An item reported that the Soviet Union transferred 12 submarine chasers (Istra-Biteli) which were of American design from Astrakhan [upper part Volga Delta] to Novorossisk [Black Sea] under sumpreme command of lieutenant Okolotin. His headquarters were located near the main post office. The submarine chasers were divided over 2 divisions. The 1st division consisted of the Bezpokoiny, Bezuprechny, Bezstrashny, Bezshumny, Bravy, Byedovy. Their speed was 22 kmots and the armament included 1-4.7cm Hotckiss gun and 2 machine guns; the Bravy and Byedovy also 1 torpedo. The 2nd division included the Letuchi, Likhoi, Lovki, Legki, Silny and Smely. Speed 22 knots and an armament including 1-3.7cm Hotchkiss gun and 2 machine guns.
Note
1. There were several submarine chasers built in the USA for the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
Source
The National Archives CAB-24-129-42. Secret Admiralty Weekly Intelligence Summary Nr. 42 for the week ending 22 October 1921
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