The Russian cruiser Askold, nicknamed the 'Packet of Woodbines' (cigarettes) on account of the ...

Accession Number C02176
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Maker Unknown
Date made c 1915
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

The Russian cruiser Askold, nicknamed the 'Packet of Woodbines' (cigarettes) on account of the appearance of her five funnels (and possibly also because of the amount of smoke they belched).

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