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. Part of Destroyer Squadron of the Baltic Fleet. Azard, Orfei, Pobeditz, Yzilmenev, Garibaldi and Desna were all in full commission. During the speed trials in last fall developed all ships a speed of 24 knots while using 3 boilers. Further more consisted the squadron of the Guidamak, Amuretz, Usuriets and 2 smaller French type torpedo boats, all in fairly good condition and able to develope a speed of 14 knots with 2 boilers during speed trials.
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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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