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[[Image:Russian cruiser Bayan 2.jpg|300px]]<br>The Russian cruiser ''Bayan''
[[Image:Russian cruiser Bayan 2.jpg|300px|thumb|The Russian cruiser ''Bayan'']]


The '''''Bayan'' class''' was the fourth class of [[armored cruiser]]s built for the [[Imperial Russian Navy]]. This class was a considerable advance on previous Russian armored cruisers. These ships were designed as fleet scouts rather than [[commerce raider]]s. The two [[lead ship]]s was built in [[France]] and the second pair were built in Russia.
The '''''Bayan''-class''' was the fourth class of [[armored cruiser]]s built for the [[Imperial Russian Navy]]. This class was a considerable advance on previous Russian armored cruisers. These ships were designed as fleet scouts rather than [[commerce raider]]s. The two [[lead ship]]s was built in [[France]] and the second pair were built in Russia.


The design for the ''Bayan'' class was developed by the MTK ([[Morskoi Tekhnicheskii Komitet]], or Naval Technical Committee), consisting of representatives of the Russian shipbuilding, armaments, and engineering industries, and the contract was given to the [[France|French]] shipyard [[Société Nouvelle des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée|Compagnie des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée à la Seine]] based in [[Toulon]].
The design for the ''Bayan''-class was developed by the MTK ([[Morskoi Tekhnicheskii Komitet]], or Naval Technical Committee), consisting of representatives of the Russian shipbuilding, armaments, and engineering industries, and the contract was given to the [[France|French]] shipyard [[Société Nouvelle des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée|Compagnie des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée à la Seine]] based in [[Toulon]].


The new design was completely different from the three previous types of armored cruisers in Imperial Russian service. The ''Bayan'' had little more than half of the [[displacement]] (7,775 tons) with almost the same firepower and greater speed than her three predecessors.
The new design was completely different from the three previous types of armored cruisers in Imperial Russian service. The ''Bayan'' had little more than half of the [[displacement]] (7,775 tons) with almost the same firepower and greater speed than her three predecessors.
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==General Characteristics==
==General Characteristics==
*Displacement: 7750 tons
*Displacement: 7750 tons
*Length: 449 feet
*Length: 449 [[foot (measurement)|feet]]
*Beam: 57.5 feet
*Beam: 57.5 feet
*Draught: 22 feet
*Draught: 22 feet
*Machinery: 2 shafts, vertical triple expansion steam engines, 26 Belleville coal-fired boilers, 16,500 hp
*Machinery: 2 shafts, vertical triple expansion steam engines, 26 Belleville coal-fired boilers, 16,500 hp
*Speed: 21 [[knot (speed)|knot]]s
*Speed: 21 [[knot (speed)|knot]]s
*Range: 3900 [[nautical mile]]s @ 10 knots
*Range: 3,900 [[nautical mile]]s @ 10 knots
*Armament; 2 - 8 inch, 8 - 6 inch, 20 - 75mm guns, 2 x 18 inch torpedo tubes
*Armament;
**2 x 8 inch,
**8 x 6 inch,
**20 x 75 [[millimetre|mm]] guns,
**2 x 18 inch torpedo tubes
*Armor:
*Armor:
**Bayan (i) - [[Harvey armor]], Belt 200 mm max, turret 150 mm, deck up to 30mm, barbette, 170 mm, casemates 60 mm
**Bayan (i) - [[Harvey armor]], Belt 200 mm max, turret 150 mm, deck up to 30mm, barbette, 170 mm, casemates 60 mm
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==Ships==
==Ships==
*'''[[Russian cruiser Bayan|Bayan (i)]]''' - ( A Bayan is a Bard in Russian) built in France by " [[Société Nouvelle des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée|Compagnie des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée à la Seine]] " - laid down 1899 launched May 1900, commissioned December 1902. Served in the Port Arthur squadron of the [[Russian Pacific Fleet]], She was trapped in the [[Siege of Port Arthur]] and sunk at her moorings by Japanese howitzer shells. Subsequently raised and repaired by the Japanese and served in the [[Imperial Japanese Navy]] as the [[Japanese cruiser Aso|IJN ''Aso'']] decommissioned in 1920 and sunk as target in 1930.
*[[Russian cruiser Bayan|'''''Bayan''''' (i)]] - (A Bayan is a Bard in Russian) built in France by "[[Société Nouvelle des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée|Compagnie des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée à la Seine]]" - laid down 1899 launched May 1900, commissioned December 1902. Served in the Port Arthur squadron of the [[Russian Pacific Fleet]]. She was trapped in the [[Siege of Port Arthur]] and sunk at her moorings by Japanese howitzer shells. Subsequently raised and repaired by the Japanese and served in the [[Imperial Japanese Navy]] as the [[Japanese cruiser Aso|IJN '''''Aso''''']]. Decommissioned in 1920 and sunk as target in 1930.


*'''Admiral Makarov''' - named after Admiral [[Stepan Makarov]] - built in France by "Compagnie des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée à la Seine" - laid down 1905, Launched 25 April 1906, commissioned 1908, Served in the [[Baltic Fleet]] during World War I, took part in the [[battle of Moon Sound]] and the [[Ice Cruise of the Baltic Fleet]]. Scrapped in Germany in 1922.
*'''''Admiral Makarov''''' - named after Admiral [[Stepan Makarov]] - built in France by "Compagnie des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée à la Seine" - laid down 1905, launched 25 April 1906, commissioned 1908. Served in the [[Baltic Fleet]] during World War I, took part in the [[battle of Moon Sound]] and the [[Ice Cruise of the Baltic Fleet]]. Scrapped in Germany in 1922.


*'''Bayan (ii''')- built by the [[Admiralty Yard]] [[St Petersburg]] Laid down 11 June 1905, Launched 2 August 1907, Commissioned 1911, Served in the [[Baltic Fleet]] during World War I, took part in the [[Battle of Moon Sound]] and the [[Ice Cruise of the Baltic Fleet]]. Scrapped in Germany in 1922.
*'''''Bayan''''' (ii) - built by the [[Admiralty Yard]] [[St Petersburg]]. Laid down 11 June 1905, launched 2 August 1907, commissioned 1911, served in the [[Baltic Fleet]] during World War I, took part in the [[Battle of Moon Sound]] and the [[Ice Cruise of the Baltic Fleet]]. Scrapped in Germany in 1922.


*'''Pallada''' - named after the Greek goddess Pallas [[Athena]] - built by the [[Admiralty Yard]] St Petersburg. Laid down 1905, Launched 1906,commissioned 1911, Served in the Baltic Fleet. Torpedoed and sunk with all hands 11 October 1914 by the German submarine '''U-26'''.
*'''''Pallada''''' - named after the Greek goddess Pallas [[Athena]] - built by the [[Admiralty Yard]] St Petersburg. Laid down 1905, launched 1906, commissioned 1911, served in the Baltic Fleet. Torpedoed and sunk with all hands 11 October 1914 by the German submarine ''U-26''.


==References==
==References==
* Stephen McLaughlin, From Ruirik to Ruirik Russia's Armoured Cruisers in Warship 1999-2000. Conway's Maritime Press
* Stephen McLaughlin, ''From Ruirik to Ruirik Russia's Armoured Cruisers in Warship 1999-2000''. Conway's Maritime Press


==External links==
==External links==
* http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/bayan_class.htm - site in English with photographs
* [http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/bayan_class.htm Site in English with photographs]
* http://web.ukonline.co.uk/aj.cashmore/russia/cruisers/bayanii/bayan.html
* [http://web.ukonline.co.uk/aj.cashmore/russia/cruisers/bayanii/bayan.html]


[[Category:Cruiser classes]]
[[Category:Cruiser classes]]

Revision as of 11:16, 17 July 2007

The Russian cruiser Bayan

The Bayan-class was the fourth class of armored cruisers built for the Imperial Russian Navy. This class was a considerable advance on previous Russian armored cruisers. These ships were designed as fleet scouts rather than commerce raiders. The two lead ships was built in France and the second pair were built in Russia.

The design for the Bayan-class was developed by the MTK (Morskoi Tekhnicheskii Komitet, or Naval Technical Committee), consisting of representatives of the Russian shipbuilding, armaments, and engineering industries, and the contract was given to the French shipyard Compagnie des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée à la Seine based in Toulon.

The new design was completely different from the three previous types of armored cruisers in Imperial Russian service. The Bayan had little more than half of the displacement (7,775 tons) with almost the same firepower and greater speed than her three predecessors.

General Characteristics

  • Displacement: 7750 tons
  • Length: 449 feet
  • Beam: 57.5 feet
  • Draught: 22 feet
  • Machinery: 2 shafts, vertical triple expansion steam engines, 26 Belleville coal-fired boilers, 16,500 hp
  • Speed: 21 knots
  • Range: 3,900 nautical miles @ 10 knots
  • Armament;
    • 2 x 8 inch,
    • 8 x 6 inch,
    • 20 x 75 mm guns,
    • 2 x 18 inch torpedo tubes
  • Armor:
    • Bayan (i) - Harvey armor, Belt 200 mm max, turret 150 mm, deck up to 30mm, barbette, 170 mm, casemates 60 mm
    • Other ships - Krupp armor, Belt 175 mm max, turret 132 mm, deck up to 30mm, casemates 60 mm
  • Crew: 573

Ships

  • Pallada - named after the Greek goddess Pallas Athena - built by the Admiralty Yard St Petersburg. Laid down 1905, launched 1906, commissioned 1911, served in the Baltic Fleet. Torpedoed and sunk with all hands 11 October 1914 by the German submarine U-26.

References

  • Stephen McLaughlin, From Ruirik to Ruirik Russia's Armoured Cruisers in Warship 1999-2000. Conway's Maritime Press
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