Ships of the Russian fleet - participants in the Russo-Japanese War. There is probably no more disappointing defeat in Russian history.
But it was precisely the defeat in this war that finally “blown the brains” of the Russian court and the command of the army and navy. In 10 years, Russia will get involved in a new bloodbath - the First World War. And this will be the end of the empire.
The launch of the new ship took place in the presence of the august family. On the same day, another ship was launched, which was to play a huge role in the history of our country and in the life of Nicholas II - on May 11, 1900, the Aurora was launched - the last of three cruisers of the Diana type and the only domestic one a ship that has survived, albeit in a thoroughly rebuilt form, to this day.
the crew leaves the sunken battleship
it is possible that in the photo there is a boat under the command of midshipman S.N. Vasilev, who subsequently broke through to the port of Chifoo
sunken Pobeda
The ship was launched in 1900 and scuttled in Port Arthur on the night of September 19-20, 1904. Subsequently, it was raised by the Japanese, restored and put into operation under the name "Suo" (according to other sources, "Suvo"). Withdrawn from the combat core of the fleet in 1922. It is believed that in the same year it was dismantled for metal. According to other sources, it was used as a block until 1946.
Cruiser I rank "Aurora"
The fate of this ship is more than intricate - launched in 1900, the Aurora is the only ship of those years that has survived to this day. At least - the only one in Russia. Until recently, it was listed as part of the combat core of the Baltic Fleet. The ship became famous for the fact that on October 25, 1917 it fired a blank salvo towards the Winter Palace, which became the signal for the assault on it and the signal of the onset of an entire era in the history of Russia. Coincidence or irony of fate - the ship was launched in the presence of the last Russian emperor and became the last ship of the imperial Russian fleet that has survived to this day.
The 1st rank cruiser "Aurora" is permanently moored on Petrovskaya Embankment. Saint Petersburg
1984, the ship is being repaired. It will take its place at Petrovskaya Embankment only in 1987
Oranienbaum, 1944. "Aurora" sat on the ground after numerous bombings
in the Kronstadt dock, 1922
"Aurora" under repair at the Franco-Russian plant in St. Petersburg, 1917
"Aurora" during the First World War, Baltic Sea
on the roadstead of Manila, 1905
"Aurora" during sea trials, 1903
hull of the Aurora after launching, May 11, 1900
1st rank cruiser "Diana"
built in 1896. The 1st rank cruiser "Diana" became the first in a series of three ships of the same type, which received names from Greek and Roman mythology - Diana (Roman goddess of vegetation), Aurora ( Greek goddess morning dawn), Pallas (foster sister of Athena, who was killed by Athena as a child. Although Athena herself could have been meant Pallas). In 1922, the ship was sold to Germany and in 1925 dismantled for metal. Then he was excluded from the RKKF lists.
on the Small Kronstadt roadstead
under Japanese artillery fire, Port Arthur, 1904
"Diana" in Algeria, 1909-1910
in the dock
1st rank cruiser "Pallada"
The second of three Diana-class cruisers. Built in 1899. On December 8, 1904, she was sunk during shelling by siege artillery. Raised by the Japanese in 1905, restored and included in the Japanese fleet. Since 1920 - converted into a minelayer. On May 27, 1924, she was sunk during a demonstration bombing in honor of the anniversary of the Battle of Tsushima.
the cruiser "Pallada" under Japanese artillery fire. On the starboard side is the Pobeda EDB.
sunken "Pallada" in the harbor of Port Arthur, 1904
cruiser "Pallada" (in the background) and steamer "Izhora"
Squadron battleship "Poltava"
Construction began in 1892, commissioned in 1900. EBR "Poltava" became the lead ship of a series of three slightly different battleships. One of the three was the Petropavlovsk EDB, which was blown up by a mine at the very beginning of the Russo-Japanese War. Admiral S. O. Makarov died along with the ship.
Poltava sank in Port Arthur in 1904 after being shelled by Japanese siege artillery. Raised by the Japanese in 1905, restored and commissioned as the coastal defense battleship Tango. In 1915 it was bought out by the Russian Admiralty and re-enlisted in the Russian fleet under the name "Chesma". In March 1918, the ship was captured by the British and used as a floating prison. When leaving Arkhangelsk, the interventionists abandoned the ship (1920). In 1921 it was enlisted in the White Sea Fleet and scrapped in 1924.
in the dock of Kronstadt, 1900
"Poltava" and "Sevastopol" at the outfitting wall
"Poltava" after entry into service
sunken Poltava, Port Arthur, 1904
in a Japanese dock, 1905
Battleship "Tango", 1909-1910
already under the name "Chesma", Vladivostok, 1916
as part of the White Sea Flotilla, 1921
Squadron battleship "Emperor Nicholas I"
Entered service in 1891. In 1893, he crossed the Atlantic and took part in celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America. From 1893 to 1898 - service in the Mediterranean Sea. Under the command of P.P. Andreev, he participated in the Cretan peacekeeping operation. In 1898, under the command of S. O. Makarov, he moved to Vladivostok. In 1902 he returned to the Baltic. In 1904 - back to the Far East. After the battle on May 15, 1905, it was surrendered to the Japanese by order of Admiral Nebogatov. In the Japanese Navy it was put into combat service under the name "Iki". Sunk as a target in 19185 during firing training.
launching, 1889
at the dock, 1895
after the Battle of Tsushima
restoration work, already under the name "Iki"
"Iki" after entry into service
Armored cruiser 1st rank "Svetlana"
built in Le Havre. commissioned in 1898. Sunk during the Battle of Tsushima. In honor of the ship, the name "Svetlana" was given to a light cruiser laid down at the RBVZ in 1913. The second "Svetlana" after the revolution was renamed "Profintern", since 1925 - "Red Crimea". The ship was sunk in the 60s while testing missile weapons.
on the roadstead with raised flags
on a hike
The photo was probably taken near the outfitting wall
Armored cruiser "Russia"
Launched in 1895, commissioned in 1897. Represents a further development of "Rurik". In August 1904, in the battle of Ulsan Island, it was seriously damaged, returned to Vladivostok and during 1904-1905 was used as a floating fort in Novik Bay. In 1906 he came to Kronstadt, where major repairs took place from 1906 to 1909. In 1909 he was enlisted in the first reserve detachment, and in 1911 - in the cruiser detachment of the Baltic Fleet, transferred to Helsingfors. In 1917 he transferred to Kronshdatdt (Ice Campaign). Since 1918 - under conservation. In 1922, it was decommissioned and taken to Germany for scrapping. While being towed in a strong storm, she was washed up on the Develsey bank, in December 1922 she was refloated and taken to Kiel for dismantling. The twist of fate lies in the fact that during tests in 1897, the cruiser left Kronstadt in a strong storm and was thrown aground near the island.
cruiser hull after launching
in the dock after the Kronstadt incident
in dock during major repairs 1906-1909
cruiser on the move
after the battle near Ulsan Island
cruiser in Helsingfors
Squadron battleship "Eagle"
Launched in 1902. Commissioned in 1904. In the Battle of Tsushima, he received 76 hits, but remained afloat. He joined the detachment of Admiral Nebogatov and was captured on May 10, 1905. Joined the Japanese fleet under the name "Iwami". Destroyed during firing in 1924.
launching
Kronstadt raid, 1904
on the roadstead of Revel before leaving for the Far East
loading coal on the high seas
after battle
"sieve" sides
at the port of Maizuru
"Iwami" after entry into service
Attack of Japanese destroyers of the Russian squadron.
On the night of February 8 to 9 (January 26 to 27), 1904, 10 Japanese destroyers suddenly attacked the Russian squadron in the outer roadstead of Port Arthur. The squadron battleships Tsesarevich, Retvizan and the cruiser Pallada received heavy damage from the explosions of Japanese torpedoes and ran aground to avoid sinking. Japanese destroyers were damaged by return fire from the artillery of the Russian squadron IJN Akatsuki And IJN Shirakumo. Thus began the Russo-Japanese War.
On the same day, Japanese troops began landing troops in the area of the port of Chemulpo. While trying to leave the port and head to Port Arthur, the gunboat Koreets was attacked by Japanese destroyers, forcing it to return.
On February 9 (January 27), 1904, the battle of Chemulpo took place. As a result, due to the impossibility of a breakthrough, the cruiser “Varyag” was scuttled by their crews and the gunboat “Koreets” was blown up.
On the same day, February 9 (January 27), 1904, Admiral Jessen headed out to sea at the head of the Vladivostok detachment of cruisers to begin military operations to disrupt transport links between Japan and Korea.
On February 11 (January 29), 1904, near Port Arthur, near the San Shan-tao Islands, the Russian cruiser Boyarin was blown up by a Japanese mine.
On February 24 (February 11), 1904, the Japanese fleet tried to close the exit from Port Arthur by sinking 5 ships loaded with stone. The attempt was unsuccessful.
On February 25 (February 12), 1904, two Russian destroyers “Besstrashny” and “Impressive”, while going out for reconnaissance, came across 4 Japanese cruisers. The first managed to escape, but the second was driven into Blue Bay, where it was scuttled by order of Captain M. Podushkin.
March 2 (February 18), 1904, by order of the Marine General Staff The Mediterranean squadron of Admiral A. Virenius (battleship Oslyabya, cruisers Aurora and Dmitry Donskoy and 7 destroyers), heading to Port Arthur, was recalled to the Baltic Sea.
On March 6 (February 22), 1904, a Japanese squadron shelled Vladivostok. The damage was minor. The fortress was placed in a state of siege.
On March 8 (February 24), 1904, the new commander of the Russian Pacific squadron, Vice Admiral S. Makarov, arrived in Port Arthur, replacing Admiral O. Stark in this post.
On March 10 (February 26), 1904, in the Yellow Sea, while returning from reconnaissance in Port Arthur, he was sunk by four Japanese destroyers ( IJN Usugumo , IJN Shinonome , IJN Akebono , IJN Sazanami) Russian destroyer "Steregushchy", and "Resolute" managed to return to port.
Russian fleet in Port Arthur.
On March 27 (March 14), 1904, the second Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur harbor by flooding fire ships was thwarted.
April 4 (March 22), 1904 Japanese battleships IJN Fuji And IJN Yashima Port Arthur was bombarded with fire from Golubina Bay. In total, they fired 200 shots and main caliber guns. But the effect was minimal.
On April 12 (March 30), 1904, the Russian destroyer Strashny was sunk by Japanese destroyers.
On April 13 (March 31), 1904, the battleship Petropavlovsk was blown up by a mine and sank with almost its entire crew while going to sea. Among the dead was Admiral S. O. Makarov. Also on this day, the battleship Pobeda was damaged by a mine explosion and was out of commission for several weeks.
April 15 (April 2), 1904 Japanese cruisers IJN Kasuga And IJN Nisshin fired at the inner roadstead of Port Arthur with throwing fire.
On April 25 (April 12), 1904, the Vladivostok detachment of cruisers sank a Japanese steamer off the coast of Korea IJN Goyo-Maru, coaster IJN Haginura-Maru and Japanese military transport IJN Kinsu-Maru, after which he headed to Vladivostok.
May 2 (April 19), 1904 by the Japanese, with the support of gunboats IJN Akagi And IJN Chōkai, destroyers of the 9th, 14th and 16th destroyer flotillas, the third and last try block the entrance to Port Arthur harbor, this time using 10 transports ( IJN Mikasha-Maru, IJN Sakura-Maru, IJN Totomi-Maru, IJN Otaru-Maru, IJN Sagami-Maru, IJN Aikoku-Maru, IJN Omi-Maru, IJN Asagao-Maru, IJN Iedo-Maru, IJN Kokura-Maru, IJN Fuzan-Maru) As a result, they managed to partially block the passage and temporarily make it impossible for large Russian ships to exit. This facilitated the unhindered landing of the Japanese 2nd Army in Manchuria.
On May 5 (April 22), 1904, the 2nd Japanese Army under the command of General Yasukata Oku, numbering about 38.5 thousand people, began landing on the Liaodong Peninsula, about 100 kilometers from Port Arthur.
On May 12 (April 29), 1904, four Japanese destroyers of the 2nd flotilla of Admiral I. Miyako began sweeping Russian mines in Kerr Bay. While performing its assigned task, destroyer No. 48 hit a mine and sank. On the same day, Japanese troops finally cut off Port Arthur from Manchuria. The siege of Port Arthur began.
Death IJN Hatsuse on Russian mines.
On May 15 (May 2), 1904, two Japanese battleships were blown up and sank at a minefield laid the day before by the minelayer Amur. IJN Yashima And IJN Hatsuse .
Also on this day, a collision of Japanese cruisers occurred near Elliot Island. IJN Kasuga And IJN Yoshino, in which the second sank from the damage received. And off the southeastern coast of Kanglu Island, the advice note ran aground IJN Tatsuta .
On May 16 (May 3), 1904, two Japanese gunboats collided during an amphibious operation southeast of the city of Yingkou. The boat sank as a result of the collision IJN Oshima .
On May 17 (May 4), 1904, a Japanese destroyer was hit by a mine and sank IJN Akatsuki .
On May 27 (May 14), 1904, not far from the city of Dalniy, the Russian destroyer Attentive hit rocks and was blown up by its crew. On the same day, Japanese advice note IJN Miyako hit a Russian mine and sank in Kerr Bay.
On June 12 (May 30), 1904, the Vladivostok detachment of cruisers entered the Korea Strait to disrupt Japan's sea communications.
On June 15 (June 2), 1904, the cruiser Gromoboy sank two Japanese transports: IJN Izuma-Maru And IJN Hitachi-Maru, and the cruiser "Rurik" sank a Japanese transport with two torpedoes IJN Sado-Maru. In total, the three transports carried 2,445 Japanese soldiers and officers, 320 horses and 18 heavy 11-inch howitzers.
On June 23 (June 10), 1904, the Pacific squadron of Rear Admiral V. Vitgoft made the first attempt to break through to Vladivostok. But when the Japanese fleet of Admiral H. Togo was discovered, she returned to Port Arthur without engaging in battle. At night of the same day, Japanese destroyers launched an unsuccessful attack on the Russian squadron.
On June 28 (June 15), 1904, the Vladivostok detachment of cruisers of Admiral Jessen again went to sea to disrupt the enemy’s sea communications.
On July 17 (July 4), 1904, near Skrypleva Island, the Russian destroyer No. 208 was blown up and sank in a Japanese minefield.
On July 18 (July 5), 1904, the Russian minelayer Yenisei hit a mine in Talienwan Bay and the Japanese cruiser sank IJN Kaimon .
On July 20 (July 7), 1904, the Vladivostok detachment of cruisers entered the Pacific Ocean through the Sangar Strait.
On July 22 (July 9), 1904, the detachment was detained with smuggled cargo and sent to Vladivostok with a prize crew of the English steamer Arabia.
On July 23 (July 10), 1904, the Vladivostok detachment of cruisers approached the entrance to Tokyo Bay. Here an English steamer with smuggled cargo was searched and sunk Night Commander. Also on this day, several Japanese schooners and a German steamer were sunk Tea, traveling with smuggled cargo to Japan. And the English steamer captured later Kalhas, after inspection, was sent to Vladivostok. The cruisers of the detachment also headed to their port.
On July 25 (July 12), 1904, a squadron of Japanese destroyers approached the mouth of the Liaohe River from the sea. The crew of the Russian gunboat "Sivuch", due to the impossibility of a breakthrough, after landing on the shore, blew up their ship.
On August 7 (July 25), 1904, Japanese troops fired at Port Arthur and its harbors for the first time from land. As a result of the shelling, the battleship Tsesarevich was damaged, and the squadron commander, Rear Admiral V. Vitgeft, was slightly wounded. The battleship Retvizan was also damaged.
On August 8 (July 26), 1904, a detachment of ships consisting of the cruiser Novik, the gunboat Beaver and 15 destroyers took part in Tahe Bay in shelling of the advancing Japanese troops, causing heavy losses.
Battle in the Yellow Sea.
On August 10 (July 28), 1904, during an attempt to break through the Russian squadron from Port Arthur to Vladivostok, a battle took place in the Yellow Sea. During the battle, Rear Admiral V. Vitgeft was killed, and the Russian squadron, having lost control, disintegrated. 5 Russian battleships, the cruiser Bayan and 2 destroyers began to retreat to Port Arthur in disarray. Only the battleship Tsesarevich, the cruisers Novik, Askold, Diana and 6 destroyers broke through the Japanese blockade. The battleship "Tsarevich", the cruiser "Novik" and 3 destroyers headed to Qingdao, the cruiser "Askold" and the destroyer "Grozovoy" - to Shanghai, the cruiser "Diana" - to Saigon.
On August 11 (July 29), 1904, the Vladivostok detachment set out to meet the Russian squadron, which was supposed to break out from Port Arthur. The battleship "Tsesarevich", the cruiser "Novik", the destroyers "Besshumny", "Besposhchadny" and "Besstrashny" arrived in Qingdao. The cruiser Novik, having loaded 250 tons of coal into bunkers, set out to sea with the goal of breaking through to Vladivostok. On the same day, the Russian destroyer Resolute was interned by the Chinese authorities in Chifoo. Also on August 11, the team scuttled the damaged destroyer Burny.
On August 12 (July 30), 1904, the previously interned destroyer Resolute was captured in Chifoo by two Japanese destroyers.
On August 13 (July 31), 1904, the damaged Russian cruiser Askold was interned and disarmed in Shanghai.
August 14 (August 1), 1904, four Japanese cruisers ( IJN Izumo , IJN Tokiwa , IJN Azuma And IJN Iwate) intercepted three Russian cruisers (Russia, Rurik and Gromoboy) heading towards the First Pacific Squadron. A battle took place between them, which went down in history as the Battle of the Korea Strait. As a result of the battle, the Rurik was sunk, and the other two Russian cruisers returned to Vladivostok with damage.
On August 15 (August 2), 1904, in Qingdao, German authorities interned the Russian battleship Tsarevich.
On August 16 (August 3), 1904, the damaged cruisers Gromoboy and Rossiya returned to Vladivostok. In Port Arthur, the proposal of the Japanese general M. Nogi to surrender the fortress was rejected. On the same day, in the Pacific Ocean, the Russian cruiser Novik stopped and inspected an English steamer Celtic.
On August 20 (August 7), 1904, a battle took place near Sakhalin Island between the Russian cruiser Novik and Japanese IJN Tsushima And IJN Chitose. As a result of the battle "Novik" and IJN Tsushima received serious damage. Due to the impossibility of repairs and the danger of the ship being captured by the enemy, the commander of the Novik, M. Schultz, decided to scuttle the ship.
On August 24 (August 11), 1904, the Russian cruiser Diana was interned by the French authorities in Saigon.
September 7 (August 25), 1904 from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok by railway The submarine "Forel" was sent.
On October 1 (September 18), 1904, a Japanese gunboat was blown up by a Russian mine and sank near Iron Island. IJN Heiyen.
On October 15 (October 2), 1904, the 2nd Pacific Squadron of Admiral Z. Rozhestvensky left Libau for the Far East.
On November 3 (October 21), a Japanese destroyer was blown up by a mine placed by the Russian destroyer Skory and sank near Cape Lun-Wan-Tan IJN Hayatori .
On November 5 (October 23), 1904, in the inner roadstead of Port Arthur, after being hit by a Japanese shell, the ammunition of the Russian battleship Poltava detonated. As a result of this, the ship sank.
On November 6 (October 24), 1904, a Japanese gunboat hit a rock in the fog and sank near Port Arthur IJN Atago .
On November 28 (November 15), 1904, the submarine Dolphin was sent from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok by rail.
On December 6 (November 23), 1904, Japanese artillery, installed on the previously captured height No. 206, began a massive shelling of Russian ships stationed in the internal roadstead of Port Arthur. By the end of the day, they sunk the battleship Retvizan and suffered heavy damage to the battleship Peresvet. To remain intact, the battleship Sevastopol, the gunboat Brave and destroyers were taken out from under Japanese fire to the outer roadstead.
On December 7 (November 24), 1904, due to the impossibility of repairs after damage received from Japanese shelling, the battleship Peresvet was sunk by its crew in the western basin of Port Arthur harbor.
On December 8 (November 25), 1904, Japanese artillery sunk Russian ships in the internal roadstead of Port Arthur - the battleship Pobeda and the cruiser Pallada.
On December 9 (November 26), 1904, Japanese heavy artillery sank the cruiser Bayan, the minelayer Amur and the gunboat Gilyak.
December 25 (December 12), 1904 IJN Takasago During a patrol, she hit a mine laid by the Russian destroyer "Angry" and sank in the Yellow Sea between Port Arthur and Chieffo.
On December 26 (December 13), 1904, in the Port Arthur roadstead, the gunboat Beaver was sunk by Japanese artillery fire.
Submarines of the Siberian flotilla in Vladivostok.
On December 31 (December 18), 1904, the first four Kasatka-class submarines arrived in Vladivostok from St. Petersburg by rail.
On January 1, 1905 (December 19, 1904), in Port Arthur, by order of the crew command, the battleships Poltava and Peresvet, half-sunk in the internal roadstead, were blown up, and the battleship Sevastopol was sunk in the outer roadstead.
On January 2, 1905 (December 20, 1904), the commander of the defense of Port Arthur, General A. Stessel, gave the order to surrender the fortress. The siege of Port Arthur is over.
On the same day, before the surrender of the fortress, the clippers “Dzhigit” and “Robber” were sunk. The 1st Pacific Squadron was completely destroyed.
On January 5, 1905 (December 23, 1904), the submarine "Dolphin" arrived from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok by rail.
January 14 (January 1), 1905, by order of the commander of the Vladivostok port from the Forel submarines.
On March 20 (March 7), 1905, the 2nd Pacific Squadron of Admiral Z. Rozhdestvensky passed the Strait of Malacca and entered the Pacific Ocean.
On March 26 (March 13), 1905, the submarine “Dolphin” left Vladivostok for a combat position on Askold Island.
On March 29 (March 16), 1905, the submarine "Dolphin" returned to Vladivostok from combat duty near Askold Island.
On April 11 (March 29), 1905, torpedoes were delivered to Russian submarines in Vladivostok.
On April 13 (March 31), 1905, the 2nd Pacific Squadron of Admiral Z. Rozhestvensky arrived at Cam Ranh Bay in Indochina.
On April 22 (April 9), 1905, the submarine “Kasatka” set out on a combat mission from Vladivostok to the shores of Korea.
On May 7 (April 24), 1905, the cruisers Rossiya and Gromoboy left Vladivostok to disrupt the enemy’s sea communications.
On May 9 (April 26), 1905, the 1st detachment of the 3rd Pacific squadron of Rear Admiral N. Nebogatov and the 2nd Pacific squadron of Vice Admiral Z. Rozhestvensky united in Cam Ranh Bay.
On May 11 (April 28), 1905, the cruisers Rossiya and Gromoboy returned to Vladivostok. During the raid they sank four Japanese transport ships.
On May 12 (April 29), 1905, three submarines - "Dolphin", "Kasatka" and "Som" - were sent to Preobrazheniya Bay to intercept the Japanese detachment. At 10 o'clock in the morning, near Vladivostok, near Cape Povorotny, the first battle involving a submarine took place. "Som" attacked the Japanese destroyers, but the attack ended in vain.
On May 14 (May 1), 1905, the Russian 2nd Pacific Squadron under Admiral Z. Rozhestvensky left for Vladivostok from Indochina.
On May 18 (May 5), 1905, the submarine Dolphin sank near the quay wall in Vladivostok due to an explosion of gasoline vapors.
On May 29 (May 16), 1905, the battleship Dmitry Donskoy was scuttled by his crew in the Sea of Japan near the island of Dazhelet.
On May 30 (May 17), 1905, the Russian cruiser Izumrud landed on rocks near Cape Orekhov in St. Vladimir Bay and was blown up by its crew.
On June 3 (May 21), 1905, in the Philippines in Manila, American authorities interned the Russian cruiser Zhemchug.
On June 9 (May 27), 1905, the Russian cruiser Aurora was interned by the American authorities in the Philippines in Manila.
On June 29 (June 16), 1905, in Port Arthur, Japanese rescuers raised the Russian battleship Peresvet from the bottom.
On July 7 (June 24), 1905, Japanese troops began the Sakhalin landing operation to land troops of 14 thousand people. While Russian troops numbered only 7.2 thousand people on the island.
On July 8 (July 25), 1905, in Port Arthur, Japanese rescuers raised the sunken Russian battleship Poltava.
On July 29 (July 16), 1905, the Japanese Sakhalin War ended landing operation surrender of Russian troops.
On August 14 (August 1), 1905, in the Tatar Strait, the Keta submarine launched an unsuccessful attack on two Japanese destroyers.
On August 22 (August 9), 1905, negotiations began in Portsmouth between Japan and Russia through the mediation of the United States.
September 5 (August 23) in the USA in Portsmouth between the Empire of Japan and Russian Empire a peace treaty was signed. According to the agreement, Japan received the Liaodong Peninsula, part of the Chinese Eastern Railway from Port Arthur to the city of Changchun and South Sakhalin, Russia recognized the predominant interests of Japan in Korea and agreed to the conclusion of a Russian-Japanese fishing convention. Russia and Japan pledged to withdraw their troops from Manchuria. Japan's demand for reparations was rejected.
Ships of the Russian fleet - participants in the Russo-Japanese War. There is probably no more disappointing defeat in Russian history.
1st rank cruiser "Askold"
Laid down in 1898 in Kiel (Germany). Shipyard - "Germany" (Deutschland). Launched in 1900. Entered service in 1902. In 1903 he went to the Far East. One of the most actively operating ships. In July 1904, he took part in an unsuccessful breakthrough to Vladivostok. Together with the cruiser Novik (later sunk in Korsakov Bay on Sakhalin), he managed to escape the encirclement. Unlike Novik, Askold went to the nearest port - Shanghai, where he was interned until the end of the war. After the end of the Russo-Japanese War, he became part of the Siberian Flotilla and was stationed in Vladivostok. During WWII he participated in various military operations together with Allied ships against the squadron of Admiral Spee. After that, he went to the Mediterranean Sea, participated in the Dardanelles operation (a joint operation of allied land and naval forces against the Ottoman Empire, the goal of which was a breakthrough to Constantinople, ended in the failure of the coalition forces despite the numerical advantage over the Ottomans). After which he went to Toulon, where he was undergoing repairs (spring 1916 - summer 1917). From Toulon the cruiser went to Murmansk, where it became part of the Arctic Ocean fleet. In 1918, in the Kola Bay, it was captured by the British and became part of the British fleet under the name "Glory IV". Bought out in 1922 Soviet Russia. Due to the unsatisfactory condition of the hull and mechanisms, it was decided to sell the cruiser for scrap. Also in 1922, "Askold" was dismantled for metal in Hamburg.
During the Dardanelles operation, Askold fought alongside the British cruiser HMS Talbot - the same one that the Varyag team switched to.
before launching
hull "Askold" (left) in the water
at the outfitting wall - installation of the bow pipe, 1901
the cruiser has almost taken on its final form, winter 1901
drydocking in the Blom & Foss floating dock, Hamburg, 1901
sea trials, 1901
additional installation of the navigation bridge, autumn 1901, Kiel, Germany
acceptance tests. Since the cruiser has not yet been enlisted in the navy, there is a state (tricolor) flag on the flagpole, and not a naval (Andreevsky) flag
in the Kiel Canal, 1902
Great Kronstadt raid, 1902
already part of the Baltic Fleet, 1902
Dalian Bay, 1903
Port Arthur, 1904. The cruiser has already been repainted in the standard combat paint of the Pacific formations of those years - dark olive
on a combat course, 1904
during the Dardanelles operation, 1915
in Toulon, 1916
as part of the Arctic Ocean flotilla, 1917
note from the magazine "Niva", 1915
drawing and axonometric projection, "Modelist-Constructor" magazine. An axonometric view of anti-mine networks shows them in combat position
"Askold" during service on the Baltic Sea, modern drawing
livery of the cruiser "Askold" during service in the Pacific Ocean
livery of the cruiser "Askold" during combat operations in the Mediterranean Sea
Laid down at the Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg on September 5, 1899, launched on July 21, 1901 and commissioned on June 20, 1904. Before moving to Libau and further to the Far East, it was equipped with a Guards crew.
In the Battle of Tsushima he led a column of Russian ships. Having received heavy damage to the bow, it gave way to the lead ship of the Borodino EBR. Due to the loss of speed, he found himself under fire from the armored cruisers Nissin and Kassuga. A fire broke out on board. Water entering through the holes worsened the situation and at 18:50 on May 14, 1905, the ship capsized and sank. The entire crew died. In the same year, he was formally excluded from the lists of the fleet.
Before leaving for Port Arthur, captain 1st rank, crew commander of the Imperator Alexander III"Nikolai Mikhailovich Bukhvostov said 2:
You wish us victory. Needless to say, how much we wish for her. But there will be no victory! I'm afraid that we will lose half the squadron along the way, and if this does not happen, then the Japanese will defeat us: they have a more serviceable fleet and they are real sailors. I guarantee one thing - we will all die, but we will not give up.
The squadron reached the Tsushima Strait without losses, and died there. But the honor remained untarnished. N. M. Bukhvostov and his crew died all together. Your coffin is an armadillo. Your grave is the cold depths of the ocean. And your faithful sailors' family is your centuries-old guard... 1
squadron battleship "Emperor Alexander III"
before launching, 1901
during outfitting work at the Baltic Shipyard
transition from St. Petersburg to Kronstadt
in the dry dock of Kronstadt, 1903
at the Kronstadt roadstead, 1904
August 1904
on the Revel roadstead, September 1904
view of the starboard side, a crane with a steam boat is given away
at one of the stops during the transition to the Far East, from left to right - EDB "Navarin", EDB "Emperor Alexander III", "Borodino"
The armored cruiser "Rurik" is the last ship of its class with full sail weapons in the Russian Navy
The last Russian cruiser with full sails. Development of the project "Memory of Azov". Subsequent ships - "Russia" and "Gromoboy" became a development of this project(initially it was planned to build them according to the same project as “Rurik”). The main task is to conduct combat operations and raiding operations on British and German communications. The peculiarity of the ship was that when loading additional coal reserves, it could travel from St. Petersburg to the nearest Far Eastern bases for additional coal loading at a 10-knot speed.
Construction began at the Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg in September 1889. Officially laid down in May 1890. Launched October 22, 1892. Entered service in October 1895. Translated from Baltic Sea to the Far East as part of the 1st Pacific Squadron,
arrived in Nagasaki on April 9, 1896. He was part of the Vladivostok cruiser detachment. In the battle on August 1, 1904 near Fr. Ulsan was flooded by the crew as a result of the damage received. Of the 796 crew members, 139 were killed and 229 were injured.
on a voyage, view of the deck from the top of the foremast
painting the side in preparation for the show 
on a hike
"Rurik" in black paint
"Rurik" in Nagasaki, 1896
in the eastern basin of Port Arthur
in the dock of Vladivostok 
Port Arthur
cruiser on a voyage, Far East
the cruiser's stem - the decoration of the bow is clearly visible - the legacy of the "nose figures" of sailing ships
squadron battleship "Sevastopol"
Laid down on March 22, 1892. Launched May 25, 1895. Entered service on July 15, 1900. Participated in the battle in the Yellow Sea. On December 20, 1904, on the eve of the surrender of Port Arthur, it was scuttled by its crew. The last ship of the Poltava class.
near Galerny Island before being transferred for completion to Kronstadt, 1898
"Sevastopol" and "Petropavlovsk" in Vladivostok, 1901
on the right (near the wall) is the Sevastopol EDB. A crane carries a faulty 12-inch gun from the Tsesarevich, Port Arthur, 1904
EDB "Sevastopol" on the march
"Sevastopol", "Poltava" and "Petropavlovsk" near the wall of the eastern basin of Port Arthur, 1901-1903
ventilation deflector torn by a shell, 1904
in Port Arthur. Ahead - stern to the photographer - "Tsesarevich", in the distance in the background - "Askold"
in Port Arthur, campaign of 1904, on the right is the stern of the Sokol-class destroyer, on the left is the stern of the Novik
after being hit by a Japanese torpedo in White Wolf Bay, December 1904
sailors leave for the land front. after this, the Sevastopol EDB will be sunk in the internal roadstead of Port Arthur on the eve of the surrender of the fortress
Squadron battleship "Sevastopol", color postcard
Armored cruiser of rank II "Boyarin"
Laid down at Burmeister og Wein, Copenhagen, Denmark in early 1900. The official laying took place on September 24, 1900. On May 26, 1901 it was launched.
Entered service in October 1902. On October 27, 1902, the cruiser left Kronstadt and on May 10, 1903, arrived in Port Arthur.
It was blown up by a Russian mine near the port of Dalniy on January 29, 1904 (6 people died). The team abandoned the ship, which remained afloat for another two days and only sank after a repeated explosion at a minefield.
still under the Danish flag, sea trials, 1902
1902 - St. Andrew's flag is already on the flagpole. Before moving to Kronstadt.
"Boyarin" on Far East, 1903 
in the Denmark Strait, 1903
in Toulon
Port Arthur, 1904
Armored cruiser II rank "Boyarin", photo postcard
1 - these are stanzas from the poem "In Memory of Admiral Makarov". Its author is S. LOBANOVSKY, a cadet of the Vladimir Kyiv Cadet Corps, graduated in 1910. It is completely engraved on the pedestal of the monument to Admiral Stepan Osipovich Makarov in Kronstadt. But these drains are a memory to all those who remained with their crew, with their ship, until the last. Such as N. M. Bukhvostov, S. O. Makarov and many others...
Sleep, northern knight, sleep, honest Father,
Taken untimely by death, -
Not laurels of victory - crown of thorns
You accepted with a fearless squad.
Your coffin is an armadillo, your grave
Cold depths of the ocean
And faithful sailors' family
Your age-old protection.
Shared laurels, from now on with you
They also share eternal peace.
The jealous sea will not betray the land
A hero who loved the sea -
In a deep grave, in a mysterious darkness
Cherishing him and peace.
And the wind will sing a dirge over him,
Hurricanes will cry with rain
And the shroud will be spread with a thick cover
There are thick fogs over the sea;
And the clouds, frowning, the last fireworks
The thunder will be given to him with a roar.
Let me remind you that Admiral Makarov died along with the Petropavlovsk nuclear submarine, which was blown up by a mine in Vladivostok. The Russian battle painter Vasily Vasilyevich Vereshchagin (author of the paintings “The Apotheosis of War”, “Before the Attack at Plevna”, “Napoleon on the Borodino Heights”, “Skobelev at Plevna”, etc.) also died along with the ship.
2 - who regularly follows the TV project "Living History" of the TV channel "Channel 5 - St. Petersburg", could have heard this quote in one of the parts of the film about the Russian fleet "Yablochko". True, Sergei Shnurov shortened it - he removed the words regarding the loss of ships during the voyage.
Fall of Port Arthur Shirokorad Alexander Borisovich
Appendix 2. Ships of the Japanese fleet (1904–1905)
Appendix 2.
Ships of the Japanese Navy (1904–1905)
Squadron battleships
"Mikasa"
Died on the night of September 12, 1905 in the port of Sasebo from an explosion of ammunition in the aft cellar. Raised on August 14, 1906 and, after repairs, put into service on August 24, 1908. On November 12, 1926, the Mikasa was converted into a memorial ship. The ship was brought into a pit specially dug and filled with water near the waters of the Yokosuka port, which was then covered with earth to the waterline. There they tried to restore the Mikasa to its original form, and from November 26, 1926 until 1945, the battleship was preserved as a relic. After World War II, the guns and superstructures on the battleship were dismantled, but the remaining hull was difficult to disassemble, and it stood until January 20, 1960. Then the Mikasa began to be restored again. On May 27, 1961, work was completed and Mikasa once again became a monument to the Japanese Navy and Admiral Togo at the Battle of Tsushima.
Normal displacement is 15,352 tons. Machines with a power of 16,000 hp. Coal reserve 700/1521 tons. Full speed 18 knots. Cruising range 4600 miles.
Armament: 4 - 305/40 mm/club guns in barbette mounts; 14 - 152/40 mm/club guns (in casemates); 20 - 76/40 mm/klb; 8 - 47/33-mm/klb guns; 4 underwater 457 mm torpedo tubes.
"Asahi"
On October 13 (26), 1904, it hit a mine and was damaged. It was repaired in Sasebo until April 1905. In 1922–1923. disarmed. In 1926–1927 turned into a submarine base. On May 25, 1942, it was sunk by the American submarine Salmon near Cape Paderas.
Normal displacement is 15,200 tons. Machines with a power of 16,000 hp. Coal reserve 700/1549 tons. Full speed 18 knots. Cruising range 4000 miles.
Armament: 4 - 305/40 mm/club guns in barbette mounts; 14 - 152/40 mm/club guns (in casemates); 20 - 76/40 mm/klb; 6 - 47/33-mm/klb guns; 4 underwater 457 mm torpedo tubes.
"Shikishima"
Built in 1896 in England. Since 1921 - a coastal defense ship. In 1922 she was disarmed and reclassified as a training ship. Since 1923, transport, then blocking. Dismantled for metal in 1947.
Normal displacement is 14,850 tons. Machines with a power of 14,500 hp. Coal reserve 700/1722 tons. Full speed 18 knots. Cruising range 5000 miles.
"Hatsuse"
Built in 1896 in England. On May 2 (15), 1904, 10 miles from Port Arthur, it was blown up by a Russian mine, was taken into tow by the Asahi, but was blown up by a second mine and sank instantly due to the detonation of the magazines.
Normal displacement is 15,000 tons. Machines with a power of 14,500 hp. Coal reserve 700/1900 tons. Full speed 18 knots. Cruising range 5000 miles.
Armament: 4 - 305/40 mm/club guns in barbette mounts; 14 - 152/40 mm/club guns (in casemates); 20 - 76/40 mm/klb; 6 - 47/40 mm/klb (on mars); 8 - 47/33-mm/klb guns; 1 bow surface torpedo tube.
"Fuji"
Laid down on August 1, 1894 in England, launched on March 31, 1896, entered service on August 17, 1897. In 1910, she underwent repairs with the replacement of boilers and weapons and was reclassified as a coastal defense ship, being also a training ship. In 1922 it was disarmed, removed from the lists of the fleet and became a transport. Until 1945 it served as a residential block. Capsized during an American air raid on Yokosuka. Dismantled for metal in 1948.
Normal displacement is 12,533 tons. Machines with a power of 14,000 hp. Coal reserve 700/1200 tons. Full speed 18 knots. Cruising range 4000 miles.
"Yashima"
Laid down on December 28, 1894 in England, launched on February 28, 1896, entered service on September 9, 1897. May 2 (15), 1904 hit a mine near Port Arthur, was taken in tow, but sank.
Normal displacement is 12,320 tons. Machines with a power of 14,000 hp. Coal reserve 700/1200 tons. Full speed 18 knots. Cruising range 4000 miles.
Armament: 4 - 305/40 mm/klb; 10 - 152/40 mm/klb; 20 - 47/40 mm/klb; 4 - 47/33-mm/klb guns; 5 - 457 mm torpedo tubes (1 bow surface, 4 onboard underwater). Since 1901, instead of 16 - 47/40 mm/club guns, 16 - 76/40 mm/club guns.
Coastal defense battleships
"Chin-Yen"
Laid down in 1880 in Stettin (Germany), launched on November 28, 1882. In 1885, commissioned into the Chinese fleet under the name "Zhen-Yuan". On February 12, 1895, it was captured by the Japanese during the surrender of the Weihaiwei naval base and renamed "Chin-Yen". In 1901 it took place major renovation, but the vehicles and Krupp main caliber artillery remained the same. On April 1, 1911, the Chin-Yen was removed from the fleet lists and turned into a target ship.
Normal displacement is 7670 tons. Machines with a power of 6200 hp. The speed at full speed was initially 14.5 knots, but by 1905 it gave no more than 11 knots. Coal reserve 650/1000 tons. Cruising range 4500 miles.
Armament (after 1901): 4 - 305/20-mm/club in barbette installations; 4 - 152/40 mm/klb; 2–57/40-mm/klb; 8 - 47/40 mm/klb guns; 2 - 37 mm revolver guns. Until 1901; 4 - 305/20-mm/klb; 2 - 150/30 mm/klb; 8–10-lb; 2 - 6-pound guns.
"Fuso"
Laid down in England in September 1875, launched on April 20, 1877, entered service in 1878. In combat in 1904–1905. did not participate, but was used as a training ship, as well as for coastal protection. Since 1908 there has been a fire guard.
Normal displacement is 3800 tons. Machines with a power of 3932 hp. Coal reserve 250/360 tons. Speed at full speed initially 13 knots, by 1904 - about 10 knots. Cruising range 4500 miles.
Armament: initial: 4–240/30 mm/klb Krupp; 2 - 170/25-mm/klb Krupp; 2 - 457 mm torpedo tubes. Since 1894: 4–240/30 mm/clb; 4 - 152/40 mm/klb; 11 - 47/40 mm/klb; 2 - 457 mm torpedo tubes. Since 1900: 2 - 152/40 mm/clb; 4 - 120/40 mm/klb; 11 - 47/40 mm/klb; 2 - 457 mm torpedo tubes.
Armored cruisers
"Kasuga"
Laid down on March 10, 1902 in Genoa (Italy), launched on October 22, 1902, entered service on January 7, 1904. Since 1927, a training ship, since 1942, a blockade. Sunk by American aircraft in Yokosuka on July 18, 1945. Dismantled for metal in 1946–1948.
Normal displacement is 7628 tons. Machines with a power of 13,500 hp. Coal reserve 581/1190 tons. Full speed 20 knots. Cruising range 5500 miles.
Armament: 1 - 254/45 mm/clb; 2 - 203/45 mm/klb; 14 - 152/40 mm/klb; 10 - 76/40 mm/klb; 6 - 47/40 mm/klb; 2 machine guns; 4 surface 457 mm torpedo tubes.
"Nissin"
Laid down in May 1902 in Genoa (Italy), launched on February 9, 1903, entered service on January 7, 1904. Since 1927, a training ship and base in Yokosuka. In 1935 he was expelled from the fleet. Sunk as a target in 1936. The hull was scrapped in 1936. Normal displacement is 7698 tons. Engines have a power of 13,500 hp. Coal reserve 581/1190 tons. Full speed 20 knots. Cruising range 5500 miles.
Armament: 1 - 254/45 mm/clb; 4 - 203/45 mm/klb; 14 - 152/40 mm/klb; 10 - 76/40 mm/klb; 4 - 47/40 mm/klb; 2 machine guns; 4 surface 457 mm torpedo tubes.
"Izumo"
Laid down in May 1898 in England, launched on September 19, 1899, commissioned on September 25, 1900. In 1921, reclassified as a coastal defense ship. In 1932–1942 flagship of the fleet operating in China. Since July 1942, 1st class cruiser, since 1943, training ship. Sunk by aircraft in Kura on July 28, 1945. In 1947, dismantled for metal.
Normal displacement is 9750 tons. Machines with a power of 14,500 hp. Coal reserve 600/1402 tons. Full speed 20.75 knots. Cruising range 4900 miles.
"Iwate"
Laid down in May 1898 in England, launched on March 29, 1900, entered service on March 18, 1901. Since 1921, a coastal defense ship, since 1923, a training ship, since 1942, a 1st class cruiser, since 1943 .training ship. Sunk by aircraft in Kura on July 24, 1945. Dismantled for metal in 1947.
Normal displacement is 9750 tons. Machines with a power of 14,500 hp. Coal reserve 600/1412 tons. Full speed 20.75 knots. Cruising range 4900 miles.
Armament: 4 - 203/40 mm/klb; 14 - 152/40 mm/klb; 12 - 76/40 mm/klb; 8 - 47/33 mm/klb; 4 underwater 457 mm torpedo tubes.
"Asama"
Laid down in November 1896 in England, launched on March 22, 1898, entered service on March 18, 1899. Since 1921, a coastal defense ship, since 1937, a training ship. Dismantled for metal in 1947.
"Tokiwa"
Laid down in January 1898 in England, launched on July 6, 1898, entered service on May 18, 1899. Since 1921, a coastal defense ship. Since September 30, 1922 minelayer. Sunk by American aircraft at Maizuru on August 8, 1945. The hull was dismantled for metal in 1947.
Normal displacement is 9700 tons. Machines with a power of 18,000 hp. Coal reserve 600/10406 tons. Full speed 21.5 knots. Cruising range 4600 miles.
Armament: 4 - 203/40 mm/klb; 14 - 152/40 mm/klb; 12 - 76/40 mm/klb; 8 - 47/33 mm/klb; 5 - 457 mm torpedo tubes (4 underwater and 1 surface bow).
"Azuma"
Laid down in March 1898 in France, launched on June 24, 1899, entered service on July 28, 1900. Since 1914, a training ship. In 1921, the 4-152 mm cannons and all small-caliber guns were removed. Since 1941 it has been blocked. On July 18, 1945, he was seriously damaged during an American air raid. In 1946 it was dismantled for metal.
Normal displacement is 9278 tons. Machines with a power of 17,000 hp. Coal reserve 600/1275 tons. Full speed 20 knots. Cruising range 3900 miles.
Armament: 4 - 203/40 mm/klb; 12 - 152/40 mm/klb; 12 - 76/40 mm/klb; 8 - 47/33 mm/klb; 5 - 457 mm torpedo tubes (1 bow surface and 4 underwater).
"Yakumo"
Laid down in March 1898 in Germany, launched on July 18, 1899, entered service on June 20, 1900. Since 1921, a coastal defense ship, then a training ship. In 1942, she was reclassified as a 1st rank cruiser. In 1946 it was dismantled for metal.
Normal displacement is 9735 tons. Machines with a power of 15,500 hp. Coal reserve 600/1242 tons. Full speed 20 knots. Cruising range 5000 miles.
Armament: 4 - 203/40 mm/klb; 12 - 152/40 mm/klb; 12 - 76/40 mm/klb; 8 - 47/33 mm/klb; 5 - 457 mm torpedo tubes (1 surface bow and 4 underwater).
"Chyoda"
Laid down in November 1888 in England, launched on June 3, 1890, entered service in December 1890. Modernized in 1898 (new boilers were installed, combat tops were removed). On July 13 (26), 1904, it was blown up by a mine in Takhe Bay and was towed to Dalny, where it underwent repairs. Since 1912, a 2nd class coastal defense ship. Submarine base since 1920. Expelled from the fleet in 1922, sunk as a target on August 5, 1927.
Normal displacement is 2400 tons. Machines with a power of 5600 hp. Coal reserve 240/420 tons. Full speed 19 knots. (since 1898 21 knots). Cruising range 6000 miles.
Armament: 10 - 120/40 mm/clb; 14 - 47/40 mm/klb; 3 machine guns; 3 - 356 mm surface torpedo tubes.
Armored cruisers
"Kasagi"
Laid down in March 1897 in the USA, launched on January 20, 1898, entered service in December 1898. Since 1910, a training ship. On July 20, 1916, she was wrecked in the Tsugaru Strait and finally abandoned on August 13, 1916.
Normal displacement is 4900 tons. Machines with a power of 15,000 hp. Coal reserve 350/1000 tons. Full speed 22.5 knots. Cruising range 4200 miles.
"Chitose"
Laid down on May 16, 1897 in the USA, launched on January 23, 1898, entered service on March 1, 1899. Disarmed in 1922, served in coastal defense until 1928. Sunk as a target on July 19, 1931 in Sakki Bay.
Normal displacement is 4760 tons. Machines with a power of 13,492 hp. Coal reserve 350/1000 tons. Full speed 22.75 knots. Cruising range 4500 miles.
Armament: 2 - 203/40 mm/klb; 10 - 120/40 mm/klb; 12 - 76/40 mm/klb; 6 - 47/33 mm/klb; 5 - 356 mm surface torpedo tubes.
"Takasago"
Laid down in April 1896 in England, launched on May 18, 1897, entered service on April 6, 1898. November 30 (December 13), 1904, hit a Russian mine 37 miles from Port Arthur, sank the next day.
Normal displacement: 4160 tons. Machines with a power of 15,500 hp. Coal reserve 350/1000 tons. Full speed 22.5 knots. Cruising range 5500 miles.
Armament: 2 - 203/40 mm/klb; 10 - 120/40 mm/klb; 12 - 76/40 mm/klb; 6 - 47/33 mm/klb; 5 - 356 mm surface torpedo tubes.
"Ioshino"
Laid down in February 1892 in England, launched on December 20, 1892, entered service in September 1893. On May 2 (15), 1904, rammed by the cruiser "Kasuga" near Cape Shantung and sank.
Normal displacement is 4150 tons. Machines with a power of 15,000 hp. Coal reserve 400/1000 tons. Full speed 23 knots. Cruising range 9000 miles.
Armament: 4 - 152/40 mm/klb; 8 - 120/40 mm/klb; 22 - 47/40 mm/klb; 5 - 356 mm surface torpedo tubes.
"Tsushima"
Laid down on October 1, 1901 in Japan, launched on December 15, 1902, entered service on February 14, 1904. On August 22 (September 4), 1904, it was blown up by a mine and was repaired. In 1922, it was re-equipped and reclassified as a coastal defense ship. Partially disarmed in 1930. Since 1936, a training ship. In 1939 he was completely disarmed. In 1944, it was seriously damaged during an American air raid, and in 1947 it was dismantled for metal.
"Niitaka"
Laid down on January 7, 1902 in England, launched on November 15, 1902, entered service on January 27, 1904. Since 1921, a coastal defense ship. On August 26, 1922 he died in a typhoon off the coast of Kamchatka.
Normal displacement is 3366 tons. Machines with a power of 9500 hp. Coal reserve 250/600 tons. Full speed 20 knots. Cruising range 4000 miles.
Armament: 6 - 152/45 mm/clb; 10 - 76/40 mm/klb; 4 - 47/33 mm/klb.
"Otova"
Laid down on January 3, 1903 in Japan, launched on November 2, 1903, entered service on September 6, 1904. On July 25, 1917, crashed off the coast of Japan and died.
Normal displacement is 3000 tons. Machines with a power of 10,000 hp. Coal reserve 270/575 tons. Full speed 21 knots. Cruising range 4000 miles.
Armament: 2 - 152/45 mm/klb; 6 - 120/40 mm/klb; 4 - 76/40 mm/klb; 2 machine guns.
"Suma"
Laid down in August 1892 in Japan, launched on March 9, 1895, entered service in December 1896. Disarmed in 1922, removed from the fleet list in 1923, dismantled for metal in 1928.
Normal displacement is 2657 tons. Machines with a power of 8500 hp. Coal reserve 200/600 tons. Full speed 20 knots. Cruising range 4000 miles.
"Akashi"
Laid down in August 1894 in Japan, launched on December 18, 1897, entered service in March 1899. On November 27 (December 10), 1904, it was blown up by a Russian mine 11 miles from the island. Encounter Rock has been renovated. Disarmed in 1922, removed from the navy list in 1923, and sunk as a target in August 1930.
Normal displacement is 2756 tons. Machines with a power of 8500 hp. Coal reserve 200/600 tons. Full speed 20 knots. Cruising range 4000 miles.
Armament: 2 - 152/40 mm/clb; 6 - 120/40 mm/klb; 12 - 47/40 mm/klb; 4 canisters; 2 - 381 mm surface torpedo tubes.
"Akitsushima"
Laid down in March 1890 in Japan, launched on July 6, 1892, entered service in February 1894. In 1921, it was excluded from the lists of the fleet and became a submarine base. In 1927 it was dismantled for metal.
Normal displacement is 3100 tons. Machines with a power of 8400 hp. Coal reserve 500/800 tons. Full speed 19 knots.
Armament: 4 - 152/40 mm/klb; 6 - 120/40 mm/klb; 10 - 47/40 mm/klb; 4 canisters; 4 - 356 mm surface torpedo tubes.
"Itsukushima"
Laid down in January 1888 in France, launched on July 11, 1889, entered service in August 1891. Since 1906 - a training ship, in 1919 excluded from the lists of the fleet and in 1922 dismantled for metal.
Armament: 1–320/38 mm/klb; 11 - 120/38 mm/klb; 6 - 57 mm; 12 - 37 mm; 4 - 356 mm surface torpedo tubes.
"Matsushima"
Laid down in February 1888 in France, launched on January 22, 1890, entered service in March 1891. Since 1906, a training ship. On April 30, 1908, he died in Mako harbor from an ammunition explosion.
Normal displacement is 4217 tons. Machines with a power of 5400 hp. Coal reserve 405/680 tons. Full speed 16.5 knots. Cruising range 5500 miles.
Armament: 1–320/38 mm/klb; 12–120 mm; 16 - 57 mm; 6 - 37 mm; 4 - 356 mm surface torpedo tubes.
"Hasidate"
Laid down in September 1888 in Japan, launched on March 24, 1891, entered service in June 1894. Since 1906, a training ship. Excluded from the lists of the fleet in 1923, dismantled for metal in 1927.
Normal displacement is 4217 tons. Machines with a power of 5400 hp. Coal reserve 405/680 tons. Full speed 16.5 knots. Cruising range 5500 miles.
Armament: 1–320/38 mm/klb; 11 - 120/38 mm/klb; 6–57 mm; 12 - 37 mm; 4 - 356 mm surface torpedo tubes.
"Naniva"
Laid down on March 27, 1884 in England, launched on March 18, 1885, entered service on December 1, 1885. After the Sino-Japanese War, it was rearmed and the combat tops were removed. Since 1907, a minelayer. On July 26, 1912 he died on the rocks near Fr. Urup.
Armament: 2–260/35 mm/klb Krupp; 6–150/35-mm/Klb Krupp; 6 - 47 mm; 14 cards; 4 - 381 mm surface torpedo tubes. (In 1900, instead of 6-150/35-mm/klb, 6 - 152/40-mm/klb guns were installed. In 1903, the armament was: 8 - 152/40-mm/klb; 6 - 47/40- mm/klb; 2 machine guns; 4 - 356 mm surface torpedo tubes.)
"Takachiho"
Laid down on April 10, 1884 in England, launched on May 16, 1885, entered service on March 26, 1886. After the Sino-Japanese War, it was rearmed and the combat tops were removed. Since 1907, a minelayer. On October 17, 1914, she was sunk by the German destroyer S-90 during the siege of Qingdao.
Normal displacement is 3650 tons. Machines with a power of 7500 hp. Coal reserve 350/800 tons. Full speed 18 knots. Cruising range 8000 miles.
Armament: 2–260/35 mm/klb Krupp; 6–150/35-mm/Klb Krupp; 6–47 mm; 14 cards; 4 - 381 mm surface torpedo tubes. (In 1900, instead of 6-150/35-mm/club, 6 - 152/40-mm/clb guns were installed. In 1903, the armament was: 8 - 152/40-mm/clb; 6 - 47/40- mm/klb; 2 machine guns; 4 - 356 mm surface torpedo tubes.)
"Izumi"
Laid down on April 5, 1881 in England, launched on June 6, 1883, entered service on July 15, 1884. Purchased by Japan in 1894. In 1899 and 1901 it underwent modernization (tops were removed, new boilers and rapid-fire guns were installed guns). Removed from the navy list on April 1, 1912.
The normal displacement is 2920 tons (in 1901 - 2800 tons). Machines with a power of 5500 hp. (after 1901 - 6500 hp). Coal reserve 400/600 tons. Full speed 18 knots. (after 1901 - 18.25 knots). Cruising range 2200 miles.
Armament: 2 - 254/32-mm/Armstrong class; 6 - 152/26-mm/Armstrong klb; 2 - 57 mm; 5 - 37 mm; 2 canisters; 3 - 381 mm torpedo tubes (1 bow and 2 onboard). In 1899, instead of 6 152/26 mm/club guns, 6 rapid-fire 120/40 mm/club guns were installed. In 1901, the weapons were: 2 - 152/40 mm/klb; 6 - 120/40 mm/klb; 2 - 57 mm; 6 - 47 mm; 3 - 457 mm torpedo tubes.
"Sayen"
Laid down in 1880 in Germany, launched in 1883, entered service in 1885. Former Chinese armored cruiser Ji-Yuan. On February 12, 1895, it was captured by the Japanese at Weihaiwei. Reclassified as a gunboat. On November 17 (30), 1904, it hit a mine near Golubinaya Bay and sank.
Normal displacement is 2300 tons. Machines with a power of 2800 hp. Coal reserve 230/300 tons. Full speed 15 knots. Cruising range 1000 miles.
Armament: 2–210/30 mm/klb; 1–150/35-mm/klb; 4 - 75/30 mm/klb (all Krupp companies); 6 - 37 mm; 4 - 381 mm surface torpedo tubes. In 1898, small-caliber guns were replaced by 8 - 47/40 mm/klb, and 381 mm torpedo tubes were replaced by 457 mm.
Armored gunboat
"Hey-Yen"
Laid down in 1883 in China, launched in June 1888, entered service in 1889. Former Chinese armored cruiser Ping-Yuan. On February 12, 1895, it was captured by the Japanese at Weihaiwei. During the Russo-Japanese War it was used as a coastal bombardment ship. On September 5 (18), 1904, it hit a mine and sank 1.5 miles from the island. Iron.
Normal displacement is 2150 tons. Machines with a power of 2400 hp. Coal reserve 350 tons. Full speed 10.5 knots. Cruising range 3000 miles.
Armament: 1 - 260/22-mm/klb Krupp; 2–150/35-mm/klb Krupp; 4 - 457 mm surface torpedo tubes. After rearmament: 1 - 260/22 mm/klb; 2 - 152/40 mm/klb; 8 - 47/40 mm/klb; 4 - 457 mm torpedo tubes.
Armorless cruisers
"Takao"
Laid down in October 1886 in Japan, launched on October 15, 1888, entered service on November 16, 1889. During the Russo-Japanese War it was used as a coastal defense ship. In 1907 it was rearmed. On April 1, 1911, she was removed from the lists of the fleet and reclassified as a hydrographic vessel. In 1918 it was dismantled for metal.
Normal displacement is 1778 tons. Machines with a power of 2330 hp. Coal reserve 300 tons. Full speed 15 knots. Cruising range 3000 miles.
Armament: 4 - 150/35 mm/klb Krupp; 1 - 120/25-mm/klb Krupp; 1 - 57 mm; 2 machine guns; 2 - 381 mm surface torpedo tubes. (Since 1901: 4 - 152/40 mm/klb; 2 - 47/40 mm/klb; 6 machine guns; 2 - 457 mm torpedo tubes.)
"Tsukushi"
Laid down on October 2, 1879 in England, launched on August 11, 1880, entered service in June 1883. Purchased by Japan in 1885. During the Russo-Japanese War it was used as a coastal defense ship. Removed from the lists in 1907, reclassified as a training ship, and scrapped in 1910.
Normal displacement is 1350 tons. Machines with a power of 2600 hp. Coal reserve 250/300 tons. Full speed 16 knots. Cruising range 3000 miles.
Armament: 2 - 245/32-mm/Armstrong class; 4 - 120/35 mm/Armstrong klb; 2 - 9-pound guns; 4 - 37 mm, 2 - 381 mm surface torpedo tubes. In 1898, small-caliber guns were replaced by 1 - 76/40 mm/klb; 2 - 47/40 mm/klb; 2 machine guns; 2 - 457 mm torpedo tubes.
Screw-driven corvettes
"Katsuragi"
Laid down in December 1882 in Japan, launched on March 31, 1885, entered service in October 1887. In 1898, reclassified as a coastal defense ship, in 1900, re-equipped with the removal of the mast. In 1907, she was reclassified as a hydrographic vessel and re-equipped with 4 - 76/40 mm/club guns. Scrapped in 1913
"Musashi"
Laid down in October 1884 in Japan, launched on March 30, 1886, entered service in February 1888. In 1898, reclassified as a coastal defense ship, in 1900, re-equipped with the removal of the mast. In 1907, she was reclassified as a hydrographic vessel and re-equipped with 4 - 76/40 mm/club guns. Scrapped in 1930
Normal displacement is 1478 tons. Machines with a power of 1622 hp. Coal reserve 100/145 tons. Full speed 13 knots.
Armament: 2 - 170/35 mm/clb; 5 - 120/35 mm/klb; 1 - 75/30 mm/klb (all Krupp companies); 4 canisters; 2 - 381 mm surface torpedo tubes. (In 1900: 8 - 47/33 mm/klb; 6 machine guns; 2 - 457 mm torpedo tubes.)
"Yamato"
Laid down in February 1883 in Japan, launched in April 1885, entered service in October 1887. In 1898, reclassified as a coastal defense ship, in 1900, re-equipped with the removal of the mast. In 1907, she was reclassified as a hydrographic vessel and re-equipped with 4 - 76/40 mm/club guns. Scrapped in 1931
Normal displacement is 1478 tons. Machines with a power of 1622 hp. Coal reserve 100/145 tons. Full speed 13 knots.
Armament: 2 - 170/35 mm/clb; 5 - 120/35 mm/klb; 1 - 75/30 mm/klb (all Krupp companies); 4 canisters; 2 - 381 mm surface torpedo tubes. (In 1900: 8 - 47/33 mm/klb; 6 machine guns; 2 - 457 mm torpedo tubes.)
"Ternu"
Laid down in January 1878 in Japan, launched in September 1883, entered service in March 1885. During the Sino-Japanese War it was used as a transport, during the Russian-Japanese War - as a coastal defense ship. Removed from the lists in 1906
Normal displacement is 1525 tons. Machines with a power of 1267 hp. Coal reserve 204 tons. Full speed 12 knots.
Armament: 2 - 150/22 mm/clb; 4 - 120/25 mm/klb; 1 – 75 mm (all Krupp companies); 4 cards.
"Kaimon"
Laid down in August 1877 in Japan, launched in September 1882, entered service on April 13, 1884. During the Sino-Japanese War it was used as a transport, during the Russian-Japanese War - as a coastal defense ship. On June 22 (July 5), 1904, he was blown up by a Russian minefield in Talienvan Bay near the island. Dasinypandao and sank.
Normal displacement is 1358 tons. Machines with a power of 1267 hp. Coal reserve 197 tons. Full speed 12 knots.
Armament: 1 - 170/35 mm/clb; 6 - 120/25 mm/klb; 1 – 75 mm (all Krupp companies); 5 cards.
"Tsukuba"
Laid down in 1851 in Burma, launched on April 9, 1853, entered service in 1854. Former English corvette Malacca.
Purchased in 1870. Since 1900 a training ship. In the Russo-Japanese War it was actively used to support troops. Removed from the lists and dismantled in 1906.
Normal displacement is 1947 tons. Machines with a power of 526 hp. Full speed 10 knots. (by 1905 - 8 knots).
Armament: 6 - 114 mm; 2 - 30-lb; 2 - 24-lb (since 1892, 4 rapid-fire 152/40-mm/klb guns).
Gunboats
"Uji"
Laid down in September 1902 in Japan, launched on March 14, 1903, entered service in August 1903. Intended for operations on rivers and off the coast. Participated in the battle with the Russians on May 1 (14), 1904 on the river. Yalu. Excluded from the lists and dismantled for metal in 1932.
Normal displacement is 620 tons. Machines with a power of 1000 hp. Coal reserve 150 tons. Full speed 13 knots.
Armament: 4 - 76/40 mm/club guns; 6 machine guns.
"Oshima"
Laid down in August 1889 in Japan, launched in September 1891, entered service in March 1892. On May 3 (16), 1904, near Port Arthur, it collided with the Akagi in the fog and sank.
Normal displacement is 630 tons. Machines with a capacity of 1216 knots. Fuel capacity 140 tons. Full speed 16 knots.
Armament: 4 - 120/40 mm/klb; 5 - 47/40 mm guns.
"Mayan"
Laid down in May 1885 in Japan, launched on August 18, 1886, entered service in December 1887. Delisted in April - May 1908, dismantled in 1913–1914.
Armament: 2 - 150/25 mm/club guns; 2 machine guns.
"Chokay"
Laid down in December 1885 in Japan, launched on September 20, 1887, entered service in October 1888. Delisted in April - May 1908, dismantled in 1913–1914.
Normal displacement is 612 tons. Machines with a power of 960 hp. Coal reserve 60 tons. Full speed 12 knots.
"Atago"
She was laid down in July 1886 in Japan, launched in June 1887, and entered service in March 1889. On October 24 (November 6), 1904, she hit a rock near Port Arthur and sank.
Normal displacement is 612 tons. Machines with a power of 960 hp. Coal reserve 60 tons. Full speed 12 knots.
Armament: 1 - 210/22 mm/clb; 1 - 120/25 mm/club gun; 2 machine guns.
"Akagi"
Laid down in June 1886 in Japan, launched in August 1888, entered service in July 1890. Delisted in April - May 1908, dismantled in 1913–1914.
Normal displacement is 612 tons. Machines with a power of 960 hp. Coal reserve 60 tons. Full speed 12 knots.
Armament: 4 - 120/25 mm/klb; 6 - 47/40 mm/klb guns.
"Iwaki"
Laid down in February 1877 in Japan, launched in July 1878, entered service in August 1880. During the Russo-Japanese War it was used to support troops. In 1907, it was excluded from the lists of the fleet and was used to protect fisheries. In 1913 it was dismantled for metal.
Normal displacement is 656 tons. Machines with a power of 659 hp. Coal reserve 60/120 tons. Full speed 10 knots.
Armament: 1 - 150/22 mm/klb; 1 - 120/25 mm/klb; 2 - 80 mm guns (all Krupp companies); 3 cards.
Gunboats of the "Chinchu" type "Chinchu", "Chimpen", "Chinto", "Chinhoku", "Chinnan", "Chinsei"
Built 1878–1881 in England. Former Chinese gunboats. February 12, 1895 captured by the Japanese at Weihaiwei. During the Russo-Japanese War they were used to defend ports. Removed from the lists in 1906, scrapped in 1906–1907.
Displacement 440–490 tons. Engine power 380–455 hp. Coal reserve 60 tons. Full speed 10.2–10.4 knots. Cruising range 1400 miles.
Armorless cruisers (advice)
"Yayeyama"
Laid down in June 1887 in Japan, launched in March 1889, entered service in March 1892. Wrecked near Nemoro on May 11, 1902. On September 1, 1902, it was removed from the shore and repaired with the replacement of boilers. The renovation was completed after the start of the Russo-Japanese War. Excluded from the lists in 1906, used for experiments with oil boilers, dismantled for metal in 1911.
Normal displacement is 1584 tons. Machines with a power of 5400/5630 hp. Coal reserve 350 tons. Full speed 21/20.7 knots. Cruising range 5000 miles.
Armament: 3 - 120/40 mm/clb; 8 - 47 mm; 2 - 381 mm torpedo tubes.
"Tatsuta"
Laid down in January 1893 in England, launched on April 6, 1894, entered service on July 24, 1894. Torpedo gunboat. On the way to Japan it was confiscated and returned only in December 1896. Since 1898, the advice note. May 2 (15), 1904 sat on the stones near Fr. Eliot, was removed a month later, repaired by September. Since 1918, the submarine base and repair ship has been renamed Nagau-ra-Maru. In 1925 it was dismantled for metal.
Normal displacement is 830 tons. Machines with a power of 5000 hp. (since 1903 4700 hp). Coal reserve 152/228 tons. Full speed 21 knots. (since 1903 20.5 knots). Cruising range 3000 miles.
Armament: 2 - 120/40 mm/klb; 4 - 47/40 mm/klb; 5 - 356 mm surface torpedo tubes.
"Miyako"
Laid down in March 1894 in Japan, launched in October 1898, entered service in March 1899. On May 1 (14), 1904, she died on a Russian mine near Port Arthur. After the war, the hull was raised and scrapped.
Displacement 1722 tons. Machines with a power of 6130/4140 hp. Coal reserve 400 tons. Full speed 20/18 knots. Cruising range 5000 miles.
"Chihaya"
Laid down in May 1898 in England, launched on May 26, 1900, entered service in September 1901. Before Russian-Japanese war torpedo tubes have been removed. Delisted in 1927 and reclassified as a training ship. The hull remained afloat on the Kura until 1945.
Displacement 1243 tons. Machines with a power of 6000/5700 hp. Coal reserve 123/344 tons. Full speed 21/21.43 knots.
Armament: 2 - 120/40 mm/klb; 4 - 76/40 mm/klb; 5 - 457 mm torpedo tubes.
Destroyers (fighters)
"Ikazuchi", "Inazuma", "Oboro", "Akebono", "Sazanami", "Niji"
Built 1899–1900 in England. Actively participated in the Russo-Japanese War. The Ikazuchi was lost in a boiler explosion on October 10, 1910. The Inazuma was lost in December 1909 in a collision with a schooner. "Akebono" tender since 1918, broken up in July 1921. "Oboro" on October 20 (November 2), 1904, was blown up by a mine near Cape Liaoteshan, was repaired, since 1918 - a tender, broken up in 1921. "Sazanami" was broken up in 1921.
Normal displacement is 306 tons. Machines with a power of 6000 hp. Coal reserve 40/110 tons. Full speed 31 knots.
"Kasumi"
Built in England 1901–1902. Removed from the lists in 1913, served as a target until the 1920s, then scrapped.
Normal displacement is 363 tons. Machines with a power of 6500 hp. Coal reserve 40/89 tons. Full speed 31 knots.
Armament: 1 - 76/40 mm/klb; 5 - 57 mm; 2 - 457 mm torpedo tubes. In 1905, the 57-mm bow gun was replaced with a 76/40-mm/klb.
"Akatsuki"
Normal displacement is 363 tons. Machines with a power of 6500 hp. Coal reserve 40/89 tons. Full speed 31.3 knots.
Armament: 1 - 76/40 mm/klb; 5 - 57 mm; 2 - 457 mm torpedo tubes. In 1905, the 57-mm bow gun was replaced with a 76/40-mm/klb.
"Murakumo", "Sinonome", "Yugiri", "Kagero", "Shiranui", "Usugumo"
Built in England 1897–1900. "Murakumo" was thrown ashore by a typhoon on May 10, 1909, repaired, and after 1921 served as a base for minesweepers and destroyers. “Sinonome” was thrown ashore by a typhoon on May 10, 1909, repaired, and lost in a typhoon on July 20, 1913 near the island. Formosa. "Yugiri" collided with "Harusame" in the Battle of Tsushima, received heavy damage, was repaired, and since 1921 has been a base for minesweepers and destroyers. "Shiranui" and "Kagero" were excluded from the lists of the fleet in 1918, served as tenders, dismantled in 1923. "Usugumo" was thrown ashore in July 1913, repaired, excluded from the lists of the fleet in 1922, dismantled in 1923
Normal displacement is 275 tons. Machines with a power of 5470 hp. Coal reserve 40/80 tons. Full speed 30 knots.
Armament: 1 - 76/40 mm/klb; 5 - 57 mm; 2 - 457 mm torpedo tubes. In 1905, the 57-mm bow gun was replaced with a 76/40-mm/klb.
"Shirakumo", "Asashio"
Built in England in 1901–1902. Excluded from the lists of the fleet in April 1922, disarmed in Kura in 1923 and dismantled for metal.
Normal displacement is 342 tons. Machines with a capacity of 7000 liters. Coal reserve 40/95 tons. Full speed 31 knots.
Armament: 1 - 76/40 mm/klb; 5 - 57 mm; 2 - 457 mm torpedo tubes. In 1905, the 57-mm bow gun was replaced with a 76/40-mm/klb.
"Harusame", "Hayatori", "Murasame", "Asagiri", "Ariake", "Arare", "Fubuki"
Built in Japan in 1902–1905, and three of them (“Ariake”, “Arare”, “Fubuki”) were launched after the start of the Russo-Japanese War: December 7, 1904, April 5, 1905. and January 21, 1905, respectively. The first Japanese-built destroyers.
"Harusame" was seriously damaged by a mine explosion on October 11 (24), 1904, southeast of Port Arthur, and died in a storm in the Sea of Japan on November 24, 1911. "Hayatori" died on August 21 (September 3), 1904, by a mine at 2 miles from Longwantan Cape near Port Arthur. The remaining ships in 1921–1925 excluded from the lists of the fleet and dismantled for metal.
Normal displacement is 375 tons. Machines with a power of 6000 hp. Coal reserve 40/100 tons. Full speed 29 knots. Cruising range 1200 miles.
Armament: 2 - 76/40 mm/klb; 4 - 57 mm; 2 - 457 mm torpedo tubes.
Destroyers 1st class
"Hayabusa", "Chidori", "Manazuru", "Kasasaga"
Built 1899–1901 in France, collected in Japan in 1900–1901. Excluded from the navy lists in 1919–1923.
"Hato", "Aotaka", "Kari", "Tsubami", "Hibari", "Kiji", "Otori", "Kamone", "Hashitaka", "Sagi", "Uzura"
Built 1902–1904 in Japan. Excluded from the navy lists in 1919–1923.
Normal displacement is 152 tons. Machines with a power of 3500 hp. Coal reserve 26 tons. Full speed 28 knots. Cruising range 2000 miles.
Armament: 1 - 57 mm; 2–42 mm; 3 - 457 mm torpedo tubes.
"Kotaka"
Built 1885–1886 in England. Collected in Japan 1886–1888. In April 1908, she was excluded from the lists of the fleet and was used as an auxiliary vessel. January 27, 1927 scrapped.
Normal displacement is 203 tons. Machines with a power of 1600 hp. Coal reserve 30 tons. Full speed 19.5 knots.
Armament: 4 - 37 mm 4-barrel guns; 6 - 381 mm torpedo tubes.
"Fukuryu"
Built in Germany in 1885–1886. Former Chinese "Fulung". Captured by the Japanese on February 8, 1895 at Weihaiwei. In 1908, it was excluded from the lists of the fleet and dismantled for metal.
Normal displacement is 120 tons. Machines with a power of 1015 hp. Coal reserve 14/24 tons. Full speed 20 knots.
Armament: 2 - 37 mm; 4 - 356 mm torpedo tubes.
"Shirataka"
Built in Germany 1897–1898. Collected in Japan 1899–1900. In 1923, it was excluded from the lists of the fleet and dismantled for metal.
Normal displacement is 127 tons. Machines with a power of 2600 hp. Coal reserve 30 tons. Full speed 28 knots.
Armament: 3 - 47 mm revolver guns; 3 - 356 mm torpedo tubes. Then: 1 - 76/40 mm/klb and 2 - 57 mm guns.
Destroyers 2nd class
№ 21, № 24
No. 21 was built in 1891–1895. in Le Havre (France), and No. 24 was built in 1894–1895. in Japan (in Kure) from French materials. Removed from the lists of the fleet in 1911 and scrapped.
Normal displacement is 80 tons. Machines with a power of 255 hp. Coal reserve 10 tons. Full speed 21 knots. Cruising range 1800 miles.
Armament: 1 - 47 mm; 3 - 381 mm torpedo tubes.
Built in Germany, assembled in Japan 1894–1895. Removed from the lists of the fleet in 1913 and scrapped.
Normal displacement is 85 tons. Machines with a power of 1000 hp. Coal reserve 24 tons. Full speed 21 knots. Cruising range 300 miles.
Armament: 2 - 37 mm revolvers; 3 - 356 mm torpedo tubes.
№ 29, № 30
Built in France, assembled in Japan 1898–1900. No. 29 was excluded from the lists of the fleet in 1916, and No. 30 in 1913. They were scrapped.
Normal displacement is 88 tons. Machines with a power of 2000 hp. Coal reserve 15. Full speed 26 knots.
Armament: 1 - 47 mm; 3 - 356 mm torpedo tubes.
№ 31–38; № 44–49; № 60, № 61
Nos. 31–38 built in Germany, assembled in Japan 1899–1900. Nos. 44–49, 60, 61 were built in Japan from German materials in 1900–1901. No. 48 was killed by a Russian mine near Dalny on April 30 (May 12), 1904. No. 34 and No. 35 were sunk by artillery of Russian ships on the night of May 15 (28), 1905. No. 47 sank during a typhoon on September 22–23, 1912. No. 31, 32, 36, 37, 44, 45, 46 were excluded from the fleet lists in 1913 and were used for auxiliary purposes before being scrapped. No. 33 was killed by a German mine on November 11, 1914 in Kiao Chao Bay. No. 49, 60, 61 were excluded from the lists of the fleet in 1915 and scrapped.
Normal displacement is 89 tons. Machines with a power of 1200 hp. Coal reserve 15 tons. Full speed 24 knots. Cruising range 2100 miles.
№ 39–43; № 62–66
Built in England. Collected 1899–1902 in Japan. No. 42 was sunk by the destroyer "Angry" on December 2 (15), 1904 in White Wolf Bay near Port Arthur. No. 66 was blown up by a Russian mine on November 10 (23), 1904 near Cape Liaoteshan, repaired, excluded from the lists of the fleet in 1916 and scrapped. Nos. 39–41,43, 62–65 were excluded from the fleet lists in 1913 and were used for auxiliary purposes before being scrapped.
Normal displacement is 102 tons. Machines with a power of 1920 hp. Coal reserve 25 tons. Full speed 26 knots. Cruising range 1600 miles.
Armament: 2 - 47 mm; 3 - 356 mm torpedo tubes.
№ 67–75
Built 1901–1904 in Japan according to the drawings of the Yarrow company (England). No. 67 received heavy damage on April 20 (May 3), 1904 near Cape Liaoteshan, was repaired, removed from the lists in 1922 and scrapped. No. 69 May 15 (28), 1905, rammed by the destroyer Akatsuki-2 and sank. No. 68, 70–75 in 1922–1923. excluded from the lists of the fleet and scrapped.
Normal displacement is 87 tons. Machines with a power of 1200 hp. Coal reserve 26.5 tons. Full speed 23.5 knots.
Armament: 2 - 47 mm; 3 - 356 mm torpedo tubes.
Destroyers 3rd class
№1–4
Built in England, assembled in Japan 1878–1880. Since May 1899 they were used to guard ports, in 1904 they were excluded from the lists of the fleet.
Displacement 40 tons. Machines with a power of 430 hp. Full speed 22 knots.
№ 5–14; № 17–19
Built in France, assembled in Japan 1890–1894. No. 8, 9.14 seriously damaged in attack by Weihaiwei on 4 February 1895, repaired. No. 16 was lost in a storm on May 11, 1895.
In the Russo-Japanese War they were used for coastal defense. Excluded from the navy lists in 1907–1910. and scrapped.
Displacement 54 tons. Machines with a power of 130 hp. Coal reserve 8.3 tons. Full speed 20 knots. Cruising range 200–500 miles
№ 15, № 20
Built in France, assembled in Japan 1891–1893. Removed from the lists in 1910 and scrapped.
Displacement 52 tons. Machines with a power of 657 hp. Coal reserve 5 tons. Full speed 21 knots.
Armament: 2 - 37 mm; 2 - 381 mm torpedo tubes.
Displacement 66 tons. Machines with a power of 338 hp. Coal reserve 5 tons. Full speed 13.8 knots.
Armament: 2 - 37 mm; 2 - 356 mm torpedo tubes.
Built in 1894 in Germany for China. Captured by the Japanese at Weihaiwei on February 7, 1895. In 1908, she was removed from the lists of the fleet and scrapped.
Displacement 74 tons. Machines with a power of 442 hp. Coal reserve 5 tons. Full speed 15.5 knots.
Armament: 2 - 37 mm; 2 - 356 mm torpedo tubes.
№ 50–59
Built in Japan 1899–1902. according to French drawings. No. 51 died on the rocks 9 miles from the island. Sanshandao June 15 (28), 1904 No. 53 died on a mine on December 1 (14), 1904 during a night attack of the battleship Sevastopol. The rest were excluded from the fleet lists in 1912–1915. and scrapped.
Displacement 52 tons. Machines with a power of 660 hp. Coal reserve 14 tons. Full speed 20 knots.
Armament: 1 - 47 mm; 2 - 356 mm torpedo tubes.
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In 1898, Russia concluded a convention with China, according to which Port Arthur was transferred to Russia for a period of 25 years. The Russian naval forces received at their disposal an ice-free base on the coast of the Yellow Sea. Port Arthur becomes the main naval base of the Russian military fleet in the Pacific Ocean. At the beginning of the Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese command sets the priority task of destroying the Russian naval forces based in Port Arthur. The operation to capture the fortress was necessary for the Japanese fleet.
| Official work of the German General Staff The siege of Port Arthur was necessary; the Japanese could complete their operations on land only by having supremacy at sea. It was for this reason that the Russian fleet in East Asia had to be destroyed, and since most of it had taken refuge from the Japanese attack ... in the harbor of Port Arthur, the fortress had to be attacked from land. The Japanese fleet had to wait for the arrival of the Baltic squadron, and for Japan it was vital important issue create yourself... profitable terms for the future sea battle with the Russian 2nd Pacific Squadron, that is, take Port Arthur first. |
On April 22 (May 5), 1904, the Japanese 2nd Army of General Oku landed in Bidzywo, and Port Arthur was soon cut off from land communications with the Manchurian Army. On May 13 (26), Japanese troops broke through the Russian defenses on the Jinzhou Isthmus (the narrowest point of the Liaodong Peninsula) and by May 19 (June 1) occupied the port of Dalniy, in which the 3rd Army of General Nogi, intended for operations against Port Arthur, was concentrated. . On July 13-15 (26-28), the 3rd Army, after heavy fighting, broke through the last fortified Russian positions on the Green Mountains and reached the closest approaches to the fortress.
On July 17 (30), Japanese troops found themselves within range of the main caliber guns of Russian battleships. The ships of the 1st Pacific Squadron opened fire on the enemy directly from the harbor. The actual siege of Port Arthur began. On July 25 (August 7), a Japanese battery of 120-mm naval guns mounted on wheeled siege gun carriages opened fire on the city and harbor for the first time. The battery fired in short bursts of 7-8 rounds. The first shells landed on the main street of the Old Town. Soon the Japanese artillerymen shifted their fire to the harbor, and several shells exploded not far from the flagship Tsarevich. But there was only one hit: the shell destroyed the radio room. The telegraph operator who was in it died, and the squadron commander, Rear Admiral Vitgeft, was easily wounded in the leg by shrapnel. Over the next two days, the shelling of Russian ships in the harbor was repeated, and many of them received numerous, although minor damage. The most dangerous of them was an underwater hole caused by a 120-mm shell hitting the bow of the battleship Retvizan on July 27 (August 9) at about 12.10. The damage was quickly repaired, and soon the battleship was ready for battle. The next day, the Russian squadron under the command of Rear Admiral Wilhelm Karlovich Vitgeft left Port Arthur to try to break through to Vladivostok.
The commander of the Japanese combined fleet, Admiral Togo Heihachiro, was confident that the siege of Port Arthur and the shelling of the harbor that had begun would force the Russian squadron to go to sea, and in advance he strengthened surveillance of the raid. In addition, he relocated his main forces from the Elliot Islands closer to Port Arthur - to Rowan Island.
Characteristics of the parties involved
Ships of the 1st squadron of the Pacific Fleet, making a breakthrough to Vladivostok
The goal of the 1st Pacific Squadron is to redeploy ships from Port Arthur to Vladivostok, maintain forces to link up with the 2nd Pacific Squadron for the subsequent destruction of the Japanese fleet and interrupt the enemy’s sea communications from Japan to Korea and Manchuria. When preparing the squadron to break through the Japanese blockade of Port Arthur, the ships were equipped with personnel and ammunition. A certain amount of medium artillery (10 - 152 mm and 12 - 75 mm guns) was removed and installed on the fortress for its defense.
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Vitgeft V.G.
Japanese Combined Fleet
At 8.50 the signal was raised on the flagship "Tsesarevich": "Prepare for battle", and at 9.00: "The fleet is informed that the Emperor has ordered to go to Vladivostok."
At 10.30 the minesweeper convoy was released to Port Arthur under the protection of gunboats and a second detachment of destroyers.
The squadron marched in the following order: ahead was the cruiser Novik, followed in the wake column by the battleships Tsesarevich (flag of Rear Admiral Vitgeft), Retvizan, Pobeda, Peresvet (flag of the junior flagship of Prince P.P. Ukhtomsky ), "Sevastopol" and "Poltava", followed by the cruisers "Askold" (the flag of the head of the cruiser detachment, Rear Admiral N.K. Reitzenstein), "Pallada" and "Diana". The first detachment of destroyers was abeam the flagship battleship. At first, the squadron moved at 8 knots. Soon, problems with the steering gear arose on the Tsarevich, and the battleship was out of commission for some time. After a few minutes, the problems were corrected, and the squadron continued to move.
At 10.00 the order was given to increase speed to 10 knots. The stroke was increased gradually in order to determine the strength of sealing the hole in the bow of the battleship Retvizan.
At about 11.30, the main forces of the Japanese fleet appeared on the horizon to the east of the squadron. The cruiser Novik took its place in the squad of cruisers.
Japanese fleet before the battle
Armadillo IJN Mikasa
As of the morning of July 28 (August 10), the deployment of the Japanese fleet was as follows. There were armadillos in the Round Island area IJN Mikasa , IJN Asahi , Fuji And IJN Shikishima, as well as an armored cruiser IJN Asama. Armored cruiser IJN Yakumo and cruisers IJN Kasagi , IJN Takasago And IJN Chitose were located 15 miles south of Liaoteshan. Cruisers IJN Akashi , IJN Suma And IJN Akitsushima were near the islet of Encounter Rock. Old cruisers IJN Hashidate And IJN Matsushima stood in Sikau Bay near Port Arthur. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd detachments of destroyers carried out a blockade of the Port Arthur raid. Armadillo IJN Chen Yuan, armored cruisers IJN Kasuga And IJN Nisshin were near Port Arthur. Cruisers IJN Itsukushima And IJN Izumi- near the Elliot Islands. 4th destroyer detachment and cruiser IJN Chiyoda stood in Dalny.
A detachment of armored cruisers under the command of Vice Admiral Kamimura was in the Korea Strait with orders to prevent Vladivostok cruisers from entering the Yellow Sea.
Progress of the battle
First phase of the battle
By 12.00 the situation was as follows. The Russian squadron was sailing in a wake column heading southeast 25 o. The main forces of the Japanese fleet (1st combat detachment) consisting of battleships IJN Mikasa , IJN Asahi , Fuji And IJN Shikishima and armored cruisers IJN Kasuga And IJN Nisshin were heading southwest to cross the course of the Russian squadron. The 3rd combat detachment of Admiral Dev walked to the right of the Russian squadron on a course almost parallel to it. The 5th and 6th combat detachments were located to the left of the Russian squadron at a very great distance.
At 12.20, to prevent head coverage, the Russian squadron changed course 4 points to the left, that is, almost on a counter course with the enemy. Just at this moment the armored cruiser IJN Nisshin opened fire from a distance of about 80 cables. Soon he was joined by the rest of the ships of the 1st combat detachment.
The commander of the 3rd combat detachment, Admiral Deva, seeing that the battle had begun, turned his ships successively 16 points to bypass and attack the Russian squadron from the rear.
Soon after turning from the flagship battleship Tsarevich, objects resembling appearance mines that could have been laid by Japanese destroyers that had previously been on the course of the Russian ships. The battleship immediately warned the squadron about this with whistles and semaphore. As a result of maneuvering to avoid these mines, the ships had to change courses several times in one direction or another, which made it very difficult to open and return fire. At about 12.45, for a second attempt to enter the head of the Russian squadron, Admiral Togo turned the ships of the 1st combat detachment “all of a sudden” 8 points to the left. After walking like this for some time, perhaps in order to increase the distance, the Japanese ships made another similar turn and set off on the opposite course.
Other ships of the squadron were also damaged. "Retvizan" received 12 hits. One of the shells pierced the starboard side of the bow in the area of the conductor's wardroom. Since the hole was located just above the waterline, it was heavily overwhelmed by water while moving. The rest of the damage was not so significant.
The battleship Poltava, slightly behind the squadron, opened fire first. Behind him, the rest of the squadron's ships entered the battle, concentrating their fire on the flagship of the Japanese fleet. IJN Mikasa immediately received several direct hits (mainly from the battleship Poltava) and was forced to turn aside. But, having recovered from the blow, he soon returned to his previous course.
The Japanese ships also concentrated fire on the flagship Tsesarevich, trying to disable it and disrupt control of the squadron. Trying to get out from under enemy fire, and also in order to improve conditions for firing his ships and prevent the enemy from engulfing the head of the squadron, Vitgeft turned two points to the left and increased the speed to 15 knots. However, the battleships Sevastopol and Poltava could not move at such speed and began to lag behind. As a result, the speed had to be reduced again. At about 17.05, a 12-inch shell from one of the Japanese battleships hit the middle of the Tsarevich's foremast. As a result of the explosion, all the officers of Vitgeft's headquarters who were on the open lower bridge were killed or seriously injured. Vitgeft himself was torn to pieces. In order not to cause confusion on the ships of the squadron in the midst of the battle, the commander of the Tsarevich, Captain 1st Rank Ivanov, took command of the squadron.
Second phase of the battle in the Yellow Sea
At 17.45 another large-caliber shell exploded near the conning tower of the Tsesarevich. The shell fragments flew into the very wide viewing slots of the conning tower, killing and wounding everyone in it. The ship's commander was seriously wounded. The fire control devices and steering gear were damaged.
The Tsarevich lost control and began to describe the circulation, but there was no one to raise the signal that the ship was out of order. The commanders of the ships following the Tsarevich first began to repeat the flagship’s maneuver, believing that it was maneuvering to set a new course. But after the Tsesarevich, having described the circulation, cut through the squadron's formation, it became clear that it had lost control. But by that time the formation of the Russian squadron had broken down, and the Japanese ships had increased their fire.
At this moment, the commander of the battleship "Retvizan", captain 1st rank E.N. Shchensnovich ordered to turn towards the enemy in order to ram one of his ships. Seeing the battleship approaching them at full speed, the Japanese ships concentrated their fire on it. The high speed of the Retvizan helped it avoid many hits - the Japanese gunners simply did not have time to rearrange the sights, and the shells fell behind the stern of the battleship.
Commander of the battleship "Retvizan" E.N. Shchensnovich
This is how the editor of the Portarthur newspaper “New Region”, who was on board the hospital ship “Mongolia”, following the squadron, describes this moment.
But when there were no more than 17 cables left to the enemy (about 3.1 km), a stray fragment of an exploding shell flew into the Retvizan’s conning tower, wounding the commander. E.N. Shchensnovich on a short time lost control of the ship. Coming to his senses and seeing that the Japanese ships had left danger zone, and none of the Russian ships followed his example, Shchensnovich ordered to turn back.
The desperate maneuver of the Retvizan allowed the commanders of other Russian ships to level the formation. On the Tsesarevich, the senior officer of the ship, Captain 2nd Rank Shumov, took command. Having difficulty restoring control of the ship, he raised the signal that the admiral was transferring command to the junior flagship, Rear Admiral P.P. Ukhtomsky. Ukhtomsky, who was on the Peresvet, raised the signal for the squadron to “follow me.” But since both topmasts were knocked down on the Peresvet, the signal had to be hung on the wings of the bridge.
After some time, having difficulty making out the signal, the remaining battleships entered the wake of the Peresvet, and P.P. Ukhtomsky led the squadron back to Port Arthur. "Retvizan", not noticing Ukhtomsky's signal to slow down, soon overtook the squadron.
Admiral Togo turned his squadron to the north, blocking the path to the open sea, but, since his ships were also heavily damaged, he did not pursue the Russian squadron.
Breakthrough of "Askold" and "Novik"
After the battleships turned back towards Port Arthur, the cruisers followed suit. By this time, the 5th and 6th detachments of the Japanese fleet came closer. The head of the cruiser detachment, Rear Admiral Reizenstein, decides to make a breakthrough. This decision was supported by the Askold commander and other officers who were nearby in the conning tower.
Having raised the signal “Cruisers follow me,” the cruiser “Askold” increased its speed. The rest of the squadron's cruisers followed his example. At 18.50 "Askold" headed straight for the armored cruiser IJN Asama, opening fire on him. According to the logbook, soon IJN Asama a fire broke out and he turned away.
Having assessed the situation, Reitzenstein decides to break through in a southwestern direction past the cruisers of the 3rd combat detachment of the Japanese fleet. Having overtaken their battleships on the starboard side, the detachment of cruisers turned left, to cross their course. But only the cruiser Novik was able to follow Askold. "Diana" and "Pallada" immediately fell behind, unable to develop the required speed.
After some hesitation, the Japanese ships rushed to intercept the Russian cruisers. Separated from the 1st combat detachment IJN Yakumo, firing at "Askold", which became the final IJN Nisshin also transferred the fire to him. To the left and behind, the cruisers of the 3rd combat detachment fired at the breaking through ships and set off in pursuit.
Breakthrough of the cruisers "Askold" and "Novik"
Firing on both sides, showered with shells, the cruisers developed the maximum possible speed. The Japanese ships concentrated their fire on the lead Askold. Columns of water from exploding shells rose around the cruiser, showering the ship with a hail of fragments. But high speed and maneuvering allowed the Askold to survive the crossfire. But the hits could not be avoided. Soon it was reported to the conning tower that water was flowing into the left aft engine room, and then into the right coal pit of the second stoker. While below they were fighting against the influx of water, above they were extinguishing fires arising from hits here and there. The number of killed and wounded increased every minute, and the sailors of the fire division had to stand up to the guns, replacing those who were out of action. But still, the cruiser managed to maintain the maximum rate of fire and speed. At a critical moment in the battle, when an armored cruiser rushed to cut off the Russian cruisers IJN Yakumo, the Askold cars developed 132 revolutions - more than in tests.
Cruiser "Askold"
"Novik", following "Askold", at that time fired at the cruisers of the 3rd and 5th combat detachments. Four Japanese destroyers came out to attack the cruisers, but all the torpedoes they fired missed, and the destroyers themselves were driven away by fire. By 19.40, the Russian cruisers managed to break through, and by 20.20 they ceased fire on the Askold, as the Japanese ships became invisible in the growing darkness. The damage to the cruiser turned out to be quite significant. Only 4 152 mm guns remained in serviceable condition. At night we managed to restore another one. Gun No. 10, although in good working order, could not fire, since the shell that exploded under it destroyed the reinforcements and the deck. 75-mm cartridges, which were lying in gazebos on the elevator rails of the battery deck in the officer's compartment, exploded when they were hit by shrapnel. Both rangefinder stations were out of order due to interruptions in many places. electrical wires, and 10 battle dials were broken.
Cruiser "Novik"
IN top part The fifth chimney was hit by a large shell, which caused a flame to blaze from the ashpits in the fifth stoker room during the battle, and the compartment was filled with smoke. However, traction was quickly restored due to excess pressure. The fragments flying through the armor grille pierced the casing and several water-heating tubes of boiler No. 8. There was some minor steaming, but the boiler was left in operation for the duration of the battle. The three middle pipes of the cruiser, which escaped hits, were heavily damaged by shrapnel.
Head of the cruiser detachment, Rear Admiral N.K. Reitzenstein
The Askold had four small underwater holes on the starboard side and two on the left. In addition, there were several surface holes. Crew losses were 11 killed and 48 wounded.
Since the main attention was attracted by the lead Askold, the Novik received only three surface holes, apparently inflicted by the cruisers of the 3rd combat detachment. Crew losses were 2 killed and one wounded. In the evening after the battle on Novik, interruptions in the operation of refrigerators began. At about 23.00, the salinity of the boiler water on the cruiser increased, and Novik was forced to slow down to inspect the refrigerators. The signal was sent to ask the Askold to slow down, but the flagship apparently did not understand it, and soon the Novik fell behind. During the night, the damage in the refrigerators was repaired, but the pipes in the boilers began to burst.
The next morning, the cruiser Askold could also reach a speed of no more than 15 knots, therefore, considering that the ship in this condition could not take the fight, Reitzenstein decided to call at Shanghai to repair the damage, and then go to Vladivostok.
On July 30, "Askold" dropped anchor at the mouth of the Vuzung River. A few days later an order was received from St. Petersburg to disarm the ship.
The day after the battle, the cruiser Novik entered the port of Qingdao to replenish coal supplies. After this, the commander of the cruiser M.F. von Schultz decided to lead the cruiser to Vladivostok around Japan. On August 7, the cruiser entered the roadstead of the village of Korsakovsky post on the island. Sakhalin to replenish coal reserves, at the exit from which it was intercepted by the IJN cruiser Tsushima. During the ensuing battle, the Novik received serious damage, forcing it to return to the Korsakov post, where it was scuttled by the crew.
Diana's departure
Despite the fact that “Diana”, due to its slow speed, lagged behind “Askold” and “Novik”, its commander, Captain 2nd Rank Prince A.A. Lieven still decided to follow the order of his commander and go for a breakthrough. He considered that this could only be done at night, since low speed the ship will not allow you to break away from the enemy.
With the onset of darkness at about 20.00, "Diana" crossed the course of the squadron and the floor to the east, to where the main forces of the Japanese fleet had just been. The cruiser was followed by the destroyer Grozovoy. 10 minutes after the turn, four Japanese destroyers came out from the bow corners towards the Russian ships. They dodged the fired torpedoes with a sharp turn, exposing the stern.
Cruiser "Diana"
Since the commander of the Diana was a miner by profession, he knew that it was very difficult to detect and attack a ship sailing without lights at night. Therefore, they avoided attacks by maneuvering, trying not to open fire. When destroyers appeared from the bow corners, they turned towards them, threatening them with a ram; when they appeared from the stern corners, they were transferred behind the stern. During one of the attacks, at about 22.15, the cruiser almost rammed one of the Japanese destroyers. The attacks stopped soon after.
All night the cruiser was moving at full speed, fearing persecution. In the morning, a meeting took place with the cruiser Novik, to which Grozovoy was sent for negotiations. Having found out Novik's intention to go to Qingdao, but fearing that Japanese ships would block it there, Lieven headed south. "Grozovoy", whose boilers and refrigerators were leaking, left with "Novik" for Qingdao.
Captain "Diana" A.A. Liven
A.A. Lieven was going to cross the Yellow Sea, and at night pass the Korean Strait at full speed, and then go to Vladivostok by economic speed. But the increased consumption of coal due to its low quality, as well as the unsuccessful design of the coal pits (from the reserve pits located above the engine room, coal could not be supplied directly to the fireboxes - it was required to be reloaded manually through the upper deck) did not allow this intention to be realized.
Having refueled at the French bases of Kwan Chau Van and Haifang, “Diana” reached French Saigon on August 8 (21), where A.A. Lieven intended to repair the damage. The cruiser received two direct hits and a lot of damage from shrapnel. Crew losses were 5 killed and 20 wounded. On August 21 (September 3) “Diana” was interned.
"Tsesarevich"
After the battle, “Tsesarevich” was the last one in the squadron, but soon, due to a drop in thrust in the boilers due to a badly damaged stern pipe, it began to lag behind. Having finally left the squadron in the dark, having taken command, Shumov turned south, deciding to go to Vladivostok. At about 23.00, the commander of the battleship, Captain 1st Rank Ivanov, who had come to his senses, took command. At night, the battleship was attacked by several destroyers, which were successfully repulsed.
In the morning, having assessed the damage to the ship, Ivanov decided to call at the port of Qingdao to repair the damage. But on August 2 (15), the battleship was interned at the request of the German authorities.
In the second phase of the battle, the Tsarevich received more hits from enemy shells than in the first. The biggest troubles were caused by two successive hits of 12-inch shells on the foremast and conning tower, which first disabled the squadron headquarters and then the ship’s command. In addition, the steering gear, engine telegraph and all speaking pipes were disabled, and telephone communication remained with only one of the engine rooms.
In addition, a large shell hit the bow turret (without damage); another shell pierced the bunk nets and damaged the hull structures and the steam launch; another one - he smashed a bakery. Two shells hit the stern tube, and medium-caliber shells also hit the deck in the bow and the porthole located in front of the left bow turret of the 152 mm guns. After the Tsarevich was out of action, two more shells hit the poop deck.
Losses on the Tsesarevich during the battle amounted to 12 killed and 42 wounded.
Russian squadron after the battle
At night after the battle, the Russian squadron, returning to Port Arthur, was attacked by Japanese destroyers. However, none of the torpedoes they fired hit the target. In the morning, the battleships Retvizan, Peresvet, Pobeda, Sevastopol, Poltava, the cruiser Pallada, three destroyers and the hospital ship Mongolia returned to Port Arthur.
