel Salazar Vencedores (Peru) appoint Almirante Torres y Barrientos (Argentina) "Almirante Commandante of the NUS Pacific Armada".

[Jefgte]

4 jan 1919

Meeting between Gran Almirante Fidel Salazar Vencedores (Atlantic) & Almirante Torres y Barrientos (Pacific).

Gran Almirante Fidel Salazar Vencedores: : Congratulations Almirante for your appointment as Almirante of the Pacific Armada.
Almirante Torres y Barrientos:
It is an honor to serve under your authority Almirante,
I return the congratulations to you Almirante for your appointment as Gran Admiral de la Armada.

Gran Almirante Fidel Salazar Vencedores:
Like you know, but it is just a confirmation, the NUS Armada is now separate in 2 Fleets, Pacific & Atlantic.
His Excellence Jorge Martinez y Garcia, President of the NUS Republic, during many meetings with Minister Del Defensia Julio Sorena & his Military Bureau hope to regroup the Battleships & the modern unities in one Fleet.
For geopolitical reasons of the moment, the main Battleships of Armada "ll be concentrate in Atlantic.
During the first 6 months of the year 1919, Battleships, cruisers & destroyers are going to be transferred between the 2 oceans.

Almirante Torres y Barrientos:
That is certainly the best choice for the Armada. Battleships concentrated in one fleet are an impressive squadron.

Gran Almirante Fidel Salazar Vencedores:
This means also that the Pacific Armada is represented by lighter units.

Almirante Torres y Barrientos:
Lighter unities yes but certainly in important quantities?

Gran Almirante Fidel Salazar Vencedores:
Yes, for example, the Armored Cruisers of the Gran Chaco class, some light cruisers & DDs divisions are going to be transferred to Pacific...But, the battleships Atahualpa & Waskhar are going to be transferred from Pacific to Atlantic to rejoin the Battleships Veinticinco de Mayo  &  Mayta Capac.

Almirante Torres y Barrientos:
Pacific Armada ''ll be constituted with Coastal ships.

Gran Almirante Fidel Salazar Vencedores:
Affectations of Veintincinco de Mayo & Islas Malvinas are not sure today.
The list of the affectations is not locked & I am open to all suggestions. However, that is certain now that nearly all battleships were going to be transferred to Atlantic.
You know too Almirante, that NUS sign in jan 1912 a treaty with Maoria about Easter Island (Isla de Pasqua). I hope that sometime, cruisers call in that Island to show NUS flag. Our President is much attached to have good relations with Maoria.
Almirante, secure & protect the NUS Pacific coast is a high responsibility.
I hope that you are happy with your new affectation

Almirante Torres y Barrientos:
Yes Almirante. I will do my best

Gran Almirante Fidel Salazar Vencedores:
Good luck Almirante.

Almirante Torres y Barrientos:
Thank you Almirante...

A few minutes after the departure of the Almirante Torres y Barrientos...

Yes Lieutenant. Said Almirante Vencedores. When you enter quickly after knocking the door. I know that it is important.

Excuse me Almirante, an urgent message but not secret from The Foreign Office.

Thank you Lieutenant...

Almirante Vencedores read the message.

Oh, that is a bad news.
The President Wilson from CSA is dead...