Russian cruiser Gromoboi (1899)
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The Gromoboi (Громобой) (Thunderer) was an armoured cruiser built for the Imperial Russian Navy. She fought in the Russo-Japanese war being damaged at the Battle of Ulsan and was later transferred to the Baltic Fleet where she fought in World War I. The design was an improved version of the armoured cruiser Rossia with extra protection.
She was built by the Baltic Works, St Petersburg, laid down 7th May 1898, launched 8th May 1899, commissioned November 1900, scrapped 1922.
[edit] General characteristics
- Displacement: 12,455 tons
- Length: 481 ft
- Beam: 66.6 ft
- Draught: 26 ft
- Machinery: 3 shaft Vertical Triple expansion main engines, 32 Coal fired Bellville boilers, 15,500 hp
- Speed: 19 knots
- Range: 8,100 nm at 10 knots, 2,400 tons coal
- Armament:
- Armour: Harvey armour,
- Belt 6 inch,
- Deck 1.5 to 2.5 inch,
- Casemates 6 inch,
- Conning tower 12 inch
- Crew: 874
[edit] References
- Stephen McLaughlin, From Ruirik to Ruirik Russia's Armoured Cruisers in Warship 1999-2000. Conway's Maritime Press
- Peter Brook, Armoured Cruiser vs Armoured Cruiser, Ulsan 14 August 1904, in Warship 2000-2001 Conway's Maritime Press
- site in English with photographs
- site in English
- page in Russian language