Imperator Aleksandr III
Sunk
| Type | Pre-dreadnought battleship |
|---|---|
| Class | Borodino |
| War | Russo-Japanese War |
| Main guns | 4 × 12″ guns in 2 twin turrets |
Sunk at Tsushima with no survivors.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 2 × twin 12 in (305 mm) guns
- 6 × twin 6 in (152 mm) guns
- 20 × single 75 mm (3 in) guns
- 20 × single 47 mm (1.9 in) guns
- 4 × 15 in (381 mm) torpedo tubes
Armour
- Krupp armor
- Belt: 5.7–7.64 inches (145–194 mm)
- Deck: 1–2 inches (25–51 mm)
- Turrets: 10 inches (254 mm)
| Builder | Baltic Works, Saint Petersburg |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 23 May 1900 |
| Launched | 3 August 1901 |
| Displacement | 14,181 long tons (14,409 t) (o/a) |
| Length | 397 ft (121 m) (o/a) |
| Speed | 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) |
| Complement | 782 (designed) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
3 August 1901
27–28 May 1905