Commonwealth of Russia: Auxillaries: Transports

Blooded · November 03, 2008, 12:36:18 PM

AP1500 Class, Imperial Russia Small Troop Transport laid down 1914 (Engine 1912)

Displacement:
   1,500 t light; 1,548 t standard; 2,298 t normal; 2,898 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   228.00 ft / 228.00 ft x 38.00 ft x 14.62 ft (normal load)
   69.49 m / 69.49 m x 11.58 m x 4.46 m

Armament:
2 - 2.95" / 75.0 mm guns in single mounts, 10.80lbs / 4.90kg shells, 1914 Model
    Quick firing guns in deck mounts
    on centreline ends, evenly spread
4 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1914 Model
    Quick firing guns in deck mounts
    on side, all amidships, 2 raised mounts - superfiring
   Weight of broadside 34 lbs / 15 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 100

Machinery:
   Coal fired boilers, complex reciprocating steam engines,
   Direct drive, 1 shaft, 1,143 ihp / 853 Kw = 12.00 kts
   Range 16,130nm at 10.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 1,350 tons (100% coal)

Complement:
   165 - 215

Cost:
   £0.085 million / $0.342 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 5 tons, 0.2 %
   Machinery: 76 tons, 3.3 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 471 tons, 20.5 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 798 tons, 34.7 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 948 tons, 41.3 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
    3,712 lbs / 1,684 Kg = 288.4 x 3.0 " / 75 mm shells or 1.4 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 1.10
   Metacentric height 1.4 ft / 0.4 m
   Roll period: 13.5 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 51 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.01
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 1.97

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has a flush deck
   Block coefficient: 0.635
   Length to Beam Ratio: 6.00 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 15.10 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 40 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 26
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 0.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 0.00 ft / 0.00 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
    - Stem:      13.00 ft / 3.96 m
    - Forecastle (15 %):   10.00 ft / 3.05 m
    - Mid (50 %):      10.00 ft / 3.05 m
    - Quarterdeck (15 %):   10.00 ft / 3.05 m
    - Stern:      12.00 ft / 3.66 m
    - Average freeboard:   10.33 ft / 3.15 m
   Ship tends to be wet forward

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 58.0 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 74.3 %
   Waterplane Area: 6,439 Square feet or 598 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 202 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 47 lbs/sq ft or 231 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 0.92
      - Longitudinal: 2.09
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is cramped
   Excellent seaboat, comfortable, can fire her guns in the heaviest weather

Cost: $0.375 0.375(Civilian Standards)
Misc. Weights(948+500 Tons):
Small Wireless Set and Aerials
100 Tons extra Ships Boats and SteamLaunches
98 Tons Cranes, Access Hoists and Special Fittings
750 Tons Accomedations
500 Tons Stores as Coal Load

Actual Range:250 Tons Coal=5220 @10kn
33 Tons Coal=288 miles@12kn-24Hours

Armament:
3"/45(75mm) Pattern 1892: (1892) 10.8 lb ROF=12-15
1.85"/50(47mm) 3 pdr Vickers QF Mark I*: (1900) 3.0 lb ROF=25

Blooded · November 14, 2009, 06:23:04 AM

AP-1000 Class, Russian Commonwealth Coastal Transport laid down 1916

Displacement:
   1,000 t light; 1,030 t standard; 1,452 t normal; 1,790 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   229.93 ft / 220.00 ft x 35.00 ft x 12.00 ft (normal load)
   70.08 m / 67.06 m x 10.67 m x 3.66 m

Armament:
1 - 2.95" / 75.0 mm guns in single mounts, 10.80lbs / 4.90kg shells, 1916 Model
     Quick firing gun in deck mount
     on centreline aft
2 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1916 Model
     Breech loading guns in deck mounts
     on side, evenly spread
   Weight of broadside 17 lbs / 8 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 120

Machinery:
   Coal fired boilers, complex reciprocating steam engines,
   Direct drive, 1 shaft, 1,000 ihp / 746 Kw = 12.52 kts
   Range 12,650nm at 10.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 759 tons (100% coal)

Complement:
   116 - 152

Cost:
   £0.076 million / $0.302 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 2 tons, 0.2 %
   Machinery: 65 tons, 4.5 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 330 tons, 22.7 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 452 tons, 31.1 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 602 tons, 41.5 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
     2,274 lbs / 1,032 Kg = 176.7 x 3.0 " / 75 mm shells or 1.2 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 1.14
   Metacentric height 1.3 ft / 0.4 m
   Roll period: 12.7 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 45 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.01
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 1.51

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has a flush deck
   Block coefficient: 0.550
   Length to Beam Ratio: 6.29 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 14.83 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 39 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 27
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 10.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
     - Stem:      10.95 ft / 3.34 m
     - Forecastle (20 %):   8.00 ft / 2.44 m
     - Mid (50 %):      8.00 ft / 2.44 m
     - Quarterdeck (10 %):   8.00 ft / 2.44 m
     - Stern:      9.00 ft / 2.74 m
     - Average freeboard:   8.29 ft / 2.53 m
   Ship tends to be wet forward

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 61.8 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 68.5 %
   Waterplane Area: 5,212 Square feet or 484 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 193 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 42 lbs/sq ft or 205 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 0.94
      - Longitudinal: 1.64
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is cramped
   Excellent seaboat, comfortable, can fire her guns in the heaviest weather

Cost: $0.254 0.252BP(Civilian Standards) 10 Months

Misc. Weight(602+230 Tons):
Short Range Wireless Set
50 Tons extra Ships Boats
50 Tons Cranes and Hoists
500 Tons Troop Accomedations
230 Tons Stores(as Coal Load)
192 Tons Coal for ship use(Range: 5650@10knts)

Blooded · November 14, 2009, 06:24:00 AM

AP-2000 Class, Russian Commonwealth Small Troop Transport laid down 1916

Displacement:
   2,000 t light; 2,064 t standard; 3,065 t normal; 3,865 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   314.73 ft / 300.00 ft x 50.00 ft x 12.00 ft (normal load)
   95.93 m / 91.44 m x 15.24 m x 3.66 m

Armament:
1 - 2.95" / 75.0 mm guns in single mounts, 10.80lbs / 4.90kg shells, 1916 Model
     Quick firing gun in deck mount
     on centreline aft, 1 raised gun
4 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1916 Model
     Quick firing guns in deck mounts
     on side, all amidships, 2 raised mounts - superfiring
   Weight of broadside 23 lbs / 10 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 130

Machinery:
   Coal fired boilers, complex reciprocating steam engines,
   Direct drive, 1 shaft, 1,333 ihp / 994 Kw = 12.00 kts
   Range 18,820nm at 10.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 1,801 tons (100% coal)

Complement:
   205 - 267

Cost:
   £0.139 million / $0.556 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 3 tons, 0.1 %
   Machinery: 87 tons, 2.8 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 776 tons, 25.3 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 1,064 tons, 34.7 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 1,134 tons, 37.0 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
     6,571 lbs / 2,980 Kg = 510.5 x 3.0 " / 75 mm shells or 2.2 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 1.23
   Metacentric height 2.6 ft / 0.8 m
   Roll period: 13.1 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 72 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.00
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 1.54

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has a flush deck
   Block coefficient: 0.596
   Length to Beam Ratio: 6.00 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 17.32 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 31 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 47
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 20.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
     - Stem:      13.00 ft / 3.96 m
     - Forecastle (15 %):   10.00 ft / 3.05 m
     - Mid (50 %):      10.00 ft / 3.05 m
     - Quarterdeck (15 %):   10.00 ft / 3.05 m
     - Stern:      12.00 ft / 3.66 m
     - Average freeboard:   10.33 ft / 3.15 m
   Ship tends to be wet forward

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 51.3 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 99.3 %
   Waterplane Area: 10,683 Square feet or 992 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 230 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 54 lbs/sq ft or 266 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 0.98
      - Longitudinal: 1.19
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is adequate
   Ship has slow, easy roll, a good, steady gun platform
   Excellent seaboat, comfortable, can fire her guns in the heaviest weather

Cost: $0.50 0.50(Civilian Standards)

Misc. Weights(1134+750 Tons):
Small Wireless Set and Aerials
124 Tons extra Ships Boats and SteamLaunches
100 Tons Cranes, Access Hoists and Special Fittings
900 Tons Accomedations
680 Tons Stores as Coal Load

Actual Range: 321 Tons Coal=5840 @10kn

Blooded · November 14, 2009, 06:24:38 AM

AK-1000 Class, Russian Commonwealth Coastal Transport laid down 1916

Displacement:
   1,000 t light; 1,030 t standard; 1,452 t normal; 1,790 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   231.34 ft / 220.00 ft x 35.00 ft x 12.00 ft (normal load)
   70.51 m / 67.06 m x 10.67 m x 3.66 m

Armament:
1 - 2.95" / 75.0 mm guns in single mounts, 10.80lbs / 4.90kg shells, 1916 Model
     Quick firing gun in deck mount
     on centreline aft
2 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1916 Model
     Breech loading guns in deck mounts
     on side, evenly spread
   Weight of broadside 17 lbs / 8 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 120

Machinery:
   Coal fired boilers, complex reciprocating steam engines,
   Direct drive, 1 shaft, 1,000 ihp / 746 Kw = 12.52 kts
   Range 12,650nm at 10.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 759 tons (100% coal)

Complement:
   116 - 152

Cost:
   £0.076 million / $0.302 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 2 tons, 0.2 %
   Machinery: 65 tons, 4.5 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 401 tons, 27.6 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 452 tons, 31.1 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 531 tons, 36.6 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
     3,116 lbs / 1,414 Kg = 242.1 x 3.0 " / 75 mm shells or 1.4 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 1.13
   Metacentric height 1.3 ft / 0.4 m
   Roll period: 12.8 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 46 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.01
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 1.84

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has raised forecastle, rise aft of midbreak
   Block coefficient: 0.550
   Length to Beam Ratio: 6.29 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 14.83 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 39 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 23
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 10.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
     - Stem:      18.95 ft / 5.78 m
     - Forecastle (20 %):   16.00 ft / 4.88 m (8.00 ft / 2.44 m aft of break)
     - Mid (50 %):      8.00 ft / 2.44 m (16.00 ft / 4.88 m aft of break)
     - Quarterdeck (10 %):   16.00 ft / 4.88 m
     - Stern:      17.00 ft / 5.18 m
     - Average freeboard:   13.89 ft / 4.23 m

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 56.6 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 107.6 %
   Waterplane Area: 5,212 Square feet or 484 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 213 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 42 lbs/sq ft or 207 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 0.86
      - Longitudinal: 3.94
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is adequate
   Excellent seaboat, comfortable, can fire her guns in the heaviest weather

Cost: $0.254 0.252BP(Civilian Standards) 10 Months

Misc. Weight(531+230 Tons):
Short Range Wireless Set
50 Tons extra Ships Boats
50 Tons Cranes and Hoists
431 Tons Cargo
230 Tons Stores(as Coal Load)
192 Tons Coal for ship use(Range: 5650@10knts)

Blooded · November 14, 2009, 06:27:02 AM

TC-1000 Class, Russian Commonwealth Small Coal Transport laid down 1917 (Engine 1916)

Displacement:
   1,000 t light; 1,066 t standard; 3,241 t normal; 4,981 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   326.00 ft / 326.00 ft x 50.00 ft x 12.00 ft (normal load)
   99.36 m / 99.36 m x 15.24 m x 3.66 m

Armament:
1 - 2.95" / 75.0 mm guns in single mounts, 10.80lbs / 4.90kg shells, 1917 Model
     Quick firing gun in deck mount
     on centreline aft, 1 raised gun
2 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1917 Model
     Quick firing guns in deck mounts
     on side, all amidships
   Weight of broadside 17 lbs / 8 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 100

Machinery:
   Coal fired boilers, complex reciprocating steam engines,
   Direct drive, 1 shaft, 1,363 ihp / 1,017 Kw = 12.00 kts
   Range 39,850nm at 10.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 3,915 tons (100% coal)

Complement:
   214 - 279

Cost:
   £0.090 million / $0.360 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 2 tons, 0.1 %
   Machinery: 89 tons, 2.7 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 774 tons, 23.9 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 2,241 tons, 69.1 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 135 tons, 4.2 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
     23,844 lbs / 10,815 Kg = 1,852.3 x 3.0 " / 75 mm shells or 9.7 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 2.14
   Metacentric height 5.8 ft / 1.8 m
   Roll period: 8.7 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 86 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.00
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 1.71

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has raised forecastle, raised quarterdeck
   Block coefficient: 0.580
   Length to Beam Ratio: 6.52 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 18.06 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 27 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 50
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 0.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 0.00 ft / 0.00 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
     - Stem:      17.00 ft / 5.18 m
     - Forecastle (39 %):   14.00 ft / 4.27 m (6.00 ft / 1.83 m aft of break)
     - Mid (50 %):      6.00 ft / 1.83 m
     - Quarterdeck (15 %):   14.00 ft / 4.27 m (6.00 ft / 1.83 m before break)
     - Stern:      15.00 ft / 4.57 m
     - Average freeboard:   10.86 ft / 3.31 m
   Ship tends to be wet forward

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 15.9 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 60.9 %
   Waterplane Area: 11,407 Square feet or 1,060 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 975 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 50 lbs/sq ft or 245 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 0.99
      - Longitudinal: 1.00
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is cramped
   Ship has slow, easy roll, a good, steady gun platform
   Excellent seaboat, comfortable, can fire her guns in the heaviest weather

Cost: $0.054 0.054(Civilian Standards)
Misc. Weights(135 Tons):
Small Wireless Set and Aerials
36 Tons Cranes, Access Hoists and Special Fittings
1788 Ton Coal Capacity

Actual Range:387 Tons Coal=6850 @10kn

Blooded · November 14, 2009, 06:27:42 AM

TO-1000 Class, Russian Commonwealth Small Oil Transport laid down 1917 (Engine 1916)

Displacement:
   1,000 t light; 1,066 t standard; 3,241 t normal; 4,982 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   326.00 ft / 326.00 ft x 50.00 ft x 12.00 ft (normal load)
   99.36 m / 99.36 m x 15.24 m x 3.66 m

Armament:
1 - 2.95" / 75.0 mm guns in single mounts, 10.80lbs / 4.90kg shells, 1917 Model
     Quick firing gun in deck mount
     on centreline aft, 1 raised gun
2 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1917 Model
     Quick firing guns in deck mounts
     on side, all amidships
   Weight of broadside 17 lbs / 8 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 100

Machinery:
   Oil fired boilers, complex reciprocating steam engines,
   Direct drive, 1 shaft, 1,363 ihp / 1,017 Kw = 12.00 kts
   Range 55,800nm at 10.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 3,916 tons

Complement:
   214 - 279

Cost:
   £0.088 million / $0.352 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 2 tons, 0.1 %
   Machinery: 81 tons, 2.5 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 775 tons, 23.9 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 2,241 tons, 69.1 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 142 tons, 4.4 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
     24,665 lbs / 11,188 Kg = 1,916.1 x 3.0 " / 75 mm shells or 10.2 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 2.13
   Metacentric height 5.8 ft / 1.8 m
   Roll period: 8.8 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 86 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.00
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 1.71

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has raised forecastle, raised quarterdeck
   Block coefficient: 0.580
   Length to Beam Ratio: 6.52 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 18.06 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 27 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 50
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 0.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 0.00 ft / 0.00 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
     - Stem:      17.00 ft / 5.18 m
     - Forecastle (39 %):   14.00 ft / 4.27 m (6.00 ft / 1.83 m aft of break)
     - Mid (50 %):      6.00 ft / 1.83 m
     - Quarterdeck (15 %):   14.00 ft / 4.27 m (6.00 ft / 1.83 m before break)
     - Stern:      15.00 ft / 4.57 m
     - Average freeboard:   10.86 ft / 3.31 m
   Ship tends to be wet forward

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 15.3 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 60.9 %
   Waterplane Area: 11,407 Square feet or 1,060 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 1,000 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 50 lbs/sq ft or 245 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 1.00
      - Longitudinal: 1.00
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is cramped
   Ship has slow, easy roll, a good, steady gun platform
   Excellent seaboat, comfortable, can fire her guns in the heaviest weather

Cost: $0.25 0.25(Civilian Standards)
Misc. Weights(142 Tons):
Small Wireless Set and Aerials
36 Tons Cranes, Access Hoists and Special Fittings
1894 Ton Oil Capacity

Actual Range:281 Tons Coal=6850 @10kn

Blooded · November 14, 2009, 06:30:52 AM

These small motorized barges provide additional critical supply service for naval vessels. It has also dawned on the Naval Command they would be useful for a seabourne assault.

22m Barge , Imperial Russian Barge laid down 1917 (Engine 1916)

Displacement:
   35 t light; 36 t standard; 37 t normal; 38 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   75.87 ft / 72.00 ft x 10.00 ft x 2.50 ft (normal load)
   23.12 m / 21.95 m x 3.05 m x 0.76 m

Armament:
1 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1917 Model
    Quick firing gun in deck mount
    on centreline forward
   Weight of broadside 3 lbs / 1 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 80

Machinery:
   Petrol Internal combustion motors,
   Direct drive, 1 shaft, 40 shp / 30 Kw = 8.78 kts
   Range 940nm at 6.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 2 tons

Complement:
   6 - 9

Cost:
   £0.003 million / $0.013 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 0 tons, 1.1 %
   Machinery: 2 tons, 4.1 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 10 tons, 28.1 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 2 tons, 4.7 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 23 tons, 62.1 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
    51 lbs / 23 Kg = 16.2 x 1.9 " / 47 mm shells or 0.2 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 1.08
   Metacentric height 0.2 ft / 0.1 m
   Roll period: 9.8 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 28 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.07
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 0.70

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has a flush deck
   Block coefficient: 0.720
   Length to Beam Ratio: 7.20 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 8.49 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 48 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 23
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 25.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 2.00 ft / 0.61 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
    - Stem:      4.00 ft / 1.22 m
    - Forecastle (25 %):   3.25 ft / 0.99 m
    - Mid (50 %):      3.00 ft / 0.91 m
    - Quarterdeck (25 %):   3.00 ft / 0.91 m
    - Stern:      3.00 ft / 0.91 m
    - Average freeboard:   3.17 ft / 0.97 m
   Ship tends to be wet forward

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 88.8 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 56.9 %
   Waterplane Area: 585 Square feet or 54 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 127 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 12 lbs/sq ft or 61 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 0.95
      - Longitudinal: 1.47
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is adequate
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is cramped
   Ship has quick, lively roll, not a steady gun platform
   Caution: Lacks seaworthiness - very limited seakeeping ability

Cost: $0.035 0.01525 Wooden Vessel

Misc.Weight(23 Tons):
23 Tons Troops

Blooded · November 14, 2009, 06:31:29 AM

These larger motorized barges provide additional critical supply service for naval vessels. It has also dawned on the Naval Command they would be useful for a seabourne assault.

45m Barge, Imperial Russia Coaster/Landing Ship laid down 1917 (Engine 1916)

Displacement:
   256 t light; 262 t standard; 275 t normal; 285 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   148.00 ft / 148.00 ft x 25.00 ft x 4.00 ft (normal load)
   45.11 m / 45.11 m x 7.62 m x 1.22 m

Armament:
1 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1917 Model
    Quick firing gun in deck mount
    on centreline aft
   Weight of broadside 3 lbs / 1 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 150

Machinery:
   Petrol Internal combustion motors,
   Direct drive, 1 shaft, 120 shp / 89 Kw = 8.71 kts
   Range 4,500nm at 6.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 23 tons

Complement:
   33 - 43

Cost:
   £0.018 million / $0.072 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 0 tons, 0.1 %
   Machinery: 4 tons, 1.6 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 86 tons, 31.5 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 19 tons, 6.7 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 165 tons, 60.0 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
    500 lbs / 227 Kg = 157.9 x 1.9 " / 47 mm shells or 0.6 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 1.16
   Metacentric height 0.8 ft / 0.3 m
   Roll period: 11.5 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 52 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.00
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 1.11

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has a flush deck
   Block coefficient: 0.650
   Length to Beam Ratio: 5.92 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 12.17 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 29 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 47
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 0.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 0.00 ft / 0.00 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
    - Stem:      6.00 ft / 1.83 m
    - Forecastle (30 %):   5.00 ft / 1.52 m
    - Mid (50 %):      5.00 ft / 1.52 m
    - Quarterdeck (15 %):   5.00 ft / 1.52 m
    - Stern:      5.50 ft / 1.68 m
    - Average freeboard:   5.16 ft / 1.57 m
   Ship tends to be wet forward

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 72.2 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 80.7 %
   Waterplane Area: 2,795 Square feet or 260 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 155 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 25 lbs/sq ft or 122 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 0.99
      - Longitudinal: 1.02
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is cramped

Cost: $0.072 0.068BP 6 Months Civilian+full motor

Misc. Weight(165 Tons):
165 Tons Troops

Blooded · November 14, 2009, 06:33:50 AM

Tiny coastal transports for providing coal to small ports throughout the Commonwealth.

TC-200 Class, Russian Commonwealth Small Coal Transport laid down 1915 (Engine 1912)

Displacement:
   200 t light; 213 t standard; 642 t normal; 985 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   164.06 ft / 160.00 ft x 29.00 ft x 8.50 ft (normal load)
   50.00 m / 48.77 m x 8.84 m x 2.59 m

Armament:
1 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1915 Model
    Quick firing gun in deck mount
    on centreline aft
   Weight of broadside 3 lbs / 1 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 120

Machinery:
   Coal fired boilers, complex reciprocating steam engines,
   Direct drive, 1 shaft, 300 ihp / 224 Kw = 10.09 kts
   Range 33,330nm at 8.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 772 tons (100% coal)

Complement:
   63 - 82

Cost:
   £0.015 million / $0.059 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 0 tons, 0.1 %
   Machinery: 20 tons, 3.1 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 140 tons, 21.8 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 442 tons, 68.8 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 40 tons, 6.2 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
    4,145 lbs / 1,880 Kg = 1,308.6 x 1.9 " / 47 mm shells or 4.0 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 2.08
   Metacentric height 2.5 ft / 0.8 m
   Roll period: 7.7 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 78 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.00
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 1.55

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has a flush deck
   Block coefficient: 0.570
   Length to Beam Ratio: 5.52 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 12.65 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 38 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 50
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 10.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 3.00 ft / 0.91 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
    - Stem:      6.00 ft / 1.83 m
    - Forecastle (15 %):   5.00 ft / 1.52 m
    - Mid (50 %):      5.00 ft / 1.52 m
    - Quarterdeck (15 %):   5.00 ft / 1.52 m
    - Stern:      6.00 ft / 1.83 m
    - Average freeboard:   5.14 ft / 1.57 m
   Ship tends to be wet forward

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 19.1 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 48.5 %
   Waterplane Area: 3,211 Square feet or 298 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 774 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 32 lbs/sq ft or 156 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 0.96
      - Longitudinal: 1.35
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is extremely poor
   Ship has slow, easy roll, a good, steady gun platform
   Excellent seaboat, comfortable, can fire her guns in the heaviest weather

Cost: $0.05 0.05(Civilian Standards)
Misc. Weights(40 Tons):
Small Wireless Set
36 Tons Cranes, Access Hoists and Special Fittings
4 Tons Reserve
360 Ton Coal Capacity

Actual Range:69 Tons Coal=5000 @8kn

Blooded · November 14, 2009, 06:34:18 AM

Tiny coastal transports for providing oil or bulk liquids to small ports throughout the Commonwealth.

TO-200 Class, Russian Commonwealth Small Oil Transport laid down 1915 (Engine 1912)

Displacement:
   200 t light; 213 t standard; 642 t normal; 986 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   164.06 ft / 160.00 ft x 29.00 ft x 8.50 ft (normal load)
   50.00 m / 48.77 m x 8.84 m x 2.59 m

Armament:
1 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1915 Model
    Quick firing gun in deck mount
    on centreline aft
   Weight of broadside 3 lbs / 1 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 120

Machinery:
   Coal and oil fired boilers, complex reciprocating steam engines,
   Direct drive, 1 shaft, 300 ihp / 224 Kw = 10.09 kts
   Range 44,600nm at 8.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 773 tons (16% coal)

Complement:
   63 - 82

Cost:
   £0.014 million / $0.058 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 0 tons, 0.1 %
   Machinery: 18 tons, 2.9 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 141 tons, 21.9 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 443 tons, 68.9 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 40 tons, 6.2 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
    4,336 lbs / 1,967 Kg = 1,368.7 x 1.9 " / 47 mm shells or 4.2 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 2.08
   Metacentric height 2.5 ft / 0.8 m
   Roll period: 7.7 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 78 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.00
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 1.55

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has a flush deck
   Block coefficient: 0.570
   Length to Beam Ratio: 5.52 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 12.65 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 38 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 50
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 10.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 3.00 ft / 0.91 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
    - Stem:      6.00 ft / 1.83 m
    - Forecastle (15 %):   5.00 ft / 1.52 m
    - Mid (50 %):      5.00 ft / 1.52 m
    - Quarterdeck (15 %):   5.00 ft / 1.52 m
    - Stern:      6.00 ft / 1.83 m
    - Average freeboard:   5.14 ft / 1.57 m
   Ship tends to be wet forward

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 18.3 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 48.5 %
   Waterplane Area: 3,211 Square feet or 298 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 804 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 32 lbs/sq ft or 157 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 0.97
      - Longitudinal: 1.35
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is extremely poor
   Ship has slow, easy roll, a good, steady gun platform
   Excellent seaboat, comfortable, can fire her guns in the heaviest weather

Cost: $0.05 0.05(Civilian Standards)
Misc. Weights(40 Tons):
Small Wireless Set
36 Tons Cranes, Access Hoists and Special Fittings
4 Tons Reserve
361 Ton Oil Capacity

Actual Range:69 Tons Coal=5000 @8kn

Blooded · November 14, 2009, 06:36:20 AM

Russian Army Command saw the usefulness of Civilian Locomotive ferries running between Rostov and Astrakahn to the Caucausus. This design provides port to port transport for an entire troop transport train for the Army forces.

110m Train Ferry, Russian Commonwealth Coastal Ferry laid down 1917 (Engine 1916)

Displacement:
   4,906 t light; 5,057 t standard; 7,114 t normal; 8,759 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   392.23 ft / 380.00 ft x 56.00 ft x 18.00 ft (normal load)
   119.55 m / 115.82 m x 17.07 m x 5.49 m

Armament:
1 - 4.72" / 120 mm guns in single mounts, 63.87lbs / 28.97kg shells, 1917 Model
    Breech loading gun in deck mount
    on centreline forward
2 - 3.00" / 76.2 mm guns in single mounts, 14.33lbs / 6.50kg shells, 1917 Model
    Anti-aircraft guns in deck mounts
    on side, all amidships
2 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1917 Model
    Quick firing guns in deck mounts
    on side, all aft
   Weight of broadside 99 lbs / 45 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 150

Machinery:
   Coal fired boilers, complex reciprocating steam engines,
   Direct drive, 2 shafts, 4,000 ihp / 2,984 Kw = 14.37 kts
   Range 23,800nm at 10.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 3,701 tons (100% coal)

Complement:
   386 - 503

Cost:
   £0.395 million / $1.581 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 11 tons, 0.2 %
   Machinery: 261 tons, 3.7 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 1,834 tons, 25.8 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 2,208 tons, 31.0 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 2,800 tons, 39.4 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
    15,324 lbs / 6,951 Kg = 290.6 x 4.7 " / 120 mm shells or 2.6 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 1.14
   Metacentric height 2.7 ft / 0.8 m
   Roll period: 14.4 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 52 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.02
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 2.00

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has a flush deck
   Block coefficient: 0.650
   Length to Beam Ratio: 6.79 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 19.49 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 35 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 26
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 10.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
    - Stem:      24.00 ft / 7.32 m
    - Forecastle (20 %):   20.00 ft / 6.10 m
    - Mid (50 %):      20.00 ft / 6.10 m
    - Quarterdeck (15 %):   20.00 ft / 6.10 m
    - Stern:      20.00 ft / 6.10 m
    - Average freeboard:   20.32 ft / 6.19 m

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 56.9 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 160.9 %
   Waterplane Area: 16,302 Square feet or 1,514 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 209 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 70 lbs/sq ft or 342 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 0.90
      - Longitudinal: 2.44
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is excellent
   Excellent seaboat, comfortable, can fire her guns in the heaviest weather

Cost: $0.14465 0.13365BP 13.9 Months Civilian
Civilian Train Ferry+ Guns(fully paid)

Misc. Weight(2800+1698 Tons):
Short Range Wireless Set
2800 Tons Vehicles/Train(4 Tracks-34? Cars)
1698 Tons Waterline Stores/Ballast
358 Tons Coal(3800miles)

Blooded · November 14, 2009, 06:36:50 AM

Designed to provide port to port transport for a single armored train for the Army forces.

67m Train Ferry, Russian Commonwealth Coastal Ferry laid down 1917 (Engine 1916)

Displacement:
   942 t light; 965 t standard; 1,147 t normal; 1,291 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   229.82 ft / 220.00 ft x 38.00 ft x 8.00 ft (normal load)
   70.05 m / 67.06 m x 11.58 m x 2.44 m

Armament:
1 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1917 Model
    Quick firing gun in deck mount
    on centreline forward
   Weight of broadside 3 lbs / 1 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 150

Machinery:
   Diesel Internal combustion motors,
   Direct drive, 2 shafts, 800 shp / 597 Kw = 12.06 kts
   Range 16,520nm at 8.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 326 tons

Complement:
   98 - 128

Cost:
   £0.068 million / $0.273 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 0 tons, 0.0 %
   Machinery: 30 tons, 2.6 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 451 tons, 39.3 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 204 tons, 17.8 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 461 tons, 40.2 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
    4,090 lbs / 1,855 Kg = 1,291.2 x 1.9 " / 47 mm shells or 1.6 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 1.14
   Metacentric height 1.5 ft / 0.5 m
   Roll period: 13.0 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 52 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.00
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 2.00

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has a flush deck
   Block coefficient: 0.600
   Length to Beam Ratio: 5.79 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 14.83 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 38 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 26
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 30.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 0.00 ft / 0.00 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
    - Stem:      17.00 ft / 5.18 m
    - Forecastle (25 %):   17.00 ft / 5.18 m
    - Mid (50 %):      17.00 ft / 5.18 m
    - Quarterdeck (20 %):   17.00 ft / 5.18 m
    - Stern:      17.00 ft / 5.18 m
    - Average freeboard:   17.00 ft / 5.18 m

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 53.5 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 202.0 %
   Waterplane Area: 6,114 Square feet or 568 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 219 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 42 lbs/sq ft or 204 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 0.81
      - Longitudinal: 6.56
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is excellent
   Excellent seaboat, comfortable, can fire her guns in the heaviest weather

Cost: $0.2655 0.2655BP 6 Months Civilian
Civilian Train Ferry+Diesel Motors and Guns(fully paid)

Misc. Weight(461+127 Tons):
Short Range Wireless Set
461 Tons Vehicles/Train(3 Tracks/12+ Cars)
127 Tons Waterline Stores/Ballast
54 Tons Fuel(4520miles)

Blooded · November 14, 2009, 06:37:21 AM

Designed to provide port to port vehicle transport for the Army and marine forces.

50m Vehicle Ferry, Russian Commonwealth Coastal Ferry laid down 1917 (Engine 1916)

Displacement:
   400 t light; 409 t standard; 456 t normal; 494 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   163.46 ft / 160.00 ft x 30.00 ft x 4.75 ft (normal load)
   49.82 m / 48.77 m x 9.14 m x 1.45 m

Armament:
1 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.00lbs / 1.36kg shells, 1917 Model
    Quick firing gun in deck mount
    on centreline aft
   Weight of broadside 3 lbs / 1 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 150

Machinery:
   Diesel Internal combustion motors,
   Direct drive, 1 shaft, 150 shp / 112 Kw = 8.49 kts
   Range 12,870nm at 6.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 85 tons

Complement:
   49 - 64

Cost:
   £0.027 million / $0.110 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 0 tons, 0.1 %
   Machinery: 6 tons, 1.2 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 133 tons, 29.1 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 56 tons, 12.4 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 261 tons, 57.2 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
    819 lbs / 372 Kg = 258.6 x 1.9 " / 47 mm shells or 0.7 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 1.15
   Metacentric height 1.1 ft / 0.3 m
   Roll period: 12.1 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 60 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.00
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 1.09

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has a flush deck
   Block coefficient: 0.700
   Length to Beam Ratio: 5.33 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 12.65 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 28 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 55
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 30.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 0.00 ft / 0.00 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
    - Stem:      6.00 ft / 1.83 m
    - Forecastle (25 %):   5.50 ft / 1.68 m
    - Mid (50 %):      5.25 ft / 1.60 m
    - Quarterdeck (20 %):   5.25 ft / 1.60 m
    - Stern:      5.25 ft / 1.60 m
    - Average freeboard:   5.39 ft / 1.64 m
   Ship tends to be wet forward

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 67.6 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 78.8 %
   Waterplane Area: 3,822 Square feet or 355 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 166 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 29 lbs/sq ft or 142 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 1.00
      - Longitudinal: 0.99
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is cramped

Cost: $0.112 0.106BP 6 Months Civilian
Civilian Train Ferry+Diesel Motors and Guns(fully paid)

Misc. Weight(261+27 Tons):
Short Range Wireless Set
261 Tons Vehicles(3 Row/18+ Vehicles/8 MkVIII Tank)
27 Tons Waterline Stores
20 Tons Fuel(5000miles)

Blooded · December 21, 2010, 06:35:34 PM

QuoteTO-6000 Class, Russian Commonwealth Large Oil Transport laid down 1918 (Engine 1916)

Displacement:
   5,746 t light; 5,983 t standard; 11,460 t normal; 15,841 t full load

Dimensions: Length overall / water x beam x draught
   555.00 ft / 535.00 ft x 60.00 ft x 21.00 ft (normal load)
   169.16 m / 163.07 m x 18.29 m x 6.40 m

Armament:
2 - 4.72" / 120 mm guns in single mounts, 63.87lbs / 28.97kg shells, 1918 Model
    Breech loading guns in deck mounts
    on centreline ends, evenly spread, all raised mounts
4 - 1.85" / 47.0 mm guns in single mounts, 3.30lbs / 1.50kg shells, 1918 Model
    Quick firing guns in deck mounts
    on side, all amidships
   Weight of broadside 141 lbs / 64 kg
   Shells per gun, main battery: 100

Machinery:
   Oil fired boilers, complex reciprocating steam engines,
   Direct drive, 2 shafts, 10,000 ihp / 7,460 Kw = 17.50 kts
   Range 44,000nm at 12.00 kts
   Bunker at max displacement = 9,857 tons

Complement:
   553 - 719

Cost:
   £0.593 million / $2.374 million

Distribution of weights at normal displacement:
   Armament: 15 tons, 0.1 %
   Machinery: 594 tons, 5.2 %
   Hull, fittings & equipment: 2,765 tons, 24.1 %
   Fuel, ammunition & stores: 5,714 tons, 49.9 %
   Miscellaneous weights: 2,372 tons, 20.7 %

Overall survivability and seakeeping ability:
   Survivability (Non-critical penetrating hits needed to sink ship):
    28,765 lbs / 13,048 Kg = 545.6 x 4.7 " / 120 mm shells or 4.5 torpedoes
   Stability (Unstable if below 1.00): 1.26
   Metacentric height 3.5 ft / 1.1 m
   Roll period: 13.4 seconds
   Steadiness   - As gun platform (Average = 50 %): 84 %
         - Recoil effect (Restricted arc if above 1.00): 0.02
   Seaboat quality (Average = 1.00): 1.68

Hull form characteristics:
   Hull has raised forecastle
   Block coefficient: 0.595
   Length to Beam Ratio: 8.92 : 1
   'Natural speed' for length: 23.13 kts
   Power going to wave formation at top speed: 32 %
   Trim (Max stability = 0, Max steadiness = 100): 50
   Bow angle (Positive = bow angles forward): 0.00 degrees
   Stern overhang: 20.00 ft / 6.10 m
   Freeboard (% = measuring location as a percentage of overall length):
    - Stem:      28.00 ft / 8.53 m
    - Forecastle (11 %):   24.00 ft / 7.32 m (16.00 ft / 4.88 m aft of break)
    - Mid (50 %):      14.00 ft / 4.27 m
    - Quarterdeck (10 %):   16.00 ft / 4.88 m
    - Stern:      18.00 ft / 5.49 m
    - Average freeboard:   16.37 ft / 4.99 m

Ship space, strength and comments:
   Space   - Hull below water (magazines/engines, low = better): 41.6 %
      - Above water (accommodation/working, high = better): 120.7 %
   Waterplane Area: 23,368 Square feet or 2,171 Square metres
   Displacement factor (Displacement / loading): 312 %
   Structure weight / hull surface area: 78 lbs/sq ft or 382 Kg/sq metre
   Hull strength (Relative):
      - Cross-sectional: 0.99
      - Longitudinal: 1.00
      - Overall: 1.00
   Hull space for machinery, storage, compartmentation is excellent
   Room for accommodation and workspaces is excellent
   Ship has slow, easy roll, a good, steady gun platform
   Excellent seaboat, comfortable, can fire her guns in the heaviest weather

Cost: $1.4365 1.4365(Civilian Standards)

Misc. Weights(2372+4476 Tons): 128 Misc
Short Range Wireless
100 Tons Access Hoists and Special Fittings for Refueling
28 Tons Reserve
2244+4476 Ton Oil Capacity(14 Holds@480Tons each)

Actual Range:1000 Tons Oil=7655 @12kn

2 Vessels: