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T. A. Gardner · #**1231** 22 Aug 10, 17:25

Looks a bit like Sperrbrecher 15 the ex-Norwegian merchant Taronga. At least the superstructure and general hull layout are similar. The masts and cargo handling have been cut way down if it is.

Sgt.Pop · #**1232** 23 Aug 10, 08:05

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Originally Posted by T. A. Gardner

Looks a bit like Sperrbrecher 15 the ex-Norwegian merchant Taronga. At least the superstructure and general hull layout are similar. The masts and cargo handling have been cut way down if it is.

Yes it's Sperrbrecher 15 of Germany -ex Taronga.
T.A. Gardner wins - Congrats!

Afghanisdan · #**1233** 27 Aug 10, 16:21

Until TAG post his next ship to drive us all crazy here is one to keep the thread going:

T. A. Gardner · #**1234** 28 Aug 10, 14:52

Looks like an Atago class Ageis destroyer of the JMSDF

Afghanisdan · #**1235** 29 Aug 10, 19:46

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Originally Posted by T. A. Gardner

Looks like an Atago class Ageis destroyer of the JMSDF

Welcome back TAG!, but no it is not.

Afghanisdan · #**1236** 31 Aug 10, 22:08

OK, first hint: It is not a destroyer and does not have the Aegis system nor is it Japanese.

Dashy · #**1237** 01 Sep 10, 00:12

name this one

AND DONT CHEAT

Greasel_burger · #**1238** 01 Sep 10, 10:43

HMS invincible? or at least one of that era of battlecruisers.

For some reason i'm also thinking HMS iron duke... 0_o

Dashy · #**1239** 01 Sep 10, 17:38

close but no cigar, it is a battlecruiser.

Afghanisdan · #**1240** 01 Sep 10, 18:36

The Funnels reminded me of a Kent class class so I knew it was British, but instead of the Kent's Superfiring turrets, it has wing turrets. Looked like a Battle cruiser so my best guess is the Indefatigable-class battlecruiser HMS New Zealand.

And now after I made my guess I see you have confirmed it is a battlecruiser.

Dashy · #**1241** Yesterday, 03:19

and you DIDNT look at the link

please excuse the sarcasam, good cop old chap!

Afghanisdan · #**1242** Yesterday, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Afghanisdan

Until TAG post his next ship to drive us all crazy here is one to keep the thread going:

This one still applies! Any takers yet?

frisco17 · #**1243** Yesterday, 21:45

See if anybody can get this one. My grandfather served on her as an electrician during WWII.

Afghanisdan · #**1244** Yesterday, 22:40

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Originally Posted by frisco17

See if anybody can get this one. My grandfather served on her as an electrician during WWII.

Looks like the Repair ship USS Vulcan (AR-5).

Here is a good photo of a great looking model showing her before her 1970s refit that removed her four 5" guns. I know you are proud of your grandfather and rightly so.

frisco17 · #**1245** Yesterday, 22:41

That was quicker than I expected. Nice work.