Russian battleship Oslyabya
- Russian battleship Oslyabya
The Oslyabya ( _ru. Ослябя) was a battleship of the sclass|Peresviet|battleship|0. She was named for Rodion Oslyabya, a 14th century monk of the Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra and a hero of Battle of Kulikovo.
The "Oslyabya" was part of the Second Pacific Squadron sent to the Far East, serving as the flagship of Rear-Admiral Baron Felkerzam. She was sunk on 27 May 1904 at the battle of Tsushima, early in the engagement. Of her crew, 515 lost their lives, while 250 were rescued. Felkerzam had died before the battle, and his coffin went down with the ship.
References
* Gibbons, Tony: "The Complete Encyclopedia of Battleships and Battlecruisers"
* Tomitch, V. M., "Warships of the Imperial Russian Navy" (1968) Volumne 1, Battleships
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