Russian squadron loading coal off the Moesja Islands according to the Dutch newspaper Soerabaijasch Handelsblad dated 6 December 1904

An item reported that press association Reuter reported from Perim that the Russian squadron commanded by admiral Folkersahm off the Moesja Islands between Obok and Djibouti coal loaded out of coalers.(1)

Note

1. At that moment was the Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904-5 September 1905) going on.