However, the Russian naval department was much more concerned about the strengthening of the fleet of Russia’s old and main rival on the seas, Great Britain, than the increase in the Prussian fleet. successful opposition to which was unthinkable without the presence of armored ships capable of long voyages. However, the armored ships of the Russian fleet that had already been built by that time, according to their tactical and technical data, could only be used for the defense of the Baltic coast of Russia and, first of all, Kronstadt. Among the eight ships, the construction of which was supposed to be in accordance with the projects, there were two battery battleships according to the project “C” is 265 lbs long. 45 ft wide, with a recess amidships 18 ft 3 in. with a displacement of 2563 combat tons with a 450 l engine. With. and one lifting screw. These battleships, by their size, machine power and size of the mast, were supposed to be ships capable of... like the English spar ironclads. to ocean voyages and stationary service in foreign seas. It was they who later received the names “Minin” and “Prince Pozharsky”.