Russian cargo ship (ex-Vologda/Wologda 1903-1910, Imperatritza 1910-1913, Orlitsa 1913-1918) Sovet 1918-1958/1964

as seaplane tender Orlitsa. Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

As cargo ship Sovet. Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

Call sign UNYF. Homeport Vladivostok. Ince 1913 of the Russian Navy, converted into the seaplane tender Orlitsa, completed in February 20215, transport since 1918, cargo ship since 1922, military transport in 1938 and broken up in 1958 or in 1964. Built by Caledon Shipbuilding&Engineering Co. Ltd., Dundee, Scotland in 1903. Her original measurement was 2703 BRT. She was rebuilt as a seaplane carrier with the dimensions 91.5 (waterline) x 12,2 x 5,1 metres and a measurement of 3800 tons. Speed 12,0 knots and 2200 hp. Fitted out with 5 planes, 8-75mm guns and 2 machineguns. As Sovet gross tonnage 2,763 tons, net tonnage 2,390 tons, net tonnage 1,385 tons and as dimensions 292.3x x40.5 x 26.2 (loaded) feet. Normal cruising speed 8 knots.