Protected Cruisers:D’Entrecasteaŭx(completed 1898), 7,990 tons, 191⁄2knots, armament: 2-9·4 in., 12-5·5 in., 16 smaller, 6 torpedo tubes.Gŭichen(1902), 8,150 tons, 23 knots, 2-6·4 in., 6-5·5 in., 15 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes.Jurien de la Gravière(1901), 5,590 tons, 22 knots, 8-6·4 in., 10 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes.D’Estrées(1900) 2,421 tons, 201⁄2knots, 2-5·5 in., 4-3·9 in., 3 torpedo tubes.Dŭ-Chayla(1897) 3,890 tons, 20 knots, 6-6·4 in., 4-3·9 in., 2 torpedo tubes.Lavoisier(1899), 2,285 tons, 20 knots, 4-5·5, 2-3·9 in., 2 torpedo tubes.Friant(1894), 3,882 tons, 19 knots, 6-6·4 in., 4-3·9 in., 2 torpedo tubes. Also:Alger,Sŭrcoŭf,Cosmao, very old ships, of small fighting value.Destroyers:80 boats(1901-1914), 310-710 tons, 25-31 knots, armed with 9 pdrs. or 3·4-in., guns 2-4 torpedo tubes.Torpedo-Boats:90-100 boats(1890-1909), 90-185 tons, 24-30 knots, armed with small quick-firers and 2-3 torpedo tubes.Submarines:75 boats(1903-14), 106-740 tons, 12-18 knots (surface), armed with 4-8 torpedo tubes.
Protected Cruisers:D’Entrecasteaŭx(completed 1898), 7,990 tons, 191⁄2knots, armament: 2-9·4 in., 12-5·5 in., 16 smaller, 6 torpedo tubes.Gŭichen(1902), 8,150 tons, 23 knots, 2-6·4 in., 6-5·5 in., 15 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes.Jurien de la Gravière(1901), 5,590 tons, 22 knots, 8-6·4 in., 10 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes.D’Estrées(1900) 2,421 tons, 201⁄2knots, 2-5·5 in., 4-3·9 in., 3 torpedo tubes.Dŭ-Chayla(1897) 3,890 tons, 20 knots, 6-6·4 in., 4-3·9 in., 2 torpedo tubes.Lavoisier(1899), 2,285 tons, 20 knots, 4-5·5, 2-3·9 in., 2 torpedo tubes.Friant(1894), 3,882 tons, 19 knots, 6-6·4 in., 4-3·9 in., 2 torpedo tubes. Also:Alger,Sŭrcoŭf,Cosmao, very old ships, of small fighting value.
Destroyers:80 boats(1901-1914), 310-710 tons, 25-31 knots, armed with 9 pdrs. or 3·4-in., guns 2-4 torpedo tubes.
Torpedo-Boats:90-100 boats(1890-1909), 90-185 tons, 24-30 knots, armed with small quick-firers and 2-3 torpedo tubes.
Submarines:75 boats(1903-14), 106-740 tons, 12-18 knots (surface), armed with 4-8 torpedo tubes.
[30-34]All these ships are in the Black Sea.
[30-34]All these ships are in the Black Sea.
Note to Armour.—am. = amidships; f. = forward; a. = aft; P.D. = protective deck; C.T. = conning tower.
Note to Armour.—am. = amidships; f. = forward; a. = aft; P.D. = protective deck; C.T. = conning tower.
Protected Cruisers:Askold(completed 1901), 5,905 tons, 23 knots, armament: 12-6 in., 26 smaller guns, 6 torpedo tubes.Diana and Aurora(1902), 6,700 tons, 20 knots, armament: 8-6 in., 30 smaller guns, 4 torpedo tubes.Oleg, Kagul[35],Pamyat Merkurya,[36](1904-05), 6,645 tons, 24 knots, 12-6 in., 26 smaller guns, 2 torpedo tubes.Zemtchug(1903), 3,106 tons, 23 knots, 8-4·7 in., 12 smaller guns, 2 torpedo tubes.Almaz,[37](1903) 3,285 tons, 19 knots, 3-4·7 in., 14 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes.Destroyers: There are 140 destroyers (1895-1913), 220-1050 tons, 25-27 knots, armed with 12-pdr. or 4-in. guns and 3-5 torpedo tubes. Of this total, 31 boats are in the Black Sea or Far East.Torpedo-Boats:29 boats(1897-1902), 118-186 tons, 24-30 knots; armed with small quick-firers and 1-3 torpedo tubes.Submarines:14 boats(1904-10) 150-370 tons, 9-16 knots (surface), 2-4 torpedo tubes.
Protected Cruisers:Askold(completed 1901), 5,905 tons, 23 knots, armament: 12-6 in., 26 smaller guns, 6 torpedo tubes.Diana and Aurora(1902), 6,700 tons, 20 knots, armament: 8-6 in., 30 smaller guns, 4 torpedo tubes.Oleg, Kagul[35],Pamyat Merkurya,[36](1904-05), 6,645 tons, 24 knots, 12-6 in., 26 smaller guns, 2 torpedo tubes.Zemtchug(1903), 3,106 tons, 23 knots, 8-4·7 in., 12 smaller guns, 2 torpedo tubes.Almaz,[37](1903) 3,285 tons, 19 knots, 3-4·7 in., 14 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes.
Destroyers: There are 140 destroyers (1895-1913), 220-1050 tons, 25-27 knots, armed with 12-pdr. or 4-in. guns and 3-5 torpedo tubes. Of this total, 31 boats are in the Black Sea or Far East.
Torpedo-Boats:29 boats(1897-1902), 118-186 tons, 24-30 knots; armed with small quick-firers and 1-3 torpedo tubes.
Submarines:14 boats(1904-10) 150-370 tons, 9-16 knots (surface), 2-4 torpedo tubes.
[35-37]All these ships are in the Black Sea.
[35-37]All these ships are in the Black Sea.
Note to Armour.—am. = amidships; f. = forward; a. = aft; P.D. = protective deck; C.T. = conning tower.
Cruisers:Sankt Georg(1906), 7,180 tons, 21 knots, armour belt 61⁄2-in., armament: 2-9·4 in., 5-7·6 in., 4-6 in., 17 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes.Kaiser Karl VI.(1900), 6,150 tons, 20 knots, armour belt 81⁄2in., armament: 2-9·4 in., 8-6 in., 28 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes.Kaiserin Maria Theresa(1895), 5,185 tons, 19 knots, armour belt 4-in., armament: 2-7·6 in., 8-6 in., 20 smaller, 4 torpedo tubes.Admiral Spaun,Saida,Helgoland,Novara(1910-14), 3,500 tons, 27 knots, 9-4 in. (Spaun, 7-4 in.), 2 torpedo tubes,Aspern,Zenta,Szigetvar(1899-1901) 2,300 tons, 20 knots, 8-4·7 in., 12 smaller, two torpedo tubes,Kaiser Franz Josef,Kaiserin Elisabeth(1890-91) 3,966 tons, 19 knots, 8-6 in., 20 smaller, 4 torpedo tubes.Panther,Leopard,Tiger(1887-89), 1,600 tons, 181⁄2knots, 4-4·7 in.Destroyers: 18 boats (1905-1913), 390-800 tons, 28-32 knots, armed with 12 pdr. or 4-in. guns, 2 torpedo tubes.Torpedo-Boats: 54 boats (1906-1914), 110-250 tons, 26-281⁄2knots, armed with small guns and 2 torpedo tubes.Submarines: 6 boats (1909-1910), 270 tons, 12 knots (surface), 2-3 torpedo tubes.
Cruisers:Sankt Georg(1906), 7,180 tons, 21 knots, armour belt 61⁄2-in., armament: 2-9·4 in., 5-7·6 in., 4-6 in., 17 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes.Kaiser Karl VI.(1900), 6,150 tons, 20 knots, armour belt 81⁄2in., armament: 2-9·4 in., 8-6 in., 28 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes.Kaiserin Maria Theresa(1895), 5,185 tons, 19 knots, armour belt 4-in., armament: 2-7·6 in., 8-6 in., 20 smaller, 4 torpedo tubes.Admiral Spaun,Saida,Helgoland,Novara(1910-14), 3,500 tons, 27 knots, 9-4 in. (Spaun, 7-4 in.), 2 torpedo tubes,Aspern,Zenta,Szigetvar(1899-1901) 2,300 tons, 20 knots, 8-4·7 in., 12 smaller, two torpedo tubes,Kaiser Franz Josef,Kaiserin Elisabeth(1890-91) 3,966 tons, 19 knots, 8-6 in., 20 smaller, 4 torpedo tubes.Panther,Leopard,Tiger(1887-89), 1,600 tons, 181⁄2knots, 4-4·7 in.
Destroyers: 18 boats (1905-1913), 390-800 tons, 28-32 knots, armed with 12 pdr. or 4-in. guns, 2 torpedo tubes.
Torpedo-Boats: 54 boats (1906-1914), 110-250 tons, 26-281⁄2knots, armed with small guns and 2 torpedo tubes.
Submarines: 6 boats (1909-1910), 270 tons, 12 knots (surface), 2-3 torpedo tubes.
Dreadnoughts:Kawachi,Settsu(completed 1912), 20,800 tons, 201⁄2knots, 12-in. belt, armament: 12-12 in., 10-6 in., 8-4·7 in., 12 smaller, 5 torpedo tubes. Complement, 960.Satsuma,Aki(1910-11), 19,500 tons, 20 knots, 9-in. belt, armament: 4-12 in., 12-10 in., 8-6 in. (Satsuma has 12-4·7 in. instead), 5 torpedo tubes. Complement, 900.Battle Cruisers:Kongo,Hiyei(1913-14), 27,500 tons, 27 knots, belt 10 in., armament: 8-14 in., 16-6 in., 16 smaller, 8 torpedo tubes. Complement, 1,100.Other Armoured Ships: 11 Battleships (Aki, Satsuma, Kashima, Katori, Iwami, Mikasa, Hizen, Suwo, Sagami, Asahi, Shikishima, Fuji, Tango) completed 1898-1906, displacement 10,960-16,400 tons, 17-181⁄2knots, and armed with 12-in., 10-in., and 6-in. guns, also torpedo tubes. Thirteen Armoured Cruisers (Kurama, Ibuki, Ikoma, Tsukuba, Asama, Tokiwa, Idzumo, Iwate, Azuma, Yakuba, Aso, Kasūga, Nisshin) completed 1899-1910, displacement 7,700-14,600 tons, 20-24 knots, armed with 12-in. or 8-in. guns, 6-in. and 4·7-in. quick-firers, and torpedo tubes.Protected Cruisers: 20 Vessels (Chikuma, Hirado, Yahagi, Tone, Yodo, Mogami, Otowa, Tsushima, Nŭtaka, Soya, Tsuguru, Kasagi, Chitose, Akashi, Suma, Akitsushima, Itsukushima, Hashidate, Chiyoda, Yaeyama), 1890-1912, 1,230 tons-6,600 tons, speed 18-25 knots.Thereare also 54 destroyers (completed 1898-1913), 42 torpedo-boats (1900-1905), and 15 submarines (1904-1914).
Dreadnoughts:Kawachi,Settsu(completed 1912), 20,800 tons, 201⁄2knots, 12-in. belt, armament: 12-12 in., 10-6 in., 8-4·7 in., 12 smaller, 5 torpedo tubes. Complement, 960.
Satsuma,Aki(1910-11), 19,500 tons, 20 knots, 9-in. belt, armament: 4-12 in., 12-10 in., 8-6 in. (Satsuma has 12-4·7 in. instead), 5 torpedo tubes. Complement, 900.
Battle Cruisers:Kongo,Hiyei(1913-14), 27,500 tons, 27 knots, belt 10 in., armament: 8-14 in., 16-6 in., 16 smaller, 8 torpedo tubes. Complement, 1,100.
Other Armoured Ships: 11 Battleships (Aki, Satsuma, Kashima, Katori, Iwami, Mikasa, Hizen, Suwo, Sagami, Asahi, Shikishima, Fuji, Tango) completed 1898-1906, displacement 10,960-16,400 tons, 17-181⁄2knots, and armed with 12-in., 10-in., and 6-in. guns, also torpedo tubes. Thirteen Armoured Cruisers (Kurama, Ibuki, Ikoma, Tsukuba, Asama, Tokiwa, Idzumo, Iwate, Azuma, Yakuba, Aso, Kasūga, Nisshin) completed 1899-1910, displacement 7,700-14,600 tons, 20-24 knots, armed with 12-in. or 8-in. guns, 6-in. and 4·7-in. quick-firers, and torpedo tubes.
Protected Cruisers: 20 Vessels (Chikuma, Hirado, Yahagi, Tone, Yodo, Mogami, Otowa, Tsushima, Nŭtaka, Soya, Tsuguru, Kasagi, Chitose, Akashi, Suma, Akitsushima, Itsukushima, Hashidate, Chiyoda, Yaeyama), 1890-1912, 1,230 tons-6,600 tons, speed 18-25 knots.
Thereare also 54 destroyers (completed 1898-1913), 42 torpedo-boats (1900-1905), and 15 submarines (1904-1914).
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