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4 unusual facts about Russian battleship Rostislav


Battle of Cape Sarych

The four other Russian vessels were the Ioann Zlatoust, the Panteleimon, the Tri Sviatitelya and the Rostislav.

Karp-class submarine

Some reports have the submarine sinking near Kronstadt due to an erroneously opened valve while others have her sinking in an accidental collision with Rostislav near Sevastopol.

Odessa Bolshevik Uprising

The insurgents were supported by battleships "Sinop", "Rhostislav" and cruiser "Almaz" where was located headquarters of the uprising and military tribunal.

Pyotr Schmidt

In 90 minutes, the revolutionary squadron was defeated by the government ships led by the battleship Rostislav.



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