Ship Name: Dmitrii Donskoi
Nationality: Russian
Built: 1883
Sank: 1905
Ship Type: Armored Cruiser
Tonnage: 5976
Number Killed: None during sinking, some during the battle prior to sinking
Location Sank: Ulleungdo Island, Korea
The Russian Second Pacific Fleet had traveled for over 6 difficult months, only to encounter the much stronger and better prepared Japanese battle ships in the Straits of Tsushima. Though they tried to avoid the fight, the Japanese were prepared for them, and sank or captured a majority of the Russian ships. This blow to Russian pride would be a deciding factor in the start of the Russian Revolution. This victory would cement Japan into a position to continue their expansionist agenda in the East.
Sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48118420
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/doubts-swirl-claims-gold-shipwreck-180969715/
https://www.historynet.com/battle-of-tsushima/
https://www.britannica.com/summary/Russo-Japanese-War
http://www.avalanchepress.com/RJWRussAC1.php
https://www.hullwebs.co.uk/content/l-20c/disaster/dogger-bank/voyage-of-dammed.htm
https://www.navyhistory.org.au/the-battle-of-tsushima-1905/
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