Encyklopedia Okrętów Wojennych - 30: Pancerniki typu Imperatrica Maria

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This book explores the history of four Russian battleships from the Impieratrica Marija Class during the Great War, detailing their service and tragic fates. Construction began in 1911 with assistance from British shipyard John Brown & Company for the Tsar’s Black Sea Fleet. The ships entered service in 1915, primarily engaging the Turkish navy. One chapter focuses on an accident involving Impieratrica Maria and Russia's subsequent attempts to recover the vessel after its sinking. The Encyclopaedia of Warships series highlights notable warships of the 20th century, chronicling their development and service history from initial design to decommissioning or destruction. Each volume details the ship's journey from design and construction to modernizations and refits, presented in a timeline format that emphasizes significant naval battles. Technical descriptions cover hull structure, armament, propulsion systems, and upgrades. The books are richly illustrated with photographs, maps, tables, and large-format plans. Most newer editions are bilingual (Polish/English), while older ones feature English captions for illustrations.