Russian battleships bound for the Far East via Suez Canal acccording to the Dutch newspaper Soerabaijasch handelsblad dated 28 April 1904

An item dated The Hague, Netherlands 27 April reported that the Russian admiralty intended to sent her battleships via the Suez Canal. The colliers would steam via Cape of Good Hope to the agreed meeting place in the Indian Ocean.(1)

Note

1. Russo-Japanese War 8 February 1904-5 September 1905.