Sovetsky Soyuz Sovetsky Soyuz-class battleship
german reconnaissance picture of sovetsky soyuz taken in june 1942
sovetsky soyuz (russian: Советский Союз—soviet union) formally laid down 15 july 1938 in shipyard nr. 189 (ordzhonikidze) in leningrad, although evidence suggests construction began in january 1939 after slipway completed, necessary cranes in place, , working drawings had been completed. when war began estimated 21.19% complete, 15,818 metric tons (15,568 long tons) of steel assembled on slip. lightly damaged german air attacks , bombardments, and, material had been used during siege of leningrad, estimated 19.5% complete after end of war. thought given completing her, opposed regarded obsolete in light of experience gained during war. stalin s expressed desire see 1 of project 23-class ships completed delayed decision scrap her; ordered on 29 may 1948 , underway april 1949.
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