The Russian armored cruiser RURIK was ordered in 1905 to replace the heavy losses incurrent in the recent war with Japan. Launched in 1906, she was the last major warship to be constructed abroad. Built by Vickers, she displaced 15,190 tons and carried 20 - 4.7 inch, Eight 8 Inch and Four 10 Inch Guns. Her magazines were fitted with rapid flooding equipment and drenching sprays; a feature unique to the Russian navy. Rurik was brokwn up in 1923.
