Askold + barrels
It was a protected cruiser. Askold had five thin funnels which gave it a unique silhouette for any vessel in the Imperial Russian Navy.
It was a protected cruiser. Askold had five thin funnels which gave it a unique silhouette for any vessel in the Imperial Russian Navy.
The set includes barrels.
Historical information
Askold was a protected cruiser built for the Imperial Russian Navy. It was named after the legendary Varangian Askold. Its thin, narrow hull and maximum speed of 23.8 knots (44.1 km/h) were considered impressive for the time.
Askold had five thin funnels which gave it a unique silhouette for any vessel in the Imperial Russian Navy. This led British sailors to nickname her Packet of Woodbines after the thin cigarettes popular at the time.
However, the five funnels also had a symbolic importance, as it was popularly considered that the number of funnels was indicative of performance, and some navies were known to add extra fake funnels to impress dignitaries in less advanced countries.