"A last stand and an unexpected afterlife" Topic
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| Tango01 | 23 Feb 2018 9:45 p.m. PST |
"The Varyag was a protected cruiser built by the Cramp yard at Philadelphia for the Imperial Russian Navy, entering service in 1901. 425-ft long and of 6500 tons, she carried twelve 6-in guns as well as smaller weapons and her 20,000 hp gave her a top speed of 23 knots. It is notable that the 6-in weapons had no protective shields for their crews, perhaps reflecting the idea that cruisers of this type were more likely to be employed as commerce raiders than to engage in combat with other warships. The Varyag was assigned to the Russian Far East Fleet, with its bases at Vladivostok (iced-bound in winter) and Port Arthur (ice-free all year round)…."
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| goragrad | 23 Feb 2018 11:21 p.m. PST |
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| 21eRegt | 24 Feb 2018 5:29 a.m. PST |
Well written article about an obscure action. Thanks for posting. |
| oldjarhead | 24 Feb 2018 8:52 a.m. PST |
Most interesting, thank you |
| Tango01 | 24 Feb 2018 10:43 a.m. PST |
Happy you enjoyed it my friends!. (smile) Amicalement
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