Rurik (ship)

Rurik (ship)

At least three ships of the Imperial Russian Navy have been named "Rurik" after
Rurik, the semi-legendary founder of ancient Russia.

* "Rurik" (1851) - frigate served in the Crimean War
* "Rurik" (1892) - armoured cruiser sunk at the Battle of Ulsan
* "Rurik" (1906) - Russian armoured cruiser built by Vickers


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