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Please see the GLOSSARY OF NAVAL SHIP TERMS- Torpedo Attack Port Arthur Port Arthur, Liaotung Peninsula, 8 February 1904, 2230 hrs. Russian Units Engaged The First Pacific Squadron (-): Peresvyet (Peresvyet class OBB) (Flag of Rear Admiral Prince Ukhtomsky), Pobyeda (Peresvyet class OBB), Sevastopol (Petropavlovsk class OBB), Diana (Pallada class OCR), Bayan (Bayan class CR), Petropavlovsk (Petropavlovsk class OBB) (Flag of Vice Admiral Stark), Tsarevich (Tsarevich class OBB), Poltava (Petropavlovsk class OBB), Retvizan (Retvizan class OBB), Pallada (Pallada class OCR), Novik (Novik class OCR), Boyarin (Boyarin class OCR), Askold (Askold class OCR), Rastoropni (Puilki class ODD), Beztrashni (Beztrashni class ODD). Japanese Units Engaged First Destroyer Flotilla: 1st Destroyer Division: Shirakumo, Asashiwo (both Shirakumo class ODD), Kasumi, Akatsuki (both Akatsuki class ODD). 2nd Destroyer Division: Ikazuchi, Oboro, Inadzuma (all Ikazuchi class ODD). 3rd Destroyer Division: Usugumo, Shinonome (both Murakumo class ODD), Sazanami (Ikazuchi class ODD). Battle Damages Altogether 10 destroyers fired 16 torpedoes for 3 hits against an unready force at anchor. Japanese doctrine called for ships to attack individually, the risk of collision being to high in mass night attacks. They also had too much faith in the accuracy of the torpedo, attacking from to great a range, often greater than they realized. The three ships struck were: Tsarevich Hit 80 feet from the stern on the port side just abaft the magazine. The blow struck directly over a transverse bulkhead, which was badly buckled, allowing two compartments below the protective deck to flood. The steering gear was also damaged. Retvizan Struck forward on the port side, between transverse bulkheads and abreast the forward turret. The torpedo created a hole six feet in diameter. The damaged area measured 30'x12'. One thwartship compartment below the protective deck was flooded and several frames were ruptured, 10 required replacement. Pallada Struck directly over auxiliary coal bunker and magazine for 12-pdr. Although the blow was somewhat cushioned by the coal, the torpedo created a hole seven feet in diameter and an elliptical depression 20'x12' in the ships side. Along with serious flooding some of the 12-pdr. cartridges exploded causing a serious fire that killed several of the crew that were sleeping on deck. Astonishing as it may sound, the Japanese boats that took part in this attack sustained no loss or damage from enemy fire. Oboro damaged her own bow when she collided with Ikazuchi. Battle of Port Arthur Port Arthur, Liaotung Peninsula, 9 February 1904, 1110 hrs. Russian Units Engaged Grounded vessels: Retvizan (Retvizan class OBB), Tsarevich (Tsarevich class OBB), and Pallada (Pallada class OCR). Inner line: Bayan (Bayan class CR), Diana (Pallada class OCR), Sevastopol (Petropavlovsk class OBB), Pobyeda, Peresvyet (Flag of Rear Admiral Prince Ukhtomsky) (both Peresvyet class OBB). Outer line: Novik (Novik class OCR), Askold (Askold class OCR), Poltava, Petropavlovsk (Flag of Vice Admiral Stark) (both Petropavlovsk class OBB), Boyarin (Boyarin class OCR). Japanese Units Engaged First Division: Mikasa (Mikasa class OBB) (Flag of Vice Admiral Togo), Asahi (Asahi class OBB), Fuji, Yashima (both Fuji class OBB), Shikishima, Hatsuse (Flag of Rear Admiral Nashiba) (both Shikishima class OBB). Second Division: Idzumo (Idzumo class CR) (Flag of Vice Admiral Kamimura), Adzuma (Adzuma class CR), Yakumo (Yakumo class CR), Tokiwa (Asama class CR), Iwate (Idzumo class CR). Third Division: Chitose (Chitose class OCR) (Flag of Rear Admiral Dewa), Takasago (Takasago class OCR), Kasagi (Chitose class OCR), Yoshino (Yoshino class OCR). Battle Damages The Russians received the following damage: Petropavlovsk Hit once in the bow- 2 KIA 5 WIA (no serious damage to vessel) Askold Hit once on aft funnel-1 KIA ? WIA Diana Hit once port side forward near water line. Pobyeda Hit once on port side no serious damage. Poltava Hit once on straboard side just forward of rear turret, damaged torpedo net boom, with heavy fragment damage.
Hit once on port side aft of rear turret, wrecked captains pantry. Sevastopol Hit once on upper deck forward, very little damage caused. Novik Hit once starboard side aft at water line, made a hole 2'X4'- 1KIA Bayan Hit several times as follows: The Japanese received the following damage: Mikasa- Hit twice by 10" shells from Electric Cliff, one hit just below the mainmast, one on the after bridge- 7 WIA Fuji- Hit by a heavy shell on the forward bridge that then struck and exploded in the fore-funnel- 2 KIA 9WIA Then struck by a 12-pdr that entered the aft conning tower- 1 WIA Hatsuse- Hit twice- 7 KIA 9 WIA Shikishima- Hit once by a 6" shell which exploded in the forward funnel- 17 WIA Adzuma- Battle-flag shot away. Iwate- Hit once on the stern battery- 10 WIA Yakumo- Hit once on forward range finder- 1 WIA Takasago- Struck by splinters from a 12" shell, slight damage. Japanese Losses: 53
killed or wounded Chemulpo Chemulpo (Inchon), Korea, 9 February 1904, 1200 hrs. Russian Units Engaged Special Service Squadron: Varyag (Captain Rudneff) (Varyag class OCR), Korietz (Korietz class PG). Japanese Units Engaged Fourth Division: Naniwa (flag of Rear Admiral Uriu) (Naniwa class OCR), Akashi (Suma class OCR), Takachiho (Naniwa class OCR), Niitaka (Tsushima class OCR), Asama (Asama class CR), Chiyoda (Chiyoda class CR). 14th Torpedo-boat Division: Chidori (Aotaka class TB), Hayabusa (Hayabusa class TB), Kasasagi (Aotaka class TB). Battle Damages Firepower/Damage Table 8" 6" 12-pdr. Weight
of Broadside Casualties Both Russian ships were sunk by their crews. Korietz was untouched by Japanese fire during the engagment. Varyag was heavily damaged. Ten of her twelve 6" guns, all of her 12-pdrs, and all of her 3-pdrs were out of action, she took 4 serious hits at or below the waterline. Her upper works and ventilators were riddled, and her crew had put out at least four serious fires. Of her crew with a nominal strength of 580, 31 were killed, 91 severely, and over 100 slightly wounded. Kesshitai Port Arthur, Liaotung Peninsula, 24th February 1904, 0245 hrs. Russian Units Engaged Retvizan (Retvizan class OBB), along with various shore batteries. Japanese Units Engaged 5th Destroyer Division: Murakumo, Shiranui, Yugiri, Kagero (all Murakumo class ODD). 14th Torpedo-boat Division: Chidori (Aotaka class TB), Hayabusa (Hayabusa class TB), Kasasagi, Manadzuru, Tsubame (all Aotaka class TB). Kesshitai: Tenshu Maru (Tenshu Maru class AMC), Hokoku Maru (Hokoku Maru class AMC), Jinsen Maru (Jinsen Maru class AMC), Bushiu Maru (Bushiu Maru class AMC), and Buyo Maru (Buyo Maru class AMC). Battle Damages The Japanese reports show the loss of 10 officers. Makaroff Arrives Port Arthur, Liaotung Peninsula, 10 March 1904, 0400 hrs. Russian Units Engaged Duty destroyers Liau-ti-shan: Vlastni, Vuinoslivi, (Vnimatelni class ODD), Beztrashni, (Beztrashni class ODD), Vnimatelni, (Vnimatelni class ODD). Reconnaissance destroyers: Ryeshitelni, Steregushchi, (Puilki class ODD). Ready Scouts at Port Arthur: Novik (Flag of Vice Admiral Makaroff) (Novik class OCR), and Bayan, (Bayan class CR). Japanese Units Engaged Covering Squadron: First Division: Mikasa (Flag of Vice Admiral Togo) (Mikasa class OBB), Asahi (Asahi class OBB), Fuji, Yashima (both Fuji class OBB), Shikishima, Hatsuse (Flag of Rear Admiral Nashiba) (both Shikishima class OBB). Third Division: Chitose (flag of Rear Admiral Dewa) (Chitose class OCR), Takasago (Takasago class OCR), and Tokiwa (Asama class CR). Fourth Division: Naniwa (Flag of Rear Admiral Uriu) (Naniwa class OCR), Akashi (Suma class OCR), Takachiho (Naniwa class OCR), Niitaka (Tsushima class OCR). Attached: 1st Destroyer Division: Shirakumo, Asashiwo (both Shirakumo class ODD), Kasumi, Akatsuki (both Akatsuki class ODD), supported by Tatsuta (Tatsuta class CS). 3rd Destroyer Division: Usugumo, Shinonome, (Murakumo class ODD), Sazanami, Akebono, (Ikazuchi class ODD), supported by Chihaya (Chihaya class CS). Battle Damages The Russians lost Steregushchi with 4 officers and 45 men killed, 4 captured. The Japanese suffered 3 men killed, 21 wounded. The Death of Makaroff Port Arthur, Liaotung Peninsula, 13 April 1904, 0840 hrs. Russian Units Engaged Battleship Division: Petropavlovsk (flag of Vice Admiral Makaroff), Poltava (both Petropavlovsk class OBB). Peresvyet and Pobyeda (both Peresvyet class OBB). Cruiser Division: Askold (Askold class OCR), Bayan (Bayan class CR), Diana (Pallada class OCR), and Novik (Novik class OCR). Japanese Units Engaged First Division: Mikasa (Flag of Vice Admiral Togo) (Mikasa class OBB), Asahi (Asahi class OBB), Fuji, Yashima (both Fuji class OBB), Shikishima (Shikishima class OBB), Nisshin (ex-Italian Roca class CR), and Kasuga (ex-Italian Mitra class CR). Third Division: Chitose (Flag of Vice Admiral Dewa) (Chitose class OCR), Takasago (Takasago class OCR), Kasagi (Chitose class OCR), Yoshino (Yoshino class OCR), Asama and Tokiwa (both Asama class CR). Second Division: Idzumo (Flag of Vice Admiral Kamimura) (Idzumo class CR), Adzuma (Adzuma class CR), Yakumo (Yakumo class CR) and Iwate (Idzumo class CR). Battle Damages coming soon! The Battle of the Yellow Sea The Yellow Sea, south of Encounter Rock, 10 August 1904, 1230 hrs. Russian Units Engaged Battleship Division: Tsarevich (flag of Rear Admiral Vitgeft) (Tsarevich class OBB), Retvizan (Retvizan class OBB), Pobyeda (Peresvyet class OBB), Peresvyet (flag of R. A. Prince Ukhtomsky) (Peresvyet class OBB), Sevastopol (Petropavlovsk class OBB), Poltava (Petropavlovsk class OBB). Division of Long-distance Scouts: Askold (flag of Rear Admiral Reycenshteyn) (Askold class OCR), Pallada (Pallada class OCR), Diana (Pallada class OCR). Screen: Novik (Novik class OCR), Boiki, Burni (both Boiki class ODD), Vuinoslivi, Vlastni, Grozovoi (all Vnimatelni class ODD), Bezstrashni, Bezshumni, Bezposhtchadni (all Bezstrashni class ODD). Japanese Units Engaged First Division: Mikasa (flag of Admiral Togo) (Mikasa class OBB), Asahi (Asahi class OBB), Fuji (Fuji class OBB), Shikishima (flag of Rear Admiral Nashiba) (Shikishima class OBB), Kasuga (ex-Italian Mitra class CR), and Nisshin (flag of Vice Admiral Kataoka)(ex-Italian Roca class CR), Yaeyama (Yaeyama class CS). 1st Destroyer Division: Shirakumo, Asashiwo (both Shirakumo class ODD), Kasumi, Akatsuki (both Akatsuki class ODD). 2nd Destroyer Division: Ikazuchi, Oboro, Inadzuma, Akebono (all Ikazuchi class ODD). 14th Torpedo-boat Division: Chidori (Aotaka class TB), Hayabusa (Hayabusa class TB), Manadzuru, Kasasagi (both Aotaka class TB). Sixth Division: Akashi (flag of Vice Admiral Togo), Suma (both Suma class OCR), Akitsushima (Akitsushima class OCR). 20th Torpedo-boat Division: Number 62, Number 63, Number 64, Number 65, (all Number 39 class TB). 10th Torpedo-boat Division: Number 43, Number 42, Number 40, Number 41, (all Number 39 class TB). Third Division: Yakumo (flag of Vice Admiral Dewa) (Yakumo class CR), Kasagi, Chitose (both Chitose class OCR), Takasago (Takasago class OCR). 3rd Destroyer Division: Usugumo, Shinonome (both Murakumo class ODD), Sazanami (Ikazuchi class ODD). 4th Destroyer Division: Hayatori, Asagiri, Harusame, Murasame (all Harusame class ODD). 5th Destroyer Division: Murakumo, Shiranui, Yugiri, Kagero (all Murakumo class ODD). 18th Torpedo-boat Division: Number 35, Number 36, Number 60, Number 61 (all Number 31 class TB). 16th Torpedo-boat Division: Shirataka (Shirataka class TB), Number 71 (Number 67 class TB), Number 39, Number 66 (both Number 39 class TB). Fifth Division: Hashidate (flag of Vice Admiral Yamada), Matsushima, Itsukushima (all Matsushima class OCR), Chinyen (ex-Chinese Chen Yuan class OBB), Idzumi (ex-Chilean Esmeralda class OCR). Belonging to Third Division but arriving alone: Asama (Asama class CR). Battle Damages coming soon! End of the Line Near La Perouse Strait, off Sakhalin Island, 20 August 1904, 1630 hrs. Russian Units Engaged Novik (Novik class OCR). Japanese Units Engaged Tsushima (Tsushima class OCR). Battle Damage coming soon! Vladivostok Bombarded Ussuri Bay, Vladivostok, 6 March 1904, 0700 hrs. Russian Units Engaged Vladivostok Squadron: Rossiya (Flag of Captain N. K. Reycenshteyn acting Commodore) (Rossiya class CR), Rurik (Rurik class CR), Gromoboi (Gromoboi class CR), Bogatyr (Bogatyr class OCR). Japanese Units Engaged Second Division (-): Idzumo (Flag of Vice Admiral Kamimura) (Idzumo class CR), Adzuma (Adzuma class CR), Asama (Asama class CR), Yakumo (Yakumo class CR), Iwate (Idzumo class CR). Battle Damage coming soon! Admiral Bezobrasov Strikes Tsushima Strait, Eastern Channel, 15 June 1904, 0715 hrs. Russian Units Engaged Vladivostok Squadron (-): Rossiya (flag of Admiral Bezobrasov) (Rossiya class CR), Rurik (Rurik class CR), Gromoboi (Gromoboi class CR). Japanese Units Engaged Second Division (-): Idzumo (flag of Vice Admiral Kamimura) (Idzumo class CR), Adzuma (Adzuma class CR), Tokiwa (Asama class CR), Iwate (Idzumo class CR). Fourth Division: Naniwa (flag of Rear Admiral Uriu), Takachiho (both Naniwa class OCR), Niitaka and Tsushima (both Tsushima class OCR). 9th Torpedo-boat Division: Aotaka (Aotaka class TB), Hato (Hayabusa class TB), Kari, Tsubame (both Aotaka class TB). 20th Torpedo-boat Division: Number 62, Number 63, Number 64, Number 65 (all Number 39 class TB). 10th Torpedo-boat Division: Number 43, Number 42, Number 40, Number 41 (all Number 39 class TB). 11th Torpedo-boat Division: Number 73, Number 72, Number 74, Number 75 (all Number 67 class TB). Transports: Izumi Maru (Izumi Maru class AP), Sado Maru (Sado Maru class AP), Hitachi Maru (Hitachi Maru class AP). Battle Damage coming soon! The Battle of Ulsan Off Ulsan, Korea, in the Sea of Japan, 14 August 1904, 0500 hrs. Russian Units Engaged Vladivostok Squadron (-): Rossiya (flag of Rear Admiral Iessen) (Rossiya class CR), Gromoboi (Gromoboi class CR), Rurik (Rurik class CR). Japanese Units Engaged Second Division (-): Idzumo (Flag of Vice Admiral Kamimura) (Idzumo class CR), Adzuma (Adzuma class CR), Tokiwa (Asama class CR), Iwate (flag of Rear Admiral Misu) (Idzumo class CR). Battle Damage coming soon! Tsushima Tsushima Strait, Eastern Channel, 27 May 1905, 1339 hrs. Russian Units Engaged Second Pacific Squadron: First Division: Knyaz Suvorov (flag of Vice Admiral Rozhdestvenski), Imperator Alexandr III, Borodino, Orel (all Borodino class OBB). Second Division: Oslyabya (flag of Rear Admiral Baron Felkerzam) (Peresvyet class OBB), Sisoi Veliki (Sisoi Veliki class OBB), Navarin (Navarin class OBB), Admiral Nakhimov (Admiral Nakhimov class CR). Third Division: Imperator Nikolai I (flag of Rear Admiral Nebogatov) (Imperator Alexandr II class OBB), General Admiral Apraxin, Admiral Senyavin, Admiral Ushakov (all Admiral Ushakov class OBB). Attached Cruisers: Zhemchug, Izumrud, (both Izumrud class OCR). First Cruiser Division: Oleg (flag of Rear Admiral Enkvist) (Bogatyr class OCR), Aurora (Pallada class OCR), Dmitri Donskoi (Dmitri Donskoi class CR), Vladimir Monomakh (Vladimir Monomakh class CR). Second Scouting Division: Svyetlana (Broad Pennant of Commodore Shein) (Svyetlana class CR), Ural (ex-Kaiserin Maria Theresia AMC). Destroyer Flotilla: 1st Division: Byedovi, Buini, Bravi, Buistri (all Boiki class ODD). 2nd Division: Blestyashchi, Bezuprechni, Bodri, Gromki, Grozni (all Boiki class ODD). Transport Squadron: Almaz (Broad Pennant of Captain Radlov) (Almaz class PY), Anaduir (ex-Franche Comteclass AP), Irtuish (ex-Belgia class AP), Kamchatka (Kamchatka class AR), Koreya (Koreya class AE), Rus (ex-Verein class AT), Svir (ex-Zwartezee class AT), Orel, Kostroma (Volunteer Fleet steamshipclass AH). Japanese Units Engaged First Squadron: First Division: Mikasa (flag of Admiral Togo) (Mikasa class OBB), Shikishima (Shikishima class OBB), Fuji (Fuji class OBB), Asahi (Asahi class OBB), Kasuga (ex-Italian Mitra class CR), Nisshin (flag of Vice Admiral Misu) (ex-Italian Roca class CR), Tatsuta (Tatsuta class CS). Flotillas attached to First Division: 1st Destroyer Division: Harusame, Fubuki, Ariake, Arare (all Harusame class ODD), Akatsuki II (ex-Russian Puilki class ODD). 2nd Destroyer Division: Oboro, Inadzuma, Ikazuchi, Akebono (all Ikazuchi class ODD). 9th Torpedo-boat Division: Aotaka, Kari, Tsubame (all Aotaka class TB), Hato (Hayabusa class TB). Third Division: Kasagi (flag of Vice Admiral Dewa), Chitose (both Chitose class OCR), Otowa (Otowa class OCR), Niitaka (Tsushima class OCR). Flotilla attached to Third Division: 4th Destroyer Division: Asagiri, Murasame (both Harusame class ODD), Shirakumo, Asashiwo (both Shirakumo class ODD) (each carrying 8x100lbs mines). Second Squadron: Second Division: Idzumo (flag of Vice Admiral Kamimura) (Idzumo class CR), Adzuma (Adzuma class CR), Tokiwa (Asama class CR), Yakumo (Yakumo class CR), Asama (Asama class CR), Iwate (flag of Rear Admiral Shimamura) (Idzumo class CR), Chihaya (Chihaya class CS). Flotillas attached to Second Division: 5th Destroyer Division: Shiranui, Murakumo, Yugiri, Kagero (all Murakumo class ODD). 3rd Destroyer Division: Shinonome, Usugumo (both Murakumo class ODD), Kasumi (Akatsuki class ODD), Sazanami (Ikazuchi class ODD). Fourth Division: Naniwa (flag of Rear Admiral Uriu), Takachiho (both Naniwa class OCR), Akashi (Suma class OCR), Tsushima (Tsushima class OCR). Third Squadron: Fifth Division: Itsukushima (flag of Vice Admiral Kataoka) (Matsushima class OCR), Chinyen (ex-Chinese Chen Yuan class OBB), Matsushima, Hashidate (flag of Rear Admiral Taketomi) (both Matsushima class OCR), Yaeyama (Yaeyama class CS). Flotilla attached to Fifth Division: 11th Torpedo-boat Division: Number 73, Number 72, Number 74, Number 75 (all Number 67 class TB). Sixth Division: Suma (flag of Rear Admiral Togo) (Suma class OCR), Chiyoda (Chiyoda class CR), Akitsushima (Akitsushima class OCR), Idzumi (ex-Chilean Esmeralda class OCR). Flotillas attached to Sixth Division: 10th Torpedo-boat Division: Number 43, Number 42, Number 40, Number 41 (all Number 39 class TB). 15th Torpedo-boat Division: Sagi (Aotaka class TB), Hashitaki, Hibari (both Hayabusa class TB), Kamome (Aotaka class TB). Battle Damage coming soon! Dark Shadows Tsushima Strait, Eastern Channel, 27 May 1905, 2000 hrs. Russian Units Engaged Fleet Formation: Imperator Nikolai I (flag of Rear Admiral Nebogatov) (Imperator Alexandr II class OBB), Orel (Borodino class OBB), Admiral Senyavin, General Admiral Apraxin (both Admiral Ushakov class OBB), Sisoi Veliki (Sisoi Veliki class OBB), Admiral Ushakov (Admiral Ushakov class OBB), Navarin (Navarin class OBB), Admiral Nakhimov (Admiral Nakhimov class CR). Cruisers: Izumrud (Izumrud class OCR), Svyetlana (Broad Pennant of Commodore Shein) (Svyetlana class CR), Vladimir Monomakh (Vladimir Monomakh class CR), Dmitri Donskoi (Dmitri Donskoi class CR). First Cruiser Division: Oleg (Flag of Rear Admiral Enkvist) (Bogatyr class OCR), Aurora (Pallada class OCR), Zhemchug (Izumrud class OCR). Destroyer: Gromki (Boiki class ODD). Japanese Units Engaged 2nd Destroyer Division: Oboro, Inadzuma, Ikazuchi, Akebono (all Ikazuchi class ODD). 1st Destroyer Division: Harusame, Fubuki, Ariake, Arare (all Harusame class ODD), Akatsuki II (ex-Russian Puilki class ODD). 3rd Destroyer Division: Shinonome, Usugumo (both Murakumo class ODD), Kasumi (Akatsuki class ODD), Sazanami (Ikazuchi class ODD). 5th Destroyer Division: Shiranui, Murakumo, Yugiri, Kagero (all Murakumo class ODD). 9th Torpedo-boat Division: Aotaka, Kari, Tsubame (all Aotaka class TB), Hato (Hayabusa class TB). 1st Torpedo-boat Division: Number 69, Number 67, Number 68, Number 70 (all Number 67 class TB). 17th Torpedo-boat Division: Shirataka (Shirataka class TB), Number 71 (Number 67 class TB), Number 39, Number 66 (both Number 39 class TB). 10th Torpedo-boat Division: Number 43, Number 42, Number 40, Number 41 (all Number 39 class TB). 15th Torpedo-boat Division: Sagi (Aotaka class TB), Hashitaki, Hibari (both Hayabusa class TB), Kamome (Aotaka class TB). 18th Torpedo-boat Division: Number 35, Number 36, Number 60, Number 61 (all Number 31 class TB). Battle Damage coming soon! XGH Southwest of Liancourt Rocks (Takeshima), 28 May 1905, 1015 hrs. Russian Units Engaged: Fleet Formation: Imperator Nikolai I (Flag of Rear Admiral Nebogatov) (Imperator Alexandr II class OBB), Orel (Borodino class OBB), General Admiral Apraxin, Admiral Senyavin (both Admiral Ushakov class OBB), Izumrud (Izumrud class OCR). Japanese Units Engaged: First Division: Mikasa (Flag of Admiral Togo) (Mikasa class OBB), Shikishima (Shikishima class OBB), Fuji (Fuji class OBB), Asahi (Asahi class OBB), Kasuga (ex-Italian Mitra class CR), Nisshin (Flag of Vice Admiral Misu) (ex-Italian Roca class CR). Second Division: Idzumo (Flag of Vice Admiral Kamimura) (Idzumo class CR), Adzuma (Adzuma class CR), Tokiwa (Asama class CR), Yakumo (Yakumo class CR), Iwate (Idzumo class CR), Asama (Asama class CR), Tatsuta (Tatsuta class CS), Chihaya (Chihaya class CS). Fourth Division: Naniwa (Flag of Rear Admiral Uriu), Takachiho (both Naniwa class OCR), Tsushima (Tsushima class OCR). Fifth Division: Itsukushima (Flag of Vice Admiral Kataoka) (Matsushima class OCR), Chinyen (ex-Chinese Chen Yuan class OBB), Matsushima, Hashidate (Flag of Rear Admiral Taketomi) (both Matsushima class OCR), Yaeyama (Yaeyama class CS). Sixth Division: Suma (Flag of Rear Admiral Togo Masaji) (Suma class OCR), Chiyoda (Chiyoda class CR), Akitsushima (Akitsushima class OCR), Idzumi (ex-Chilean Esmeralda class OCR). Battle Damage coming soon! Death of a Brave Lady Southwest of Matsushima, 28 May 1905, 0930 hrs. Russian Units Engaged: Svyetlana (Broad Pennant of Commodore Shein) (Svyetlana class CR), Buistri (Boiki class ODD). Japanese Units Engaged: Otowa (Otowa class OCR), Niitaka (Tsushima class OCR), Murakumo (Murakumo class ODD). Battle Damage coming soon!
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