Translate

Monday, 2 December 2024

Russian warships arriving at Souda, Greece acccording to the Dutch newspaper Soerabaijasch handelsblad dated 11 November 1904

An item reported the arrival of the Russian cruiser Swetlana (1) and 4 torpedo boats and the Voronesj (2) with 3 colliers at Soeda [Souda], Crete, Greece.(3)

Notes

1. Protected cruiser Svetlana, preceded by Admiral Kornilov, succeeded by Pallada, based on the French Friant-class protected cruisers. Built by Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée at Le Havre, France between 1895-1897 and sunk in the Battle of Tsushima on 27 May 1905.

2. The Dutch newspaper De nieuwe courant dated 22 November 1904 reported in an item dated Canea, Crete 21 November a transport with this name part of the squadron commanded by rear admiral admiral Fölkersahm.

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

No comments:

Post a Comment