How the Russian Fleet puts to Sea in Winter. 1914.

For Sale is a Full Page removed from "The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, December 5th, 1914," showing a Drawing by Arthur J. W. Burgess, called "How the Russian Fleet puts to Sea in Winter."

During the winter months, when most of Russia's Baltic posts are ice-bound, the Russian Fleet is able to put to sea led by an ice-breaker.   the famous ice-breaker "Ermack" was built in England by Sir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth and Co. to designs of Admiral Makaroff, of  the Russian Navy.  The ship is peculiarly constructed.  Her bows are shaped so that she is inclined to lift on coming into contact with ice, and by sheer weight forces the ice to break.  This ship is able to clear a passage through ice over 20 feet thick, through which opening other shipd can follow.

Condition is Very Good.