Rurik (ship)

At least three ships of the Imperial Russian Navy have been named Rurik after Rurik, the semi-legendary founder of ancient Russia.

Russian frigate Rurik (1851) - a frigate that served in the Crimean War
Russian cruiser Rurik (1892) - an armoured cruiser sunk at the Battle of Ulsan
Russian cruiser Rurik (1906) - a Russian armoured cruiser built by Vickers

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