An item dated Batavia, Dutch East Indies 7th reported the departure of the Russian steam warship Admiral Nakhimoff captain De Levrou or Levron towards Manila, Philippines.(1)
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1. Armoured cruiser. Building ordered in 1881. Laid down at the Baltic Works, St. Petersburg, Russia in July 1884, launched on 21 October 1885, commissioned on 9 September 1888 and sunk at the Battle of Tsushima against the Japanese fleet on 28 May 1905. Based on the British Imperieuse-class although considered to be a better design. Displacement 7.781 (standard)-8.473 (full load) tons. Horsepower 9.000 shp allowing a speed of 17 knots. Main armament 8-20,3cm/8” guns.
