In 1904, the fleet set sail from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific, a voyage that should have been routine but turned into a comedy of errors:
: Near England, the jumpy Russian sailors mistook British fishing trawlers for Japanese torpedo boats. They opened fire for twenty minutes, sinking a British boat and accidentally hitting two of their own ships. This nearly caused Britain to declare war on Russia. 387_81393exqfqq
If you are looking for inspiration to write your own story, here are some common themes and starting points: In 1904, the fleet set sail from the