Q&A · 2:30:42-2:31:00

What naval role did Russia play in the invasion?

Russia supplied support and personnel but did not take part in the fleet action or receive a share of the captured ships.

Question

Did Russia provide a naval squadron, and did it receive any captured ships?

Short answer

Russia provided support and personnel but did not participate in the naval operation or receive a share of the prizes.

Notes

Russia received no share of the prizes from the Vlieter operation. Its contribution is described in broad terms as personnel and support, without identifying a squadron or particular vessels. Those contributions did not include participation in the operation that secured Story's fleet. Presence in the wider Anglo-Russian invasion therefore needs to be distinguished from participation in the naval surrender.