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[edit: let's see how this looks...]
Well, as ever, I hope I made no mistakes. In the Q4, 1922 report, I accidentally put the Shoho up as completed, but it is still under construction.
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First Quarter of the Tenth year of the Emperor Taisho report of Japan.

Submitted by Nakamura Shoda to the Shogun. Taisho 10 Nen 3 Getsu 31 Nichi

Tokugawa-dono,

Attached is a list of the 1st quarter of the Tenth year of the Reign of Emperor Taisho.
The Bakufu has assigned a 7.5 billion yen budget to the Navy for this Year.

Your loyal servant and secretary,
Nakamura Shoda

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Factory assignment:

Of the 26 factories available to the empire, Factories I to XII are used for the infrastructure (fixed for the year) for 1.2 points in the quarter. Factories XIII to XXVI are assigned to produce materials to be used in the warships for a total of 14000 tons in the quarter.

Transactions

No transactions at the moment.

Infrastructure construction:

The infrastructure points are used in the construction on Factory XXVII (4.8 points at end of 1st quarter).

Warships:

I) Ships already under construction.

Fifty-eight vessels were under construction on January 1, 1923:
The carriers Zuiho and Shoho (Zuiho class)
The Gunboats G-II-1 and G-II-2 (Go ni class)
3rd class Destroyers Potar, Philetto, Shearasuta, Ahurochuun, Sorutiaru, Kurappu, Parusuetto, Esu-Esu-Eru, Beruda, Turanshu, Meiran, Kurikkaku, Teku, Esuto, Syucha, Paracha, Urikuru, Eruma, Ananda, Rinsa, Sarome, Konkoodo, Puura, Okisutoro, Uiruma, Biirudo, and Erara (FSS: F class)
3rd class Destroyers Ladios Sopp, Voards Viewlard,Melcorr Litra, King Lader VIII, Emperor Colus III, Empress Elmelah Colus, Queen Lizard Meistner, Amaterasu-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu-no-Mikado, Mission Rouath, Lord Ballanka, Queen Almeaios, Roados Dragoon, Decors Weissmel, Grard Sydmian, Dr. Chrome Ballanche, Dr. Prisen Corks, Dr. Morard Carbyte, Dr. Steel Koop, Aisha Codante, Landwand Spacorn, Falk U. Rogner, Lie Ex, Spector, Dr. Dippa Dorpos, Hind Kill, and Leopard Crytharis (FSS: OC class)


January 1, 1923 status

Carriers

Zuiho Class:
Zuiho: 34.5 months, 26,070 tons. 2,138 tons used this quarter.
Shoho: 29.5 months 22,375 tons. 1,497 tons used this quarter.

Gunboats

Go ni Class:
G-II-1: 7 month, 1,261 tons, 453 tons used this quarter.
G-II-2: 7 month, 1,261 tons, 453 tons used this quarter.

Destroyers 3rd Class

FSS: F Class:
Potaru: 7 month, 406 tons, 175 tons used this quarter.
Firetto: 7 month, 406 tons, 175 tons used this quarter.
Shearasuta: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Ahurochuun: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Sorutiaru: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Kurappu: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Parusuetto: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Esu-Esu-Eru: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Beruda: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Turanshu: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Meiran: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Kurikkaku: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Teku: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Esuto: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Syucha: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Paracha: 6 months, 348 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Urikuru: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Eruma: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Ananda: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Rinsa: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Sarome: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Konkoodo: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Puura: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Okisutoro: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Uiruma: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Biirudo: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Erara: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.

FSS: OC Class:
Ladios Sopp: 7 month, 406 tons, 167 tons used this quarter.
Voards Viewlard: 7 month, 406 tons, 167 tons used this quarter.
Melcorr Litra: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
King Lader VIII: 3 months, 174 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Emperor Colus III: 3 months, 174 tons, 199 tons used this quarter.
Empress Elmelah Colus: 3 months, 174 tons, 199 tons used this quarter.
Queen Lizard Meistner: 2.5 months, 174 tons, 199 tons used this quarter.
Amaterasu-no-Mikoto: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Amaterasu-no-Mikado: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Mission Rouath: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Lord Ballanka: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Queen Almeaios: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Roados Dragoon: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Decors Weissmel: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Grard Sydmian: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Dr. Chrome Ballanche: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Dr. Prisen Corks: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Dr. Morard Carbyte: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Dr. Steel Koop: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Aisha Codante: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Landwand Spacorn: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Falk U. Rogner: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Lie Ex: 1.5 months, 174 tons, 116 tons used this quarter.
Spector: 1.5 months, 174 tons, 116 tons used this quarter.
Dr. Dippa Dorpos: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.
Hind Kill: 1.5 months, 174 tons, 116 tons used this quarter.
Leopard Crytharis: 1.5 months, 116 tons, 174 tons used this quarter.

II) Ships started in the first quarter.

None.

Of the 14,000 tons:
Zuiho will receive 2x760 and 1x618 = 2138 tons
Shoho will receive 2x480 and 1x537 = 1497 tons
G-II-1 and G-II-2 will each receive 1x319 and 1x134 = 453 tons
Ladios Sopp and Voards Viewlard will each receive 2x58 and 1x51 = 167 tons
Potaru and Firetto will each receive 2x58 and 1x59 = 175 tons
Shearasuta, Ahurochuun, Sorutiaru, Kurappu, Parusuetto, Esu-Esu-Eru, Beruda, Turanshu, Meiran, Kurikkaku, Teku, Esuto, Syucha, Paracha, Ulicul, Elma, Ananda, Linsa, Salome, Concord, Puula, Ochestro, Wilma, Build, Elala, Melcorr Litra, King Lader VIII, Amaterasu-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu-no-Mikado, Mission Rouath, Lord Ballanka, Queen Almeaios, Roados Dragoon, Decors Weissmel, Grard Sydmian, Dr. Chrome Ballanche, Dr. Prisen Corks, Dr. Morard Carbyte, Dr. Steel Koop, Aisha Codante, Landwand Spacorn, Falk U. Rogner, Lie Ex, Spector, Dr. Dippa Dorpos, Hind Kill, and Leopard Crytharis will each receive 3x58 = 174 tons..
Emperor Colus III, Empress Elmelah Colus and Queen Lizard Meistner will each receive 2x58 and 1x83 = 199 tons.

Carriers:
Zuiho at 87%. Still requires 4,382 tons and 5.75 months.
Shoho at 78%. Still requires 6,768 tons and 7.25 months.
Gunboats:
G II-1 at 100%. Still needs 0 tons and 1 months
G II-2 at 100%. Still need 0 tons and 1 months
Destroyers:
Ladios Sopp and Voards Viewlard at 100 %. Still need 0 tons and 0 month
Potaru and Firetto at 100%. Still need 0 tons and 0 months
Shearasuta, Ahurochuun, Sorutiaru, Kurappu, Parusuetto, Esu-Esu-Eru, Beruda, Turanshu, Meiran, Kurikkaku, Teku, Esuto, Syucha, and Paracha at 90%. Still need 59 tons and 1 month.
Ulicul, Elma, Ananda, Linsa, Salome, Concord, Puula, Ochestro, Wilma, Build, Elala at 60%. Still need 233 tons and 4 months
Melcorr Litra, King Lader VIII at 61%. Still need 225 tons and 4 months
Emperor Colus III and Empress Elmelah Colus at 65%. Still need 200 tons and 4 months
Queen Lizard Meistner at 65%. Still needs 200 tons and 4.5 months
Amaterasu-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu-no-Mikado, Mission Rouath, Lord Ballanka, Queen Almeaios, Roados Dragoon, Decors Weissmel, Grard Sydmian, Dr. Chrome Ballanche, Dr. Prisen Corks, Dr. Morard Carbyte, Dr. Steel Koop, Aisha Codante, Landwand Spacorn, Falk U. Rogner, Lie Ex, Spector, Dr. Dippa Dorpos, Hind Kill, and Leopard Crytharis at 50%. Still need 283 tons and 5.5 months

IV) Finished ships
None

V) Planned projects.
Kii class Battleships. Unknown number of hulls. Preliminary data: see attachment. Takao class Heavy cruiser. Unknown number of hulls. Preliminary data: see attachment.

Current fleet:
At the end of the 4th Quarter
Limited warships:
- Battleships (6): 4 Fuso class and 2 Nagato class active. None under construction.
- Carriers (1+2): 1 Hosho class active. 2 Zuiho class under construction.
- Heavy/Armored Cruisers (8+0): 4 Asama and 4 Jakumo class active. None under construction.
- Light Cruisers (13+1): 2 Tenryu class, 5 Kuma class, and 6 Nagara class and Kameko-chan active. None under construction.
- 1st Class Destroyers (0+0): None active. None under construction.
- 2nd Class Destroyers (22+0): 13 Minekaze class and 9 Kamikaze class active. None under construction.
- CDS (3+0): 3 Atsusa class active. None under construction.
- Submarines (7+0): 2 Ie Ichi class and 5 Ie Ni class active. None under construction.
Kameko-chan on shakedown cruise.

Unlimited warships:
Sloops (0): None active..
Gunboats (24+2): 24 Go-ichi class active. 2 Go-ni class under construction.
Minelayer (27): 27 Ri-ichi class active.
Minesweeper (1: 18 Mu-ichi class active.
Small submarine chaser (42): 42 Shi-ichi class active.
Destroyer class 3 (81+54): 45 Ki-ichi class and 36 FSS: F class active. 27 FSS:F class and 27 FSS: OC class under construction.
Corvette (30): 30 Fu-ichi class active.
Large submarine chaser (30): 30 Ao-ichi class active.
FSS: F class Destroyers Shizu, Machi, Kyo, Rere-Sha, Andoromedaa, Suparichuuta, Akiresu, Ikarosu, Tiita, Kurakarain, Efuroshuune, Kare, Pashitea, Aguraia, Tairea, Aukusoo, Arekutoo, Megaera, Teisuhoon, Yuupandara, Atorobosu, Rakishisu, and Kuroosoo on shakedown cruise.

Construction/Repair activity:

I) Construction on Slips/in Docks at:

Kure Navy Yard, Kure (Honshu)
Slip V-1A => DD3 Lord Ballanka under construction and launched.
Slip I-1A => DD3 Urikuru under construction and launched.
Dock V-1A => DD3 Emperor Colus III under construction and launched.

Yokosuka Navy Yard, Yokosuka (Honshu)
Slip V-2A => DD3 Queen Almeaios under construction and launched.
Slip I-2A => DD3 Eruma under construction and launched.

Kawasaki Co, Kobe (Honshu)
Slip V-3A => DD3 Roados Dragoon under construction and launched.
Slip II-3A => DD3 Aisha Codante under construction and launched.
Dock II-3A => DD3 King Lader VIII under construction and launched.

Mitsubushi Co, Nagasaki (Kyushu)
Slip V-4A => DD3 Amaterasu-no-Mikoto under construction and launched.
Slip II-4A => DD3 Landwand Spacorn under construction and launched.
Dock II-4A => DD3 Puura under construction and launched.

Fukuoka Navy Yard, Fukuoka (Kyushu)
Slip III-5A => DD3 Decors Weissmel under construction and launched.
Slip II-5A => DD3 Falk U. Rogner under construction and launched.
Slip I-5A => DD3 Ananda under construction and launched.
Dock III-5A => DD3 Empress Elmelah Colus under construction and launched.

Hakodate Navy Yard, Hakodate (Hokkaido)
Slip III-6A => DD3 Grard Sydmian under construction and launched.
Slip II-6A => DD3 Lie Ex under construction and launched.
Slip I-6A => DD3 Rinsa under construction and launched.

Aomori Navy Yard, Aomori (Honshu)
Slip III-7A => DD3 Dr. Chrome Ballanche under construction and launched.
Slip I-7A => DD3 Spector under construction and launched.
Dock I-7A => DD3 Okisutoro laid down and under construction.

Kagoshima Navy Yard, Kagoshima (Kyushu)
Slip III-8A => DD3 Dr. Prisen Corks under construction and launched.
Slip I-8A => DD3 Dr. Dippa Dorpos under construction and launched.
Dock I-8A => DD3 Uiruma under construction and launched.

Wakayama Navy Yard, Wakayama (Honshu)
Slip III-9A => DD3 Dr. Morard Carbyte under construction and launched.
Slip I-9A => DD3 Hind Kill under construction and launched.
Dock I-9A => DD3 Birudo under construction and launched.

Tokushima Navy Yard, Tokushima (Shikoku)
Slip III-10A => DD3 Dr. Steel Koop under construction and launched.
Slip I-10A => DD3 Leopard Crytharis under construction and launched.
Dock I-10A => DD3 Erara under construction and launched.

Niigata Navy Yard, Niigata (Honshu)
Slip I-11A => DD3 Queen Lizard Meistner under construction and launched.
Slip I-11B => DD3 Salome under construction and launched.
Dock III-11A => DD3 Concord under construction and launched.

Niihama Navy Yard, Niihama (Shikoku)
Slip I-12A => DD3 Amaterasu-no-Mikado under construction and launched.
Slip I-12B => DD3 Mission Rouath under construction and launched.
Dock III-12A => DD3 Melcorr Litra under construction and launched.

II) Free-floating construction at:

Kure Navy Yard, Kure (Honshu)
- DD3 Kurappu under construction

Yokosuka Navy Yard, Yokosuka (Honshu)
- DD3 Parusuetto under construction

Kawasaki Co, Kobe (Honshu)
- CVX Zuiho under construction
- DD3 Esu-Esu-Eru under construction
- DD3 Paracha under construction

Mitsubushi Co, Nagasaki (Kyushu)
- CVX Shoho under construction
- DD3 Beruda under construction
- DD3 Shearasuta under construction

Fukuoka Navy Yard, Fukuoka (Kyushu)
- DD3 Turanshu under construction
- DD3 Ahurochuun under construction

Hakodate Navy Yard, Hakodate (Hokkaido)
- DD3 Meiran under construction
- DD3 Sorutiaru under construction

Aomori Navy Yard, Aomori (Honshu)
- DD3 Kurikkaku under construction
- GB Go II-1 under construction

Kagoshima Navy Yard, Kagoshima (Kyushu)
- DD3 Teku under construction
- GB Go II-2 under construction

Wakayama Navy Yard, Wakayama (Honshu)
- DD3 Esuto under construction
- DD3 Ladios Sopp under construction

Tokushima Navy Yard, Tokushima (Shikoku)
- DD3 Syucha under construction
- DD3 Voards Viewlard under construction

Niigata Navy Yard, Niigata (Honshu)
none

Niihama Navy Yard, Niihama (Shikoku)
- DD3 Potaru under construction
- DD3 Firetto under construction

(Oh Dear. I got my hands on another book of Mamoru Nagano ;

Seven additional ships for the FSS: F class.

O-28 Shindora------------Syndra
O-29 Berukuto------------Belkut
O-30 Kirihime------------Kirihime
O-31 Ninarisu------------Ninaris
O-32 Korona--------------Corona
BF-U1 ????????????????---Lapis (*)
O-33 Huutoran------------Hugtrang

Left name is Romanji, right name is English
(*) name was given in Kanji. Still need to find out what the name is in Japanese.


Sixteen additional ships for the FSS: OC class.

OC-46 Erniuth Dai Gu Fillmore 5
OC-47 Abien Hietsai
OC-48 Naias Br¨¹nhilde
OC-49 Gyabcy Galla
OC-50 Nio Hathler
OC-51 Krakenbeal Mejojo
OC-52 Madora Moirai
OC-53 Joe Jid Matoria
OC-54 Magdall Atoll
OC-55 Haird Grover
OC-56 Dr. Diamond Neutral
OC-57 Nonna Strau¦Â
OC-58 Natrium Sakurako
OC-59 Eydence Ark Lader
OC-60 Queen Anessa Tilber
OC-61 Miyaza Heczey

Subject: Progress on the Dowager Eisho class Japanese Ocean Liner.

Tokugawa-dono,

Here is this quarter’s report from the Civilian Shipbuilding Department …

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Report from the Civilian Shipbuilding Department
From: CSD
To: Nakamura Shoda
Subject: Dowager Eisho Class progress report 1st Quarter 1923

Nakamura-sama,
Here is the information for the 1st Quarter:

Factories XIII to XXVI produce 7000 tons of civilian materials in the quarter.
Of the 7,000 tons produced, the Empress Yoshiko gets 2000 tons and the Empress Yasuko and Empress Asako will each get 2500 tons.
The Empress Yoshiko still requires 30 months and 17,247 tons of materials at the end of the first quarter.
The Empress Yasuko still requires 36 months and 27,247 tons of materials at the end of the first quarter.
The Empress Yasuko still requires 42 months and 33,997 tons of materials at the end of the first quarter.

Konoye Fumimaro
Director of the Civillian Shipbuilding Department


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Your loyal servant and secretary,
Nakamura Shoda

Kii preliminary data.
The designers have come up with the next 5 designs. Wakamasu Yasuhiro still has to paint the five designs.

Design I
Dimensions: 820x97x35
Standard Displacement: 40,000 tons
Main guns: 4x3 36 cm
Secondary: 10x2 13 cm
Speed: +28 knots
Range: +15,000nm at 15kts

Design II
Dimensions: 820x97x35
Standard Displacement: 40,000 tons
Main guns: 4x2 38 cm
Secondary: 10x2 13 cm
Speed: +29 knots
Range: +15,000nm at 15kts

Design III
Dimensions: 790x94x34
Standard Displacement: 35,000 tons
Main guns: 4x2 36 cm
Secondary: 10x2 13 cm
Speed: +30 knots
Range: +15,000nm at 15kts

Design IV
Dimensions: 780x94x33
Standard Displacement: 32,000 tons
Main guns: 4x2 31 cm
Secondary: 8x2 13 cm
Speed: +31 knots
Range: +15,000nm at 15kts

Design V
Dimensions: 660x93x31
Standard Displacement: 25,000 tons
Main guns: 3x3 30 cm
Secondary: 8x2 13 cm
Speed: +29 knots
Range: +14,000nm at 15kts

Takao preliminary data.
The designers have come up with the next 6 designs. Wakamasu Yasuhiro is currently busy with these designs.

Design I
Dimensions: 700x66x23.6
Standard Displacement: 13,000 tons
Main guns: 4x2 21 cm
Secondary: 4x2 13 cm
Speed: +31 knots
Range: +10,000nm at 15kts

Design II
Dimensions: 700x66x23.8
Standard Displacement: 13,000 tons
Main guns: 5x2 20 cm
Secondary: 4x2 13 cm
Speed: +31 knots
Range: +10,000nm at 15kts

Design III
Dimensions: 700x66x23.6
Standard Displacement: 13,000 tons
Main guns: 6x2 20 cm
Secondary: 4x2 13 cm
Speed: +30 knots
Range: +10,000nm at 15kts

Design IV
Dimensions: 700x66x23.6
Standard Displacement: 13,000 tons
Main guns: 5x3 15.5 cm
Secondary: 4x2 13 cm
Speed: +32 knots
Range: +12,000nm at 15kts

Design V
Dimensions: 650x64.5x19.7
Standard Displacement: 10,000 tons
Main guns: 5x2 20 cm
Secondary: 4x2 13 cm
Speed: +30 knots
Range: +9,000nm at 15kts

Design VI
Dimensions: 650x64.5x19.7
Standard Displacement: 10,000 tons
Main guns: 5x3 15.5 cm
Secondary: 4x2 13 cm
Speed: +31 knots
Range: +9,000nm at 15kts

Hi Walter,

as always your report is very difficult to read. Is there any chance you´ll change that in the future?

As for your Kii-class designs - does Japan really seriously consider using a gun caliber smaller than that of other nations? A 36cm gun surely would be unique and I doubt it makes much sense to have 14" (35,6cm) guns on older units and 36cm on new ones. Will makes your supply officers head spin, I guess.

However, interesting post...

Regards,

HoOmAn

I agree perhaps a post in rocky's admirable format in addition to the existing ones would definately make it easier to read!

If I'm not mistaken, Walter's been consistently using 36 cm guns on his variants of the historical Japanese ships. In which case he's actually keep his logisticians' lives pretty simple.

Correct. Walter is using the 36cm gun for Fuso and Nagato Classes, Models 1914 and 1918.
In WWII Japan had the following calibers in service at the same time; 150mm, 6" and 155mm. Why? logistical hell follows.

I still don't know why there is no Kii design mounting 10x38cm in 5 turrets.

There is a reason why it is so difficult to read. Should I overlook a mistake I made before posting the report, you would probably not notice it because you'd have a hard time reading the report.
:-)
Actually this is the first time someone mentions it (and it is the 9th Report) so the question is: Is it difficult because of the layout of the report, or is it difficult to read because there are so many ships on the list?

About the guns, HoOman. I assume that you are referring to the fact that I will have to deal with three types of 36cm shells, right? (one type for the 1914 model, one type for the 1918 model and one type for the latest version of the gun)

Walter

Don´t you use 14" guns on your older vessels? I´m a little bit confused...

the report is very hard to read because there is no grouping by ship type and no mention of which ship class each vessel is.

The original designs of the Fuso and Nagato did indeed have 14 inch guns but that was because I used the imperial vesion of Springstyle. With Spring Sharp I could mix imperial and metric so at one point I started to use imperial for dimensions and armor and metric for armament. I did slightly alter the designs so that I would have 36 cm instead of 35.56 cm guns and 20 cm instead of 20,32 cm guns, etc because to me it looks better metric-wise.

Quoted

the report is very hard to read because there is no grouping by ship type and no mention of which ship class each vessel is.

I only group them by ship type in the first part of "I) Ships already under construction" and "II) Ships started in the first quarter".
And what class the vessel belongs to is only mentioned when they are laid down.
I'll go and ajust it...

Walter