The Commissioner of the United States at Riga, Latvia supplied the Secretary of State at Washington, USA on 23 February 1922 more details about the condition of Russian warships. Part of Cruiser Squadron of the Baltic Fleet. Seriously damaged during the Red Forces bombardment of Kronstadt. Was dry docked and partly repaired but still were her boilers in bad condition. Her main armament was in good order. Her other guns were all removed and used for land operations.(1)
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1. Armoured cruiser. Preceded by Bayan-class. Laid down by Vickers, Sons&Maxim, England on 22 August 1905, launched on 17 November 1906, completed in September 1909, decommissioned in October 1918, stricken on 1 November 1923 and broken up between 1924-1925.
Source
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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