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The Russian cruiser Novik is sunk by the Japanese cruiser Tschitole
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the pivotal Battle of the Yellow Sea during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904. The Russian cruiser Novik, named after the ancient Slavic god of waters and rain, lies sunken in the depths of the sea following its destruction at the hands of the Japanese cruiser Tschitole. The battle, which took place on August 10, 1904, was a significant turning point in the war, marking the end of the Russian naval presence in the Far East and paving the way for Japan's eventual victory. The Novik, a modern cruiser commissioned in 1897, was part of the Russian Pacific Squadron under the command of Vice-Admiral Zinovy Rozhestvensky. In the early hours of August 10, the Russian fleet, numbering 13 battleships, 3 cruisers, and 11 destroyers, clashed with the Japanese fleet, consisting of 12 battleships, 4 cruisers, and 12 torpedo boats, off the coast of Liaodong Peninsula. The battle was fierce and prolonged, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The Novik, which was engaged in a duel with the Japanese cruiser Kasuga, was hit by several shells, causing significant damage to its hull and engine room. Despite the efforts of the crew to repair the damage, the cruiser eventually sank, taking with it over 500 lives. The sinking of the Novik was a devastating blow to the Russian navy and morale, and it marked the beginning of the end for the Russian forces in the Far East. This photograph, taken from the deck of a Japanese ship, provides a haunting reminder of the human cost of war and the ephemeral nature of military might. The Novik, once a symbol of Russian naval power, now lies silent and forgotten at the bottom of the sea, a poignant testament to the past.
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