In the Battle of the Torres Strait, the main ship of the Second Fleet of the Far East of the Tsarist Russian Empire was suddenly attacked by the Chinese Navy submarine fleet. 1 Because there was no anti-submarine combat experience, it lost eleven main battleships and two cruisers in an instant. The battleships were only left with the flagship Nicholas I of the Second Fleet, and the three battleships of the cruiser squadron, Avleel, Dmitry, and more than a dozen gunboats. The transport supply ships were trapped in a wide water area in the middle of the strait.

"Ding bee!Ding bee!"

In the submarine Luyu, the sender is urgently sending a report to the Pacific Fleet flagship Dengyun to report the results of the ambush in the Strait.[]

"The submarine fleet raided Lou Gong, and the Russian main fleet has been severely damaged." The staff officer of the Dengyun Bridge hurriedly told the fleet commander Lin Jianzhang with a telegram.

Lin Jianzhang was immediately overjoyed when he heard this and hurriedly ordered the entire fleet to continue searching and advancing towards the exit of the Coral Sea of ​​the Strait.

At 2:00 p.m., the Sixth Team Sea Vacuum discovered several black smoke pillars in the northwest and immediately informed the fleet command.

At 2:17, the second team of the Pacific Fleet Jianwei and Xuanwei put down two J-C

and quickly take off towards the sea area marked by intelligence.

At 2:55, the reconnaissance plane discovered the Russian Far East Fleet Armored Cruiser Fleet, a total of six large Admiral-class armored cruisers and four old cruisers, as well as three torpedo boats to destroy gunboats.

The reconnaissance plane sent Morse telegram code to the Seafar through electric light signals, informing the number, model, and location of the Russian fleet.

Soon, the main force of the Pacific Fleet advanced northeastward and launched a combat attack formation.

At 3:40, the Sea-Shield discovered the Russian fleet from the sea, and the Sixth Corps immediately entered a state of combat.

"Combat alarm, superior notice!" "Left rudder 15, combat speed!" A series of orders were issued, and the four warships of the Sixth War Team turned to the periphery of the Russian fleet, looking for equal enemy ships to fight. The four ships of the Sea, Haibin, Ocean, and Haigu are 5,000-ton light armored cruisers, which do not have the ability to fight against the 10,000-ton heavy armored cruisers of the third tier of Russia. Therefore, the Sixth War Team was ready to attack the four cruisers and several torpedo destroyers of the second squad of the Russian cruiser squadron, and first clear the small enemy ships on the periphery.

Half of the cruiser squadron of the Russian fleet was trapped in the strait. There were only four old cruisers fighting for the forwards in the Coral Sea, with a tonnage of less than 3,000 tons and the fastest speed. The firepower was still the old semi-armored turret type. The bow was double-mounted 210 mm 35 times main gun, and a stern. There was a 152 mm secondary gun on each side and four 57 mm rapid-fire guns.

The four Haiqi-class armored cruisers of the Sixth Corps of the Imperial Empire Navy are all the most advanced cruisers at present, with tonnage of 4,600 tons, speed of 25 knots, all rapid firepower, and 4-door dual-equipment 45

Double-stretch 203mm main gun, 10 single-mounted 45x extension 119mm secondary gun, 12 50x extension 47mm rapid-fire guns, and 4 55x extension 37mm machine guns.

By comparing the two phases and one comparison, the Sixth Team has an overwhelming advantage.

At 4:15, when both sides approached 8,200 meters, the flagship of the Russian cruiser's second team, the flagship of the Russian cruiser, was extremely panicked and fired first. Then the other three cruisers, Diamond, Pearl and Emerald, also opened fire with the flagship.

"Dongdongdongdongdongdong!" The four Russian ships concentrated twelve 210mm main guns and four 152mm secondary guns on the starboard side, firing at the Chinese warships approaching in the distance.

Perhaps because of the tension, the Russian army has installed more launching medicines and is still using black gunpowder and cotton gunpowder to mix fire medicines, causing the black smoke from the muzzle to be spit out. The long-term lack of live ammunition shooting, and the long sailing has made the cannon lack maintenance. The barrel of the cannon seems to be rusted. When the cannon is out of the bore, a large piece of fire is emitted, and Venus shines. The inadequately burned gunpowder is ignited from the muzzle, forming a large ball of flame.

The shells slid into the sunken sky, forming parabolas of different heights, and flew towards the Chinese naval warships eight thousand meters away.

Because of the distance too far, the longest time of the shells is more than five seconds.

The officers and soldiers of the sixth team looked at the shells coming from the sky, their faces were full of indifferentness and calm as usual. Because it would be strange if they could hit them at such a long distance?

Even the well-trained naval officers and soldiers of the Chinese Empire can only hit the target at a distance of about 6,000 meters. This is because of long-term live-fire shooting training and the assistance of advanced fire control observation and aiming equipment leading the world, the Russian Navy can achieve this result. The live-fire training time of the Russian Navy is less than one-fifty-tenth of the Chinese Navy, and there is no advanced fire control observation and aiming equipment. It would be nice that they can hit the target accurately at a distance of 3,000 meters.

"Bang bang bang bang!" One after another, violent explosions raised huge water columns in the distant waters around the warship. The smallest one was three or four meters high, and the largest water column was more than ten meters above the sea, which was very spectacular.

However, the Russian fleet was obviously afraid of his mentality and opened fire so far. At the same time, it attacked a target with a maximum caliber of only 210 mm. The shell with a maximum caliber is too far from the predetermined trajectory, so the blasting point is scattered on the sea surface of a few kilometers, which is in danger for the Chinese Empire Navy.

The sixth Warships maneuvered quickly and used their speed advantage to approach the Russian fleet. At this time, the Russian large armored cruiser fleet also returned and reinforced, trying to protect.

However, the six-month voyage caused the Russian ship to plummet. The speed of ordinary cruisers increased from 24

The festival dropped to around 19 knots, and the large armored cruiser dropped from around 21 knots to around 17 knots. Compared with the opponent's 25 knots highway, it was quickly thrown away.

After several maneuvers of the sixth warships, the four cruisers of the sixth warships circled the dead corners of the artillery bombardment of the Russian large warships and continued to approach the Russian cruiser team. While approaching the Russian ships, the main guns of each ship of the sixth battle carried out a single fire test, with the intention of constantly correcting the ballistic and bounce points, preparing for the firepower volley at 4:35, and the sixth warships approached 6,000 meters.

"The left rudder is full, and the starboard cannon is ready!"

With a command, the Sea Vacuum made a quick turn and seized the T-head horizontal position of the Russian cruiser fleet with high speed.

"The rudder is full, the starboard artillery is ready!"

"fire!"

With a command, the Haishi, which entered the T-head shooting position, took the lead in firing the gun. Four double-equipped 45 times extended 203mm main guns and five single-equipped 45 times extended 119mm deputy guns fired, and carried out the first fire volley on the Russian ship Guangming.

"Bang bang bang bang!"

Rows of huge water columns suddenly rose on the sea less than 100 meters away from the Russian ship Guangming. Compared with the Russian ship's shells, the Chinese Navy's Hei Sojin-charged shells are more powerful. The water column is as high as dozens of meters, and the lowest 119 mm shells also cause huge waves of more than ten meters.

Immediately afterwards, the three ships of Haiyan, Haigu followed the flagship and turned left urgently, entered the horizontal position of the T-head shooting, quickly mobilized the starboard firepower, and opened fire violently at the Russian ship Guangming.

The sound of cannons roared, and the sea blasted like rain, and the sea suddenly became boiling.

"Calibrate elements, add two directions, add one elevation angle, and distance of 5850 meters."

“Calibration is complete!”

"Prepare to release!"

The well-trained Chinese Empire naval officers and soldiers quickly corrected the ballistic elements by quickly adjusting the distribution of bullet points. In less than a minute, the second fire volley fire started again.

"Dongdongdongdongdongdong!"

The Sea-Devouring fired violently again, and the shells roared at the enemy ship.

"Bang bang bang bang!"

Several shells hit the Guangming, and the violent explosion immediately caused heavy casualties on the Russian army on the Guangming ship. Because the Guangming's artillery was turret-type and had no turret protective armor, once it was hit, the casualties were extremely heavy.

The shells charged with Hei Sojin exploded with a fierce impact

The bodies of the nearby Russian soldiers were instantly torn to pieces, and blood mist splattered in the air. Then the high temperature air turned into a blood-red smear, mixed with the explosion flames, adding a hint of charm.

Soon, shells from the three ships of Haibin, Haiyang and Haigu also roared, and a large number of shells poured down. The Guangming was immediately severely damaged, and the hull fire spread, causing heavy casualties.

At 4:40, two 203mm shells hit the port side waterline belt of the Guangming at the same time. Only 508mm of armor was instantly penetrated, and in an instant it was torn into two holes more than a half meter wide. The sea water quickly poured in and the hull tilted rapidly.

Five minutes later, the Light lost its combat effectiveness due to the fire burning the ship. At the same time, the hull was seriously tilted left and was about to sink.

At this time, the four warships of the Sixth Team had given up attacking the Light and instead attacked the Diamond behind her.

After ten minutes of resistance, the hull caught fire and suffered heavy casualties.

At 4:55, the Diamond took the banner of its ship's heavy damage to exit the battle sequence, but turned around and left the battle.

Then, the Pearl and Emerald fled without fighting.

The Russian third-tier flagship rushing to help from afar

oAfter the Bedonosez, commander Major General Nebaugatov was so angry that he cursed, swearing to shoot several Russian captains who had escaped.

Because the speed was too slow, Nebaugatov led his squadron to catch up with the Sixth Team of the Pacific Fleet. He bombarded the enemy from a long distance and could hardly hit the opponent. He could only stare at him.

At this time, the main force of the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Empire had arrived. Lin Jianzhang ordered the first team of the battleship and the third team of the heavy armored cruiser to launch a restraining attack from the left wing, and the second team of the battleship and the fourth team of the heavy armored cruiser to detour from the right wing to the Russian ship. The fifth team rushed to support the sixth team and strive to eliminate the Russian cruiser squadron first.

At the same time, the First Destroyer Hunting Team and the Second Destroyer Hunting Team quickly entered the Torres Strait, using shallow draught and thick smoke as cover, waiting for an opportunity to raid the remaining Russian ships inside, and respond to the submarine fleet to leave the battlefield.

The Third Destroyer Hunter is responsible for attacking and driving away the Russian naval torpedo boat destroyers on the periphery, and covering the main fleet with annihilation of the armored cruiser fleet.

"What a huge fleet!"

Major General Nebaugatov looked at the main fleet of the Chinese Empire Navy that was approaching his side, and was very confused. He was still self-aware. With the six large armored cruisers in his hand, he was not a match for the Chinese Empire Navy at all. Especially the nine main battleships of the Chinese Empire Navy, he was an invincible existence in front of him.

The main fleet of the Chinese Empire naval forces arrived from both left and right directions with overwhelming advantage.

With its rough skin and thick flesh, the battleship resisted Russian artillery fire. The powerful 305mm main gun was trembling with every gun that hit the Russian Navy.

This battle cannot be fought at all. Nebaugatov's only idea is to run out to count as many ships.

"Order each ship to break through separately!"

With the order of Nebaugatov, six Russian ships broke through in different directions.

"Dongdongdongdongdongdong!"

The main guns of nine battleships of the First and Second Teams of the Chinese Empire Navy opened fire, and the deafening sound of cannons sounded loudly. A round of shells fell around the Russian ship, and huge waves of hundreds of meters high suddenly burst into fire. In an instant, the sea water boiled and mist and rain filled.

Such a huge attack power made the officers and soldiers on the Russian ship frightened. When they learned that the main fleet was ambushed and completely wiped out, they had no confidence to continue fighting. At this time, they found that they were surrounded by the main fleet of the Chinese Empire Navy. The huge battleship artillery fire suddenly collapsed the last line of defense in their hearts.

At 5:17, the Russian ship Admiral Teminsk tried to break through and was intercepted by the third Pacific Fleet, and immediately fired a white flag and stopped the ship and surrendered.

At the same time, the Russian ship Admiral Apraksin was violently bombarded by the Second Team of the Pacific Fleet. The ship was hit by a 305mm giant shell and penetrated the coal cabin. The reserved coal was instantly lit at high temperature, causing a big fire. The fire was isolated from the passage between the boiler cabin and the coal cabin and was difficult to control. The thick smoke made the people inside unable to put out the fire, so they had to open the water valve like the boiler cabin to fill water to prevent the fire from burning into the boiler cabin and causing an explosion. However, the warship quickly turned off the fire and had to shoot a white flag to surrender.

At 5:23, the flagship commanded by Nebaugatov

o The Bedonosez was besieged by five battleships of the Pacific Fleet's First Team. Both sides had the same speed, but the firepower and armor were much different. The Russian ships fired many shells on the Russian ships, but the thick skin of the Pacific Fleet easily blocked the shells. Conversely, the 305mm shells fired by the First Team easily tore apart.

o The armor protection of the Bedonosez caused huge damage to the hull and a large number of casualties.

In front of the battleship, Nebaugatov's armored cruiser was no match for it.

At 5:27,

o The commander tower of the Bedonosez was concentrated by the main gun at the stern rear of the Cirrus. The 400-kilogram shell instantly penetrated the commander tower with only 180 mm protection. The entire commander tower was instantly blown into several pieces. Seventeen Russian fleet officers, including Major General Nebaugatov, were all killed, and even the bones were turned into dust.

o The Bedonosez lost command, and the frightened Russian officers and soldiers immediately raised the white flag to surrender. Unfortunately, the Imperial Chinese Navy on the opposite side saw it too late. The third round of firepower volleys were shot, and five 305mm shells were hit at the same time.

o The Bedonosez, one of which was a deadly xing piercing shot, shot through the ammunition depot.

A bolt from the blue,

oThe Battleship Bedonosez was instantly bombed into two pieces, and the series of deaths exploded one after another. The Russian soldiers on it were even unable to jump into the sea and were hit by the explosion.

o The fragile body in the air was torn apart, and the broken limbs and arms fell onto the sea hundreds of meters away.

The death lasted for three minutes until

oThe Bedonosez is all like the sea of ​​arrows, and you can still see the huge waves on the sea.

After the flagship of the Russian fleet was sunk magnificently, the remaining Russian ships found that they had no chance to escape, and the last glimmer of hope was shattered and surrendered one after another.
To be continued...