London Times, 12 November 1906, p. 5: THE SITUATION IN RUSSIA. /FINANCIAL CONDITIONS. (FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) ST. PETERSBURG, NOV. 11. (Excerpts)Another addition was made to the Russian navy yesterday by the launch of the armoured cruiser Pallada at St. Petersburg.
The first-class cruiser Pallada, launched yesterday, is of 7,887 tons and will have a speed of 21 knots. Her armament will consist of 38 guns, the heaviest of which will be of 8in. calibre, and two torpedo-tubes.
Provided by Stephen McLaughlin