HIMS Askold
Imperial Russian Navy - HIMS Askold, a protected cruiser. This ship was notable for having five funnels and its high turn of speed. During the Russo-Sino war in 1904, Askold was damaged and failed to join with the Pacific fleet from Vladivostok. She was interned at Shanghai until the war ended
Picture No
13748137
Media ID
47830023
Size
5433px x 3615px
(4.2MB)
Credit
© The Peter Butt Transportation Collection - Mary Evans
Source
unattributed photographer - archive negative of original print
Date
circa 1900
