Russian squadron ordered to bunker coal off the Moesja Islands according to the Dutch newspaper Soerabaijasch handelsblad dated 6 December 1904

An item reported that the Russian squadron commanded by admiral Folkersahm (1) was bunkering coal from colliers off the Moesja Islands between Obok and Djibouti [French Somaliland].(2)

Notes

1. Dmitry Gustavovich von Fölkersahm (29 April 1846 Papenhof Manor, Rutzau, Courland Governorate-24 May 1905 off Tsushima), served in the Russian navy between 1860-1905 ending in the rank of rear admiral. Commanded the 2nd Pacific Squadron, flagship was the Peresvet-class battleship Oslyaba (1895-1905).

2. The Russo-Japanese war between 8 February 1904-5 September 1905.