The Russian mine cruiser Marti according a German report dated February 1938

In a report dated February 1938 dealing with the valuation of the Russian fleet was stated that the mine cruiser Marti all quite long was not sighted outside the Russian waters. Her large size, speed and fitting out made clear that she was built for and could operate in more distant areas.(1)

Note

1. Laid down by B&W, Copenhagen, Denmark as Russian Imperial yacht Shtandart on 1 October 1893, launched on 4 August 1895, completed in 1896, renamed 18 Martha between 1918-1932, converted between 1932-1934 into the minelayer Marti, after the Second World War converted into a training ship and renamed Oka in 1948, accommodation hulk since the 1950s and broken up in the 1960s.

Source

Bundesarchiv Naval Attache Moscow RM-12-II-159