Histoire
This armoured cruiser (bayan-class) was built in 1900 by Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée in La Seyne-sur-Mer.
Notes historiques
In 1904 this vessel struck a mine and was put out of commission. On January 1, 1905 this vessel was captured by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
In 1932 this vessel was sunk as a target.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1900-1904 she was owned by Imperial Russian Navy.
In 1905-1932 she was owned by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
Armement
2 × single 8 in (203 mm) guns
8 × single 6 in (152 mm) guns
20 × single 75 mm (3 in) guns
2 × single 15 in (380 mm) torpedo tubes
Signification du nom
Bayan was named after the bard Boyan. Aso was named after a volcano in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
Reconstructions
Rebuilt in 1917 as a minelayer.
Références
en.wikipedia.org ↗ (website viewed 02/08/2025)
