An item reported that the commanding officer of the Russian Baltic squadron at his arrival at Vigo, Spain directly was informed that he got no permission to load coal. Admiral Rodsjentvenski (1) claimed that his ships were damaged and for this reason left the fleet. Despite lacking permission came 5 German colliers alongside and sent a Spanish cruiser some boats to prevent coaling. Three colliers left since then for Tangier, French Morocco. Rodtjestoenski promised to stop further coaling but asked anyway to be permitted to load enough coal to be able to arrive at Tanger.
Notes
1. Zinovy Petrovich Rozhestvensky (11 November 1848-14 January 1909 St. Petersburg, Russia) nicknamed Mad Dog, served between 1868-1909 in the navy ending his career in the rank of vice admiral. Between 1883-1885 in Bulgarian naval service. In 1904 he commanded the Baltic Fleet.
2. Russo-Japanese War 8 February 1904-5 September 1905
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