no.843

Rurik Russian Armoured Cruiser L 1908

c. 1909

Portrait view of the Russian armoured cruiser Rurik launched 17 November 1906 pictured in an advanced stage of outfit but in this photograph in 1908 the main guns are not fitted. There had been structural problems during firing trials. The bridge to the gun shop and heavy shipyard cranes can be seen in the background. Shipyard workers are on the aft wooden deck