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Navies of the world

Chapter 56: SPAIN.
By Edward W. Very
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A systematic technical survey of the world's principal naval forces, presenting concise descriptions and specifications for ships of about twenty maritime nations, comparing design, armor, armament, propulsion, and torpedo and ordnance developments. It reviews recent innovations in engines, armor, and naval architecture, catalogs tabled measurements and weapon data, and outlines torpedo vessels and boats. The work also summarizes major naval engagements and bombardments from the preceding decades to illustrate tactics and ship performance, enabling readers to assess contemporary strengths and the evolving character of naval warfare.

SPAIN.

ARMORED FLEET.

  • A = Displacement.
  • B = Maximum Draft.
  • C = Indicated Horse-power.
  • D = Maximum Speed.
  • E = Greatest Thickness of Armor.
  • F = Least Thickness of Armor.
  • G = Backing.
Name. A B C D E F G
  Tons.   Ft.      Knots.    In.     In.     In.  
Vittoria   6,984   27   3,700   12½ 5½ 4 14
Numancia 6,992 26½ 3,700 12¼ 5 4 11
Sagunto 6,200 26 3,700 12½ 6 4 22½
Arapiles 5,600 25 2,500 12 5 3 26
Zaragosa 5,320 25 2,500 11 4¾ 3 26
Mendez Nuñez 3,200 22 2,250  7 4½ 3 20½
Puigcerda   512 6½   260  8 4 3 9
Aragon           4 3   9
Castilla
Navarra
Duque de Tetuan     590 7   209  6 4 3 9
  • H = Construction Material.
  • I = Date of Launch.
Name.   H I   Battery.
      Year    
Vittoria Iron 1867 IV  9-inch,  III 8-inch, XII 6½-inch.
Numancia ” 1864 IV 10-inch, III   ” XVI”
Sagunto   Wood   1876  II”V  ” X”
Arapiles ” 1868  II”II  ” X”
Zaragosa ” 1867 IV  9-inch, III 7-inch, XII 6½-inch.
Mendez Nuñez ” 1861 IV ” II 8-inch.
Puigcerda ” 1874 I 16½-inch, I 4¾-inch.
Aragon ” 1878  
Castilla
Navarra
Duque de Tetuan   ” 1874 IV 4¾-inch, I 6½-inch.

VITTORIA. NUMANCIA. ARAPILES. ZARAGOSA. MENDEZ NUÑEZ.

Fully armored broadside frigates, ram bow, round stern, single screw, full sail-power. Two armored pilot-houses. The Zaragosa was laid down for a wooden frigate, her design being changed when she was nearly finished.

NUMANCIA.

SAGUNTO.

Armored belt and casemate. Ram bow, round stern, single screw, full sail-power. (See Maria Pia, Italian.)

PUIGCERDA.

Double-turreted, light-draft river monitor. American type.

SPANISH UNARMORED FLEET.
(General Service.)

Type and Name.    Displacement.   Guns. 
  Tons.  
Screw Frigates.
Villa de Madrid   48
Almansa   48
Navas de Tolosa   48
Gerona   48
Asturias   51
Carmen   41
Lealtad   33
Concepcion   32
Blanca   38
Screw Corvettes.
Maria de Molina   18
Jorge Juan    3
Sanchez Barcaiztegui    3
Tornado    6
Consuelo    2
Vencedora    3
Narvaëz    3
Santa Lucia    3
Diana    5
Africa    3
Paddle-wheel Corvettes.
Ciudad de Cadiz   16
Isabel la Catolica   16
Colon    6
Blasco de Garay    6
Pizarro    6
Hernan Cortez    6
Churruca    2
Leon    2
Vulcano    6
Lepanto    2
Fernando el Catolico    3
Marquis del Douro    3
Liniers    2
Vigilante    2
Alerta    2
Conte del Venadito    2
Don Juan de Austria    1
Guadalquiver    1
Bazan    2
Maria    1
Transports.
San Quentin 1,300  
San Francisco de Borja   1,300  
Marquis de la Vitoria 1,200  
Patino 1,200  
Ferrol   800  
San Antonio   600  
Screw Gun-boats.
Telegrama    1
Criollo    1
Ardid    1
Indis    1
Caribe    1
Alarma    1
Descubridor    1
Yumuri    1
Pelicano    1
Cocodrillo    1
Salamandra    1
Fradera    1
Martin Alvarez    1
Somorrostro    2
Ebro    2
Bidassoa    2
Teruel    2
Nervion    2
Toledo    2
Tajo    2
Arianza    2
Turia    2
Segura    2
Altrevido    2
Mindanao    2
Calamianes    1
Paragua    1
Mindoro    1
Prueba    1
Guadiana    3
Sirena    3
Ligera    3
Favorita    3
Santa Filomena    2
Constancia    2
Valiente    2
Animosa    2
Prosperidad    2
Buenaventura    2
Caridad    2
Concordia    2
Edetna    2
Ceres    2
Activo    1
Cuba    1
Española    1
Argos    1
Lince    1
Centinela    1
Guardian    1
Vigia    1
Astuto    1
Almendares    1
Eco    1
Destello    1
Contramaestro    1
Marinero    1
Ericsson    1
Cazador    1
Canto    1
Gacela    1
Panay    1
Samar    1
Filipino    1
Bulusar    1
Jolo    1
Maribeles    1
Arayak    1
Pampanza    1
Bojeador    1
Albay    1
Manileno    1
Caviteno    1
Callao    1

JORGE JUAN.

Second-class corvette, single screw, full sail-power. Complete all-around fire obtained by means of overhang in half-ports. Forecastle gun sunk in a well so as to cover the slide, carriage, and crew.

JORGE JUAN.