The Japanese captured the port while the squadron was in transit and their destination was changed to Vladivostok. Oryol was badly damaged during the Battle of Tsushima in May 1905 and surrendered to the Japanese, who put her into service under the name of Iwami ().
The Japanese captured the port while the squadron was en route, and their destination was altered to Vladivostok. Oryol suffered significant damage during the Battle of Tsushima in May 1905 and surrendered to the Japanese, who utilized her under the name Iwami.