GORKIY SHIPYARD 112 GORKIY, USSR (Sanitized)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T05161A001400010008-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 11
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 23, 2003
• Sequence Number: 8
• Publication Date: July 1, 1966
• Content Type: REPORT

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SHIPYARD GORKIY SHIPYARD 112
LOCATION : GORKIY, USSR
GEO COORDS: 56-22N o43-53E
1. Unidentified circular object resting on its transverse axis (diameter
approx 25').
See annotation 15,
2. Ten to fifteen unidentified circular objects resting on their transverse
axes.
Diameters of these objects range from approximately 20 - 30 feet. See
annotation 7,II
3. Probable barge (LOA approx 210').
4. Large float probably being utilized as a fitting-out platform.
5. Unidentified vessel (LOA approx 135').
6. Berthing space previously occupied by a 185 foot unidentified SS.
This submarine could be berthed in the same position (where it was
previously observed oni alongside the 250 foot probable
barge at annotation 7 below. If present, this small submarine could
be obscured from view by the larger vessel due to the obliquity of this
photography. Imagery that could equate to a possible sail is visible
extending slightly above the deck of the probable barge. See annotation
17,
7. Probable barge (LOA approx 250').
See annotation 14,
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8. Floating screens.
These screens are probably being utilized to preclude observation of the
fitting-out area from the river. Although no submarines can be identified
on this monoscopic photography (in this area of the yard), imagery possibly
equating to a bow or stern of a submarine can be seen extending from the
point of the "V" shaped area of the floating screens back approximately
35 feet to a very cluttered area. Imagery definition is very poor in this
cluttered area; however, a very faint line can be discerned extending through
this cluttered area for about 200 feet. This line is plainly visible for
approximately 45 feet between the clutter and the quay. The distance
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9. Probable barge (LOA approx 200').
10. Possible YR/APL (LOA approx 320').
This vessel has a stepped-down bow, stepped-down stern, and a unique
rectangular superstructure, approximately 70 feet long and 25 feet wide
between the two ends of this line is approximate) 280 feet indicat-
ing that the possible "J" Class SSG observed on could possi-
bly still be present.
positioned just forward of amidship. See annotation 10,
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11. Unidentified vessel (LOA approx 395').
Visible topside characteristics include a very flat superstructure amid-
ships, two possible large lifeboats forward, and a stepped-down bow and
stern. See annotation 12,
12. Possible YR/APL (LOA approx 315').
This vessel appears to have a large "box-like" superstructure extending
nearly the whole length of the ship. A stepped-down bow was also noted.
See annotation 11,
13. ZEYA Class YRSN (LOA approx 235').
The unique small superstructure forward, long depressed area amidship,
raised area aft and overall length all equate to recognition character-
istics associated with the ZEYA Class YRSN. See annotation 9,
14. Probable barge (LOA approx 270').
See annotation 8,
a small raised area just forward of amidship. See annotation 6,
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15. Probable SORMOVICH type hovercraft (LOA approx 90'), resting on a large
float.
This hovercraft appears identical to the SORMOVICH hovercraft except for
16. SOVETSKI AZERBAIJAN type Train Ferry (LOA approx 440').
See annotation 5,
dock on 0 See annotation 4,
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17. Two transporter docks (LOA of easternmost dock approx 435', LOA of
westernmost dock approx 460').
The 460 foot dock is now the westernmost dock instead of the 435 foot
18. Transporter dock (LOA approx 440').
This may be the same dock at annotation 3,
end-point was partially obliterated.
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19. Possible hydrofoil (LOA approx 95'), resting on a large rectangular
floating platform.
Identification is based on the possible foil protruding from under the
hull near the stern, the probable vertical fin along the centerline of
the hull near the stern, and the overall hull shape with the rounded bow
having a similar appearance to that of the nose and fuselage of an air-
craft.
20. Probable BUREVESTNIK type hydrofoil (LOA approx 1)-I-0'), resting on a large
rectangular floating platform.
Identification is based on the vertical fin mounted slightly forward of
the pointed stern along with the observation dome just forward of amid-
ship and the overall length. Large rectangular floating platform on which
this craft is placed has a large heavy rectangular post at each corner -
giving this structure the a earance of an incomplete oil drilling plat-
form. See annotation 2,
21. Possible YR/APL (LOA approx 190').
22. Transporter dock (LOA approx 450').
KEY TO FACILITY ANNOTATION ON FIGURE 1
A. Probable two-bay, shop-type building under construction.
Overall dimensions approximately 480 feet by 155 feet. The southernmost
bay appears complete. The northernmost bay appears to lack only a small
section on the eastern end. See annotation A,
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1. Unidentified vessel under construction (LOA approx 330').
See annotation 20,
2. Transporter dock under construction (LOA of completed portion approx 450').
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A. Construction is continuing on this large new building (overall dimensions
approx 1,330 feet by 430 feet).
There is no evidence that the main transverser is being extended to
B. Construction is continuing on the third bay of this new construction
hall (overall dimensions 515 feet by 405 feet)..
The roof appears to be approximately four-fifths complete. See annotat-
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