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Admiral Vladimirsky

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Admiral Vladimirsky in November 2015.
History
Russia
NameAdmiral Vladimirsky (Адмирал Владимирский)
NamesakeLev Vladimirsky
OwnerRussia
Port of registry Russia
BuilderSzczecin Shipyard
Yard number852/3
Laid down1 December 1973
Launched4 April 1974
Christened31 May 1975
IdentificationIMO number6126797
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeResearch vessel
Displacement9,120 tons
Length147.8 m
Beam18.6 m
Draught6.4 m
Speed19.2 knots
Range18,000 mi
Crew170

Admiral Vladimirsky (Russian: Адмирал Владимирский) is a Russian Akademik Krylov-class oceanographic research ship built in 1975.[1][2] It has been described as a secret spy ship in Western media since 2022.[3][4][5] It was named after Admiral Lev Vladimirsky.

References

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  1. ^ ""Admiral Vladimirsky" Continues Exploring Antarctica". Russian Geographical Society. 31 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Expeditionary oceanographic vessels - Project 852". RussianShips.info. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  3. ^ Fastrup, Niels; Quass, Lisbeth; Ledegaard, Frederik Hugo (19 April 2023). "Russiske spionskibe forbereder mulig sabotage mod havvindmøller, gasrør og strømkabler i Danmark og Norden". DR (in Danish).
  4. ^ Corera, Gordon (19 April 2023). "Ukraine war: The Russian ships accused of North Sea sabotage". BBC.
  5. ^ Ahlskog Hou, Li-Lian; Goodwin, Allegra; Chernova, Anna; Cotovio, Vasco (April 19, 2023). "Fleet of Russian Spy Ships Has Been Gathering Intelligence in Nordic Waters, Investigation Finds". CNN. Retrieved April 19, 2023.

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