Laid up and unfit cruisers of the Russian Baltic Fleet in 1922

Svetlana-class light cruisers. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

The Commissioner of the United States at Riga, Latvia supplied the Secretary of State at Washingto n, USA on 23 February 1922 more details about the condition of Russian warships. The cruisers Kimburn, Izmail, Greig, Svetlana and Lazarev were laid up being absolutely unfit for service unless extensive repairs which were out of question under the present consitions. Most of the guns were removed to be used elsewhere.

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.