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OTH-050 The Russian Imperial Fleet encyclopedia bookData on more than a thousand Russian combat ships and auxiliary vessels are given in this encyclopedic reference book. It was with these ships and vessels that Russia waged the war with Japan in 1904-1905 and with Germany and Turkey in 1914-1917.For the first time in the home reference literature the Russian ships and vessels are classified here by classes, types and series and not by the theaters of naval operations. Most of the 280 ships' side elevations are presented here for the first time. Information on historical destinies of ships and their performances have been refined considerably. This encyclopedic reference book provides an accurate estimate of Russian sea-born forces of late XIX - early XX centuries. Considerable study of information contained herein allows definite conclusions refuting many stable historical myths and stereotypes. The Reference book is of primary interest to the readers interested in the history of the Russian Fleet and naval shipbuilding as well as ship model makers. Contents Programs of construction of the Russian Fleet in 1881-1917 Artillery ships Fleet battleships, linear battleships, battle cruisers Belted and protected cruisers Second rank cruisers Coast defense battleships Gun boats Torpedo ships Torpedo boats Destroyers Torpedo cruisers and torpedo boat destroyers Submarines Mine warfare ships Torpedo depot ships and mine layers Net layers Mine sweepers Yachts, avisos and patrol vessels Yachts Avisos Patrol vessels Training and transport ships Training ships Sea plane carriers Transport ships Supplement Formal classification of the Russian Fleet ships Mine and torpedo armament of the Russian Fleet Russian Fleet Artillery in 1904-1917 Russian Coast Guard Russian Squadron at Bizerte (1920-24) Traditional names of Russian ships References Ships' names directory 334 pages, 96 photographs, 48 illustrations, 280 ship's side elevations Illustrations 1. "Three Prelates" fleet battleship 2. "Retvisan" fleet battleship 3. "Slava" fleet battleship 4. "Emperor Pavel" battleship 5. "Andrew the First Called" battleship |
