Chapter 187： Shipyard knowledge (1/2)
”This is simply a miracle of industry! Even if the Munich-class armored cruiser is compared with it, it is only a Lynx meeting a lion! The German shipbuilding technology and level have surpassed the British. I don't think the British can at least 3 In 20 years, he completed the construction of such a powerful warship.” When Togo Heihachiro first saw this warship that was about to be completed and delivered at the outfitting berth of the Bromfors Shipyard, even though he was full of thoughts about the German Navy. Even if he is dissatisfied with the high cost of this battleship, he is not stingy at this moment!
This ship is 156 meters long and 21 meters wide. The slender hull, the sharp bow like a war sword, is elegant and powerful, this is the first impression for Togo Heihachiro. The super armored cruiser with a displacement of up to 12,500 tons has even exceeded all current warships. Togo Heihachiro also had to admit that this battleship was excellent.
”Hehe, the Americans who came a few days ago also made the same evaluation. Honestly, I have heard this evaluation many times.” The German side still paid attention to it, and Baron Vittorio personally accompanied the Japanese delegation to visit this warship. Anyway, the ship will be delivered in less than a month. It is also necessary to let people see the whole picture.
”American?” Shuzo Aoki, who was accompanied by him, seemed to say something casually.
”Well, it's the military attache of the American ambassador to Berlin, it seems to be Benson? Well, it's him.” Vittorio frowned and thought hard.
”This is not so good, right? This is a battleship of the Japanese Empire.” Uemura Hikoyuki said.
”But before it was delivered, it belonged to the Bavarian royal family, and Major Benson was a friend of the prince. If you have any opinions, you can protest. But it is estimated that there will be no results, because at the time the contract was signed, it was not said The national staff watched from a distance.” The baron replied indifferently. Anyway, let people see if there is no breach of contract. If there is no breach of contract, what are you afraid of?
In fact, the Baron did a lot more, Major Benson was even allowed to take pictures, and the Baron gave Benson a paper bag for the sake of $5,000. Inside is information about the external characteristics of the warship after it is completed. For example, battleship recognition painting, some size information. The default picture after outfitting is complete. Of course, this was done at someone's instruction, and the $5,000 was successfully earned by the Baron.
”Mr. Uemura is just a little curious about the behavior of the Americans. Mr. Baron, can we get on the ship and have a look?” Shuzo Aoki immediately came out of the field.
”Everyone, follow me.” The Baron did not get too much trouble with this issue. Instead, he brought some people aboard the battleship. While visiting on the deck, the baron began to introduce the basic performance of this warship.
”Although the artillery comes from the United Kingdom, but after using the Bavarian new design of the turret, the rate of fire of all the medium caliber artillery has been increased to a new level. Come and visit the main turret.”