Chapter 783 The Han-class battleship enters service
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In July 1904, the embassies of major countries in China received invitations from the Chinese Navy’s Ministry of Navy, asking everyone to attend the entry ceremony of the new battleships of the Chinese Navy held at the Dagu Wharf in Tianjin on July 18. In addition to the Allies and
In addition to the member states of the Allied Power, only a few countries close to China and embassies of several countries with purchasing power received invitations. Other small countries were excluded.
For a time, the attention of countries around the world was focused on China. Although Western powers have built new battleships in the past few years, like dumplings, each of them has been put into service. But all countries have always been eyeing China. Thinking about the beginning, China
The Navy's "Chinese-class" battleships were put into service, and all the old battleships from countries around the world became scrap iron. This time, the "Han-class" battleships are likely to open up a new era again. The development of the current Chinese Navy
, it has been regarded by various countries as the direction of naval development. All countries have instructed the embassies in China to figure out the specific performance of the Chinese Navy's "Han-class" battleships so that countries can build "Han-class" battleships that counter China
a new battleship.
Especially in the UK, the British Navy's "Orion-class" battleship has begun to be built. But it will not be able to be put into service until two years later. If the combat power of the "Han-class" battleship greatly exceeds that of the "Orion-class" battleship, then
The British Navy was undoubtedly lagging behind again. However, the British Admiralty believed that this possibility was very small. Sir John Fisher, the British Navy Secretary, had worked hard to make the "Orion-class" battleship.
He was also full of hope for this battleship. He believed that even if the "Orion-class" battleship could not suppress the "Han-class" battleship of the Chinese Navy, it would definitely not be worse than the "Han-class" battleship!
"Col. Moric, which one is more powerful than our "Han-class" battleships in the Chinese and our "Orion-class" battleships?" asked Jurden, the British Ambassador to China, in the British Embassy in China. He had already
He received an invitation from the Chinese Navy. Colonel Molic was an officer in the embassy. Compared with the army, the UK paid more attention to the relevant situation of the Chinese Navy.
"The Chinese have done a great job in secrecy. Now we still cannot obtain relevant parameters for the 'Han-class' battleship. They all sent confidential troops to guard the main shipyards, and it is difficult for our people to penetrate. However,'
Orion-class battleships are the most powerful battleships, even the Chinese "Han-class" battleships are definitely not the opponent of the "Orion-class" battleships!" Colonel Molic said affirmatively. Although, the British Navy's "Orion-class"
'The battleship is still laying keels, but the main naval officials already know the design plan of this battleship, and they are confident that the power of the 'Orion-class' battleship is!
"That's good! The British Empire was not so easy to be surpassed by these yellow-skinned monkeys. Wait three days later and go to the shipyard. Pay attention to collecting data on the Chinese 'Han-class' battleships, make an assessment, and then send it back to the country!
"Ambassador Juerdian ordered.
"Yes, Your Excellency Ambassador, this is my job. The Minister of Navy Sir Fisher has sent a special telegram!" said Colonel Molic. It can be seen that the top leaders of the British Admiralty are about China's upcoming service.
The 'Han-class' battleship is highly valued!
Like the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Germany and other countries also attach great importance to the "Han-class" battleships of the Chinese Navy. However, the German Navy is different. They have visited the design drawings of the "Han-class" battleships before.
After the construction of the "Caesar-class" battleship, the German Navy immediately began the design and construction of the next level of the "King-class" battleship. However, for the "Han-class" battleships of the Chinese Navy, Germany also maintained a very high level.
At least, this is the first time that countries around the world have adopted a 343mm main gun on new battleships and a triple-mounted main gun. Although, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italian battleships have also adopted a triple-mounted main gun.
The installation design and the number of main guns is larger. However, Germany does not look down on the battleships of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy respectively. The Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy were monsters with multiple turrets, and the conditions were harsh
It is still unknown how much combat effectiveness can be exerted at sea. The military officers of the German Embassy were also asked to figure out the relevant parameters of the Chinese Navy's "Han-class" battleship as much as possible. If it were put in the past, China and Germany had close relations.
At that time, Germany probably had already asked for the design drawings of the "Han-class" battleship. However, there are cracks in the relationship between China and Germany, and Germany cannot speak any more.
In July, Tianjin has entered summer and the weather is a bit hot, but this does not prevent ambassadors and military officers from various countries from going to Dagu Pier in Tianjin to participate in the entry ceremony of the Chinese Navy's 'Han-class' battleship. According to China's
The country that receives the invitation cannot participate except ambassadors and military officers. In this way, it can be kept confidential to the greatest extent possible.
On July 18th, the weather was clear and the sea was calm. On the dock of the Dagu Military Port in Tianjin, a giant steel ship was already docking there quietly. The silver-white hull was shining under the rising sun.
, shines with dazzling brilliance.
On the dock, a group of well-dressed ambassadors were completely shocked by the giant steel ship in front of them. The huge hull, like a hill, lying on the sea like a huge monster, bringing huge pressure to people.
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Military officers from various countries stared at the giant ships on the sea and secretly calculated in their minds the approximate parameters of this giant ship. China agreed to visit the 'Han-class' battleship, but they would not be stupid.
Provide them with specific data.
"The estimated displacement is between 27,000 tons and 30,000 tons! The three triple-mounted 343mm main guns have surpassed the battleships in any country now. The things on the mast should be rangefinders or the like.
Things seem to be more advanced than those used by the empire!” Colonel Moric, the military officer of the British Embassy, said to Ambassador Jurden.
"How about it compared to the Empire's "Orion-class" battleship?" Although Ambassador Jurden didn't know much about the navy's battleship, his huge hull and thick gun barrels still made him know that this battleship was not easy to deal with.
!
"The Chinese Han-class battleships have a displacement of about 3,000 to 5,000 tons more than our Orion-class battleships, which means that the Chinese Han-class battleships have thicker armor. However, according to the importance of the Chinese, they attach great importance to it.
The design concept of speed is probably not slower than our Orion-class battleship. In addition, in terms of main guns, they also use three triple-mounted inch main guns. And it should be 50 times the caliber
, the armor-piercing ability is quite powerful, stronger than our 45-caliber 343mm main gun. However, our Orion-class battleship is five dual-mounted 343mm main guns, one more than the Han-class battleship
Gate!" said Colonel Molic!
Ambassador Jurtian frowned. He had already understood the data listed by Colonel Molic. However, he did not give the final conclusion. Ambassador Jurtian wanted to know whether it was the "Orion-class" battleship of the British Navy, or was it
The Chinese 'Han-class' battleship is even more powerful! "Col. Molic? Give me a final conclusion? Is our 'Orion-class' battleship awesome, or the Chinese 'Han-class' battleship awesome?" Zhu Erdian
The ambassador asked directly.
"Amistant, this is hard to say. However, according to my experience, if one-on-one sea battles are carried out, the Chinese 'Han-class' battleships will be better!" said Lieutenant Colonel Molic.
Ambassador Jurden's face suddenly became a little unnatural. He knew that Major Molic was an expert in this regard. It seemed that the British Navy was indeed one step behind the Chinese.
Colonel Molic continued: "Although the Chinese Han-class battleships are stronger, the strong ones are very limited. There are many factors in naval battles, and the performance of the battleships is just one of them!"
Ambassador Juerdian nodded, and his face looked a little better.
The ambassadors of other countries on the dock were also quietly discussing the battleship of the Chinese Navy. From his eyes, envy and jealousy could be clearly seen. Obviously, the battleship of the Chinese Navy once again made all countries
Shocked. Especially the United States, which is in a hostile country, has arrived at a huge threat from it!
At this moment, several cars drove onto the dock, with the sign of the imperial royal family inserted on the front of the car. The ambassadors and military officers on the dock immediately became quiet.
Wang Yuze sat in the car and looked at the first ship of the Han-class battleship docked on the sea, the Han-Gaozu, and was also filled with emotion. There was no doubt that the Chinese Navy once again came to the front of the world.'Han
Class 'battleships will be stronger than the battleships that are currently in service in various countries, and even under construction. Although, inviting ambassadors and military officers from various countries to participate in the entry ceremony will leak some parameters of the 'Han-class' battleships. But once the 'Han'
After the class battleship was put into service, countries can also obtain certain information through various channels. Therefore, it is better to invite them openly.
When the car drove to the ambassadors, it stopped. After the car stopped, the guard commander Wu Hao got out of the car first, glanced around vigilantly, and then opened the car door for Wang Yuze. Wang Yuze, wearing military uniform, got out of the car
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