1. ZMEYNYY ISLAND DEFENSES 2. PORT OF ODESSA

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• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 5, 2010
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: July 5, 1954
• Content Type: REPORT

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
This Document contains information affecting the Na-
tional Defense of the United States, within the mean-
ing of Title 18, Sections 793 and 794, of the U.S. Code, as
INFORMATION REPORT amended. Its transmission or revelation of its contents
to or receipt by an unauthorized person is prohibited
by law. The reproduction of this form is prohibited.
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COUNTRY USSR (Black Sea)
5 July 1954
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THE SOURCE EVALUATIONS IN THIS REPORT ARE DEFINITIVE.
THE APPRAISAL OF CONTENT IS TENTATIVE.
(FOR KEY SEE REVERSE)
The following is the legend to the sketch of Zmeynyy Island on page 4:
1. Lighthouse and signal station with the characteristics EFF.
1. Zmeynyy Island Defenses
2. Port of Odessa
Radar of unusual size and shape. This radar resembled a large mortar
mounted on a low,massive gun carriage and elevated 45-50 degrees..
The radar was continually in motion. It moved at a uniform speed and
completed one full revolution every 30 seconds. When the mouth of the
"mortar" was turned toward the observer, a large rotating rectangular
frame was clearly visible. (See sketch No. 2 on page 4.) The radar was
situated 20-30 meters south of the lighthouse and could be seen from a
considerable distance. It was painted black or some other dark color.
3. Two naval-type radar apparatuses on tall lattice towers. The towers
were north and south of the lighthouse and were equidistant from it.
4. Two pairs of radio antennas, which apparently were located on the
western side of the island,
no machine gun emplacements on the island,
were artillery emplacements.
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6. About 40 buildings, almost all of which resembled barracks or storehouses.
With the exception of some men who were seen near the lighthouse, no military
personnel were observed.
there were no naval facilities, such as piers, tidal basins, slips, or landing
stages. not exclude the possibility that these facilities were
skilfully camoufla d
All ships in the v c nity o the island were kept under close observation.
The Soviet naval personnel at the signal station watched closely
through binoculars. MIG-type jet aircraft were twice observed in flight over the
island area. No airfield was observed on the island.
on the southern, eastern and western sides of the island
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large ice packs some distance south of
Odessa. The ice was moving in a southwestern direction.
the ship floated free.
Eventual],y,a rough sea broke up the ice,.At 2230 hours
The pilot boarded at 2300 hours. With the help of a
6. Soviet and satellite ships had free access to the port. Every other vessel
had to anchor in the roads and await the pilot, who invariably arrived at
night, even if the berth at which the ship was to moor was unoccupied.earlier.
Ships usually departed from port during the night.
7. There were five electric cranes on the coal pier. Each crane had a capacity
of 10-12 tons. The coal pier was served by two. standard-gauge railroad tracks.
There were water outlets on the pier. The bollards were about 25 meters apart.
Visibility was limited by the many high -piles of coal in the vicinitv.F -
In this harbor there were ships loading coal and mixed
cargo. Above the coal piles,the yardarnfB f the former training vessel DUNAY
we3M visible. This ship apparently was being used a living quarters.
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snowyand the cold Vas
the city of Odessa lay under a deep 25X1
severe. The city presented a desolate appearance. On
the streets military personnel, most of whom were sailors. The 25X1
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fact that many of the sailors were very young led to believe that 25X1
there was probably a naval training school in the area. There was almost no
automobile traffic. In two hours saw three automobiles. The city 25X1
was poorly illuminated. There were no brightly lit shops and no well-stocked
stores. Food and clothing were obviously scarce. did see some cotton 25X1
goods in the store windows, but no jewelry was on
display.
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pair of women's shoes, made of the cheapest 25X1
430 rubles. A meter of printed cotton material
was 90 rubles, and a pack of black-market American cigarettes. 12-14+ rubles.
Food prices were not displayed. the 25X1
.average worker me&e:, a gross salary of 1,000 rubles a month. The dock workers 0 otixl
eagerly accepted offers of food:and'.other necessities when 25X1
they were sure that they were not being watched.by the guards.
Purchases could be made only at the International Club,
with coupons which had been signed by the ship's captain. the English
language Daily Worker and other Communist publications were e only papers
available in the spacious reading room of the Club. There were propaganda
posters and photographs on the walls, pictures of Lenin
and Stalin but no ictures f maleniov or other Soviet leaders. The
ouiets refused to express'.any opinions on the
the CHIATURY type
Dardanelles two 2400 GRT Soviet merchant ships of
were sailing east,loaded with troops. The vessels
carried no armament. They were probably on scheduled passenger runs between
Durres and Odessa.
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SKETCH NQ). 1
Zmeynyy Island , Bearing 250 Degrees
SKETCH NO, 2
Mortar-type Radar on Zmeynyy Island
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