Imperial Japanese Navy - Task Force Teizō - Aug 1st 1912
BRIEFING
SITUATION
At approximately 0900 Jul 30 an intense meteor storm commenced, effecting areas across the globe. At approximately 2200 Jul 31 a significant meteor impact was detected in the Yellow Sea in the region of 39°21'43 N 123°42'27.
Imperial General Headquarters, at the behest of Emperor Taisho, have ordered the Ministry of the Navy to investigate.
Due to the fragile situation in Japan following the death of Emperor Meiji, as well as current political realities with the Republic of China and the German Empire, the Ministry of the Navy has decided a large fleet action is impossible in this region.
As such, a single protected cruiser, the Tone, will be detached from the 2nd Fleet to conduct the investigation. Captain Nishida Teizō of the Tone will oversee operations.
MISSION
1. Investigate designated impact zone
All effort will be made to avoid conflict with naval vessels of the Republic of China and the German Empire.
EXECUTION
1. Depart Sasebo Naval Arsenal NLT 2200 Aug 1
2. Rendezvous with collier Muroto at designated coaling point BAKER
3. Following replenishment, proceed to 39°21'43 N 123°42'27 designated point GEORGE
4. Investigation will proceed no more than 24 hours before returning for Sassebo Naval Arsenal
SUPPORT
-Cruiser Tone will be expected to perform mission unaccompanied, vessel specs are as follows;
Type: Protected cruiser
Displacement:
4,113 long tons (4,179 t) normal
4,900 long tons (4,979 t) maximum
Length: 113.8 m (373 ft 4 in) w/l
Beam: 14.4 m (47 ft 3 in)
Draught: 5.1 m (16 ft 9 in)
Propulsion:
2-shaft reciprocating VTE engines; 16 boilers; 15,500 hp (11,600 kW)
900 tons coal, 124 tons oil
Speed: 23 knots (26 mph; 43 km/h)
Range: 7,340 nmi (13,590 km) at 10 kn (12 mph; 19 km/h)
Complement: 370
Armament:
2 × QF 6 inch /40 naval guns
10 × QF 4.7 inch Gun Mk I–IVs
4 × QF 12 pounder 12 cwt naval guns
3 × 457 mm (18.0 in) torpedo tubes
Armour:
Deck: 67 mm (2.6 in)
Conning tower: 100 mm (3.9 in)
-Coaling operations will be conducted by collier Muroto
COMMAND & CONTROL
-Captain Nishida Teizō will control all operations for this mission
-2/IC for all operations will be Chief Officer Okada Yuji
CONDITIONS
Expected conditions as follows, for comprehensive weather report see Annex 3
Wind: Light winds from the SSW (14 km/h at 200°)
Weather: Clouds developing
Cloud/Visibility: 42km - Overcast
-Following eruption of Volcano Novarupta on Jun 6, expect unseasonably cool temperatures within your AO
Naval Minister ADM Saitō Makoto
Ministry of the Navy
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BATTLE REPORT
Aug 2 - 0750 (Turn 1)
-Tone arrives on station at 0750 Aug 2, cruising speed at 18kts.
-At 0752 Tone detects a large fire in the distance to the south west, approximately 12,000 yards away. Flare ups and smoke indicate it is most likely a coal fire, likely a burning vessel.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. General Quarters. 2. Turn 15° Starboard.
-The Tone begins her turn, slowing to 13.5kts.
Aug 2 - 0752 (Turn 2)
-Contact! Vessel sighted ahead, moving out from behind the smoke in the distance. Contact is designated INDIA-1.
Watch swears he saw a whale, I-1 appears to be moving at approximately 18kts.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. Midships Steady. 2. Ahead Full.
-The Tone increases speed to 15.5kts.
Aug 2 - 0754 (Turn 3)
-Watch confirms I-1 is not flying colours, and continues to insist I-1 appears to be some form of sea life.
-I-1 has opened fire! Two shells impact to the Tone's starboard side. I-1 is confirmed hostile, and is not flying colours of German Empire or Republic of China, ROEs dictate we in now in a combat state.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. Ahead Full. 2. Primary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits
-The Tone increases speed to 16.5kts.
-The Tone's primary battery, 2x 15cm/45 Type 41 guns, HE loaded, pivots to engage I-1
Aug 2 - 0756 (Turn 4)
-More shells straddle the Tone, I-1 appears to be firing all batteries.
-Tone's main battery unleashes it's opening salvo, the falling shells bracket I-1.
-I-1 appears to be conducting a tight, evasive turn, slowing quickly in the process.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. Ahead Full. 2. Primary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits 3. Secondary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits 4. Prepare Port Torpedo Battery.
-The Tone increases speed to 17.5kts.
-The Tone's port secondary battery, 5x 4.7"/40 QF Type 41 guns, HE loaded, pivots to engage I-1
-The Tone's port side torpedo battery, 1x 18" Mk VI torpedo begins preparing to fire.
August 2 - 0758 (Turn 5)
-Both Tone and I-1 continue to bracket one another with shell fire.
-The Tone's port torpedo mount is now readied to fire.
-I-1 continues her tight turn, slowing to approximately 4kts.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. Turn 15° Starboard. 2. Primary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits 3. Secondary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits.
-The Tone begins her turn, slowing to 15.5kts.
August 2 - 0800 (Turn 6)
-I-1's shots continue to fall wide as she conducts her evasive maneuver.
-Impact! The Tone's secondary battery scores a hit on I-1. A 4.7" HE shell strikes the starboard side of I-1, detonating in a huge blast. I-1 has caught fire from the hit.
-I-1 continues losing speed, slowing to 2kts.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. Midships Steady. 2. Ahead Full 3. Primary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits 4. Secondary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits. 5. Rapid Fire Battery - Barrage Fire As Range Permits. 6. Launch Torpedoes to Port.
-The Tone's port rapid fire battery, 3"/40 12pdr QF guns, pivots to engage I-1
-The Tone increase speed to 16.5kts.
August 2 - 0802 (Turn 7)
-I-1 appears to be attempting damage control, her rapid fire battery opens fire at Tone, missing narrowly.
-Direct hit! Tone's main battery scores a hit on the foundering I-1 with a 15cm HE shell. She is now complete ablaze.
-Direct hit! Tone's rapid fire battery scores a hit on I-1.
-With a massive blast, I-1 detonates in what appears to be a magazine detonation.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. Turn 45° Starboard. 2. Revolutions For 5kts. 3. All Batteries Cease Fire. 4. Prepare To Conduct Rescue Operations.
-The Tone begins her turn, slowing to 12kts.
-Tone arrives on station at 0750 Aug 2, cruising speed at 18kts.
-At 0752 Tone detects a large fire in the distance to the south west, approximately 12,000 yards away. Flare ups and smoke indicate it is most likely a coal fire, likely a burning vessel.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. General Quarters. 2. Turn 15° Starboard.
-The Tone begins her turn, slowing to 13.5kts.
Aug 2 - 0752 (Turn 2)
-Contact! Vessel sighted ahead, moving out from behind the smoke in the distance. Contact is designated INDIA-1.
Watch swears he saw a whale, I-1 appears to be moving at approximately 18kts.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. Midships Steady. 2. Ahead Full.
-The Tone increases speed to 15.5kts.
Aug 2 - 0754 (Turn 3)
-Watch confirms I-1 is not flying colours, and continues to insist I-1 appears to be some form of sea life.
-I-1 has opened fire! Two shells impact to the Tone's starboard side. I-1 is confirmed hostile, and is not flying colours of German Empire or Republic of China, ROEs dictate we in now in a combat state.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. Ahead Full. 2. Primary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits
-The Tone increases speed to 16.5kts.
-The Tone's primary battery, 2x 15cm/45 Type 41 guns, HE loaded, pivots to engage I-1
Aug 2 - 0756 (Turn 4)
-More shells straddle the Tone, I-1 appears to be firing all batteries.
-Tone's main battery unleashes it's opening salvo, the falling shells bracket I-1.
-I-1 appears to be conducting a tight, evasive turn, slowing quickly in the process.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. Ahead Full. 2. Primary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits 3. Secondary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits 4. Prepare Port Torpedo Battery.
-The Tone increases speed to 17.5kts.
-The Tone's port secondary battery, 5x 4.7"/40 QF Type 41 guns, HE loaded, pivots to engage I-1
-The Tone's port side torpedo battery, 1x 18" Mk VI torpedo begins preparing to fire.
August 2 - 0758 (Turn 5)
-Both Tone and I-1 continue to bracket one another with shell fire.
-The Tone's port torpedo mount is now readied to fire.
-I-1 continues her tight turn, slowing to approximately 4kts.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. Turn 15° Starboard. 2. Primary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits 3. Secondary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits.
-The Tone begins her turn, slowing to 15.5kts.
August 2 - 0800 (Turn 6)
-I-1's shots continue to fall wide as she conducts her evasive maneuver.
-Impact! The Tone's secondary battery scores a hit on I-1. A 4.7" HE shell strikes the starboard side of I-1, detonating in a huge blast. I-1 has caught fire from the hit.
-I-1 continues losing speed, slowing to 2kts.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. Midships Steady. 2. Ahead Full 3. Primary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits 4. Secondary Battery - Directed Fire As Range Permits. 5. Rapid Fire Battery - Barrage Fire As Range Permits. 6. Launch Torpedoes to Port.
-The Tone's port rapid fire battery, 3"/40 12pdr QF guns, pivots to engage I-1
-The Tone increase speed to 16.5kts.
August 2 - 0802 (Turn 7)
-I-1 appears to be attempting damage control, her rapid fire battery opens fire at Tone, missing narrowly.
-Direct hit! Tone's main battery scores a hit on the foundering I-1 with a 15cm HE shell. She is now complete ablaze.
-Direct hit! Tone's rapid fire battery scores a hit on I-1.
-With a massive blast, I-1 detonates in what appears to be a magazine detonation.
-Cpt Teizō orders: 1. Turn 45° Starboard. 2. Revolutions For 5kts. 3. All Batteries Cease Fire. 4. Prepare To Conduct Rescue Operations.
-The Tone begins her turn, slowing to 12kts.
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AFTER ACTION REPORT
IMPERIAL GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
Ministry Of The Navy
Imperial Palace - Tokyo
MEMORANDUM
FOR ---------------------------------------------
FROM: -------------------------------------------
SUBJECT:
After Action Report - Aug 2nd Event ref; Task Force Teizō
1.
This after action report is prepared IAW: IJND 14.01A
2.
The following is information regarding the contingency itself:
Deployed
Location: Yellow Sea - Grid: ---------------------------
Deployed
CCOs: -----------------------
Duration
of Site Survey: ----------------------
Duration
of Deployment: ----------------------
Contingency
Purpose: In
support of ----------------------------------.
3. Protected Cruiser Tone was tasked with ------------------------------------------------------
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