The Commissioner of the United States at Riga, Latvia wrote on 21 May 1924 to the Secretary of State at Washington that it was proposed to add some guard ships of the Russian Baltic Fleet to the Flotilla of the Far East. It were principally old torpedo boats and guardships serving on the Lake Ladoga if able to undertake the necessary sea voyage. Further more were 6 new gaurd ships to be built to be completed in 1926.
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Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Russia and the Soviet Union, 1910-29. Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: 861.30 .(861.31 Naval Maneuvers; 851.32 Personnel); 861.33 Movements of Navy Vessels; 861.34 Equipment and Supplies): 861.39 - 861.345. Micro film 316 roll 92.
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