Outbreak of Russian fleet at Port Arthur expected according to the Dutch newspaper Soerabaijasch handelsblad dated 6 December 1904

An item reported that an outbreak of the Russian squadron at Port Arthur was expected to make a sortie from the Port Arthur when their situation would become even more desperate. Most of the ships were to heavily damaged to serve anymore, just a few were fight worthy. In the meantime were mines for the harbour swept to create a safe passage.

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