Ural
Sunk
| Type | Armed merchant cruiser |
|---|---|
| War | Russo-Japanese War |
| Main guns | 2 single 8-inch (203 mm)/22 guns |
Former German liner bought as an auxiliary cruiser. Sunk at Tsushima.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 2 single 8-inch (203 mm)/22 guns
- 4 single 6-inch (152 mm)/23 guns
- 2 single 3.4-inch (86.4 mm) guns
| Builder | AG Vulcan, Stettin |
|---|---|
| Launched | 17 May 1890 |
| Length | 463 ft (141 m) (as built) 526 ft (160 m) (after 1899) |
| Speed | 18 kn (21 mph) (as built) 20 kn (23 mph) (after 1899) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
17 May 1890
27–28 May 1905
Armed merchant cruiser with the scouting division