Victory at Korea Straits Ends Russian Fleet Chase
May 29 reports reveal a Japanese triumph in the Korea Straits battle. Rojestvensky’s Baltic fleet suffered heavy losses with several ships sunk and two battleships captured. Rear Admiral Nebogatoff was taken prisoner and eight Russian captains drowned.
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London
Tokio
Washington
Takahira
Navy Department
Sissol Veliky
Rojestvensky
Admiralty
Vokio
Kataoka
Uku Island
Straits of Korea
Harada
Ichi
Japanese Fleet Reconstructed and Expanded Before War
The text outlines a rebuilt Japanese fleet with 14 destroyers and torpedo boats, 12 large ships plus 55 submarines, 13 submarines, and numerous auxiliaries. It notes uncertainty about exact commissioning numbers and mentions tankers, repair ships, and hospital ships as part of fleet support.
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Japan
Log of the Russian Squadron
A chronology of the Russian fleet movement from Libau to Shanghai, detailing sails, coaling, battleships and cruisers transfers, arrivals at Tangier Suda Bay Port Said and other locations, and ultimate destruction of the fleet by Japan near Saddle Islands. Includes dates and locations from October to May.
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Libau
Russia
Skagen
Denmark
North Sea
Dover
Cherbourg
Vigo
Spain
Tangier
Voelkersam
Suda Bay
Island of Crete
Dakar
French West Africa
Nebogatoff
Rojestvensky
Cape of Good Hope
Port Said
Cape
Singapore
Penang
China Sea
Kamranh Bay
Cochin-China
Saigon
Japan
France
Indo-China
Bashee Channel
Formosa
Shanghai
Saddle Islands
Russian Fleet Vessels and Specifications in 1900s Records
The text lists warships including the defense ironclad with 4648 tons and 16 knots, SVETLANA protected cruiser at 3862 tons and 20 knots, Jemtchug cruiser at 3106 tons and 23 knots, and the repair ship Kamchatka as a floating workshop with 32 officers and 1000 men. It notes Orel and Nicolai I battleships with specific tonnage and horsepower, and mentions Admiral Seniavins coast defense ironclad alongside Admiral Quashakoff.
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Alexander III
Borodino
Admiral Nakahimoff
Dmitri Donski
Sissol
Navarin
Nikolai I
Xine
Admirl Muskoff
Seniavineo
Nakhimoff
Sane
Dmitri Donskoi
Vladimir Monomokh
Aurora
Oleg
Izumrud
Tees
Sraas
Almaz
Steve Ooureesaee
Traawe Messin
Kamtse Harks See
Hirteen
Tdestroyers
Iive Transport
Svietlana
Jemtchug
Kamtchatka
Rojestvensky
Irtessin
Orel
Nicolai I
Seniavins
Quashakoff
Peace Talk Rife as Nations See War Near End
Reports from London New York and Paris say Japan's sea victory may force a peace. Washington signaled mediator role while Berlin and Paris papers hail Russia’s naval defeat as endgame with Japan master of the seas and Rosetsvensky's fleet doomed.
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New York
London
Japan
Washington
Berlin
Associated Press
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Santiago
Rojestvensky
Paris
Russia
Togo Victory Outshines Russian Fleet in Sea Battle
Tokyo reports Admiral Togo crushed the Russian squadron with minimal losses to Japan and captured ships and prisoners arriving at Sasebo. Rojestvensky’s fleet scattered toward Vladivostok as mines and submarines are cited as factors. stock markets rallied on the news.
Chilean cruiser Presidente Pinto Founders Off Coast
The Chilean cruiser Presidente Pinto with a crew of 171 is reported to have foundered off the southern coast of Chile near Santiago de Chili. Rescue efforts and details remain limited as authorities confirm the loss.
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Presidente Pinto
Santiago de Chili
Chili
King vetoes Norway consular system law
King Oscar today declined to sign the law creating a separate consular system for Norway. Ministers tendered resignations, but the king refused to accept them.
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Norway
Thristiania
Oscar
Naval losses of czar and mikado in war at sea
A historic tally recounts naval losses on both sides across fifteen months of conflict. It lists ships including Borodino and Dmitri Donskoi, battles and destroyers, torpedo boats, and transports, with engagements at Port Arthur, Korean straits, and Vladivostok as outcomes unfold.
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Mikado
Port Ar
Tt Arthur Mweuleat
Sunmat
Pot Artn
Port Arthur
Kmerean Etrait
Port Arthus
Saison
Sahangha
Sekhalen
Tornado
Chemulpo
Korean
Vladivostok
Russian naval battle details surrender of four vessels
Prisoners report multiple ships sunk including Bardinoe Alexander III Chatuch ships Zemtchug and three others. About 2,000 Russians taken prisoner with Neboratof. Enemies' losses include two battleships coast defense ships cruisers destroyers and a special service ship. Engagement continues as final results await confirmation.
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Vesse
Miyei
Bardinoe
Alexander III
Zemtchug
Neboratof
Tora
Nachimoff
Domitri Donskoi
Svietlunay
Usakoff
Kamtehatka
Trustsku
Vladimir Menomach
Russian Fleet Disaster Sparks Pleas for Peace in Russia
Reports from St. Petersburg say Vice Admiral Rozhestvensky's fleet suffered a devastating defeat with most ships sunk or captured. Emperor in tears, government faces renewed calls for peace and constitutional reforms as liberals push to end the war after losses exceeding 100 million dollars in ships.
Baron Hayashi Foresees Japan Following Russia Into Mongolia
Baron Hayashi states Japan will pursue Russians into Mongolia and asserts Togas victory rivals Nelson in significance. He says Russia cannot be treated as a naval power and that Japan will heed Russians' moves while keeping the war confined to territories Russia occupies.
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Baron Hayashi
Mongolia
London
Russia
Togo Locates Russian Fleet By Wireless Signals
Reports from Seoul quote Daily Mail correspondent that Vice Admiral Togo with most of Japan’s battle fleet moved toward Masampho Korea after wireless signals by scouts between Tsu and Quelpart Island signaled the Russian fleet. Scouts later said Russians would not use the western channel but head up the eastern channel causing surprise. Togo then pushed full speed around the north of Tsu t Island.
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London
Daily Mail
Seoul
Korea
Toro
Ot Masampho
Tsu
Quelpart Islands
Tsu T Island
Powerful Blow for Peace Admiral Dewey Says
Admiral Dewey voiced that Admiral Togo struck a powerful blow for peace and that Russia will likely sue for peace. He praised Japan’s victory through torpedo boats and noted Russia’s fleet would be hard pressed to continue the war at sea. He reviewed maps and dispatches, saying fleet building takes time and forecasting Russia’s outlook. He expected a naval briefing on technical features at the next general board meeting.
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Dewey
Tego
Russia
Togo
Manila
Santiago
General Board of the
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Office of Naval Intelligence
Straits of Korea
Japan
Port Arthur
General Board
Russian Fleet Sunk or Captured in War at Sea
Telegrams report heavy Russian losses as Admiral Rozestvensky is wounded and captured, with multiple ships sunk or captured. Reports place battleships Orel Nichola II and other vessels at Sasebo and Vladivostok, while Japanese forces gain strategic victories and a Kamimura squadron nears Shanghai.
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Orel
Maizura Navy Yard
Nichola II
Seniavin
Apraxine
Sasebo
Shanghai
Kamimura
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Chitose
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Takshiho
Ozawa
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Reuter’s Telegram Company
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