PORT OF ZHDANOV AND INSTALLATIONS IN THE KERCH STRAIT

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February 28, 1957
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Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 ON MRAZ%UOO G3C pOG3~ Dl~~oaG~Q 10? G?3C p?1 1T CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY This material contains information affecting the National Defense of the United States within the meaning of the Espionage Laws, Title 18, U.S.C. Secs. 793 and 794, the transmission or revelation of which in any manner to an unauthorized person is prohibited by law. COUNTRY USSR (Ukrainian SSR) SUBJECT Port of Zhdanov and Installations in the Kerch Strait DATE DISTR. 28 . February 1957 DATE OF INFO. PLACE & i DATE ACQ. reports on the port of Zhdanov and installations in the Attachments:' 1, A three-page report with a'sketch of the facilities of the -port of Zhdanov, and mention of shipyards at Kamysh-Burun, in this report. 2. A three-page report-of port facilities and installations at Zhdanov, and mention of a harbo&and chemical plant at Kamysh-Burun; two sketches of the port of Zhdanov and one of Kamysh-Burun are included 3. Two pages of information on the Kamysh-Burun area'and ship sightings minesweepers torpedo boats were observed the Sea of Azov, CES l 6G (COPY class cruiser south of Feodosi a? one vessel sighted was a SVERD /-\Fbur'pages of information on the port of Zhdanov, facilities in the port, and shi si tins in the Kerch Strait, including sighting of 5. A five-page report, with a sketch of the Kerch Strait, which gives various information on ports navigation, and military objects in the- Kerch Strait, including observation of artillery.,-fuel storage tanks, searchlights, ferryboats, possible radar antennas, and vessels in the Kamysh-Burun area had HI(i SIEVE-type antennas, Kerch and descriptions of other objects observed. 6, Supplement to Attachment No. -5, with sketch of cranes observed at IS.-E-C-RE-T 0 NFIDQ AC00-M aEpoaT 0 K * AACT ga l a9pDQCT Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 r 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 L~lO i~ "'TIOU FULL TI:J SU3JLCTs The fort of n U L lHp AUTO( I. ORC4NJIZhTIOb: (See attached drawin_,).- A. A mole for loading coal. This mole is equip:.-)e6 with four cranes, one of which is a small one of ap)aro .. 3 tons in hoisting, Hower. B. A mole. Large quantities of rid- iron were observed on this mole. C. The mole of a SILO. D. Position of a ship,ard. It is not known it this shipyard is functioning or if it is still in the process of being built. The iron-Learn skeleton of a Lu:ilding was seen there. The Iimmering of wel in;_; work could he seen at iiights. E. The main entrance to the harbor. F. A secondary entrance to the harbor. G. A protective breakwater. Stones were seen placed on this oreaktiwater. floating, towed steam-driven hammer was observed working along the bank between moles A and B. This was olacin appro:n_. 20 meter long, concrete oebs. H. fogs 30 S 45 cIn1 thick and 20 meters ,Onr;, Lmilar to t`i s3 bei;l`, 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 .s 1 ry-T~r 25X1 already placed and those to be placed, were observed laying read,; 'or use Mop- the entire breakwater. The purpose of placin; these !)ens on :oth sides of breakwaters and moles, is to protect same from corrosion and faults caused by the muddy botto ,i. II. i :JS Or' 14VIGATIOA: The follow-AIM means of navigation were observed in the harbor: 3. h floating dry-dock. An approx. 2,>00 ton vessel was launched from this d.;-doc% The area where this dry-dock was, was "locked by buoys. 14. A "'1 :~a 0 type dredger, -v orkin_. ,pother ~u4,00r&NO type dredger; it' was observed that this, too, was wo rking, . Two more type dredgers Y:-ere observed :-corking at the main entrance to the harbor, in addition to the above tv."o dredgers. III. ai1 TYPES GI, C,~H,30 LiHIP S: Soviet ships of the following types: a) Diesel-engined, iron vessels of aporox. 2,000 tons in capacit',. The bridge, the engine room and the compartments of these ships were in the stern. The a ove shins are divided into three holds. ;~;acl. hold doses with two covers that are lifted uc by the winches of the ship, .-hen 1sadin-T or unloading is to take place. ,!.ere are two poles in the space on the deck, Letween -,l'ie holds. Each Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 pole sup-pports two winches (derricks) serving, the Molds on both sides. The low of these ships is straight anc leans forward, while the stern is 0( balanced). The elates of the vessel are welded together. Only the points where fire plates touch the timbers show nailings. The speed of these si.ios A,-;as observed to be, when these are laden, about 3 miles ?.t_. x,000-;,BOG ton steam-driven vessels Wade of iron, with the engine room in the stern and the bridge in ap-nroxi:~,ately the middle of the vessel. T" -,e rest of the features are similar to the ones giscribed above. forty (40) ships in all of both t.yrpes. 25X1 the -it-: is about )40 minutes otree ar from the :arbor. The lama es caused. ;-ombin`_ and blowings-uo during World War II, are still evident. .. e cit;. is being wilt on a new plan enc file buildings bear signs shoirin" the year (19)49-19'5h) same built. 1. factor- was seen in the southern part cf the city. This had about t _irty smoke-stacks, probably made of iron arid: not large in diameter. this is a 25X1 foundry. .re is transported to this L'actorv by ships directly from POTI. new, large factory was o`'-served being uilt further south. This had i:.unz, c.oi:.e-stacl:s. V. citl.i, v S1.1- .L C 1S:::RVLa): A, nine-swee3er/ was observed at the entrance to h J C? Strait. Two more r_~_ic-s.veeoersl I were later on observed in 25X1 the strait. These were en` ged in mine-s;aeepin:; with "duckl_r,gs". Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 -14- -our small- torpedo loats were seen in the same area and near the elit to tie 4zov Sea. Lach one '.ore t-;-c tcrjoc'o tvIes. VI. 17, ' LA~ ti 2,000-2,500 ton vessel ;eras ohservec 0:1 ,,i.e land in the southern Hart of to .ari or ti!e 25X1 ac eve ship was eit-;er on a iloatin~ dry--dock or on a sliding hoard. 'Iwo cranes were seen there near the ship. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 p". 7 M orr?5 ZH D A N O'/ Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 o r1~a VBZ-. IiIM.-"TION BULLETIN SUBJECTS The I:O.iISH BURUII3KI area. 1. ORC NIZATION: (See Attached Drawing).- A. Position of a protective breakwater. Small vessels were observed on the inner side of this breakwater. Tree cranes of 15 tons in hoist'ut pov,er, were there on the mole of this small harbor. i. Area where two factories with 3-4 smoke-stacks each, were observed. It is not known what these factories produce. C. Position of two larGe portal cranes, uses. to load ore on railroad care. These railroad cars then take the ore to a little harbor, where it is leaced on vessels bound for LARIUPOL. S T . a ferry-boat, 25X1 Navin two funnels on the stern auu a square bridge inithe space between the two funnels. This was about 100 meters long and more than`15 meters wide. This was transporting railroad cars. sL UL'iA 1.. IN.40 JaTIONs the above ferry-boat makes trips between points 25X1 D and DI (see attached drawing) Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 2 The above points, D and D', have been properly arranged for the ferry- III. WAR VESSiIIS OBSraRVBD: following rough outline s in capacity, that were doing spiral maneuvers. These were of the another Soviet war ship was observed south of THEODOSIQ. This was about 15-20,000 tons 4-5) Soviet destroyers of approx. 2,000 tons and was engaged in performing spiral excercises (sharp turns) at a great speed. war vessel resembled the SVEHLLOV type.- this 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 P,ACRRM ! I \ 25X1 AT i # kWoW/S,N - BL. PLNSA'/ Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 Z,Id N SUBJECT: KAMISK BURUNSKI - 4&R-PJP93r 25X1 "25X1 THREE DRAWINGS ARE SUBMITTED. GENERAL INFORM&TION I. KAMISK BURUNSKI a small harbor has been-,built at this position.25X1 Small ships were seen in this small harbor, while three cranes of approx. 15 tons in hoisting power were there on the mole.- B. Area where two factories were seen, each one having 3-! smoke-stacks. 25X1 the odor of chemical 'gases.- C. Position of two large portal.cranes; used for the loading of ore on railroad cars that take the ore to a little harbor. The'ore is then loaded on ships bound for MARIUPOL.- a ferry-boat ,-that was 100 meters long and more than 15 meters wide. This was carrying railroad cars. The passengers on board were'seated towards the sides of the vessel. The above ferry-boat had two-,,funnels stern- wards - one on each side - and a square bridge built between the two funnels, the above ferry-boat makes trips between little harbors seen at points D andD-. (see drawing).- Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 25X1 25X1 J Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 The above two small harbors consist externally of two breakwaters 25X1 (moles) each one of which is about 300 meters long. Internally, these consist of two small jetties built of poles, in which the ferry-boat enters. The opening between the two inner jetties, is exactly the breadth of the ferry-boat.- observed 4-5 Soviet war vessels of approx. 2,000 tons in capacity each, performing spiral manoeuvres. IA rough drawing 25X1 of the above vessels is given herebelow. Details are not available on account of the great distance of observation.- observed another Soviet war vessel south of THEODOSIA. This was about 15-20,000 tons in capacity spiral exceroises (sharp turns) at a great speed. the above vessel resembled the SVERDLOV type vessels.- 25X1 II. iARIUPOL The floating warehouses were not in the harbor. At any rate not floating repair shops for they had no funnel, but floating square ]that bore a wooden structure that covered practically the 25X1 entire surface (deck) of the vessels.- Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 -3- E. A quite large floating dry-dock was observed at this position. The area where this dry-dock is, is blocked by buoys.- small factory being to the right of the floating dry-dock. This looked rather like a small ship-yard.- A factory with about 30 smoke-stacks was observed 25X1 in the southern part of the city of PMARIUPOL. It is most probable that the smoke-stacks which were not large in diameter, were made of iron. this was a foundry. Ore is taken to 25X1 this factory by ships directly from POTI. Another factory with many smoke-stacks was observed being under construction further south.- observed small iron vessels of 1,000-2,000 tons in 25X1 capacity, having the bridge in the middle of the deck or on the stern. A number of these vessels were Diesel-engined, while the rest were steam-driven.- The above vessels are divided into 3 or 4 holds, each one of which closes with two sliding covers.- The bow of these ships was shaped like a cleaver, while the stern was elleptic.- Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 k 1M/SK - Bl/PL. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 S E C R E T 1. ORGANIZATION (See Attached Drawing).- 1. Main entrance to the harbor.- 2. A jetty consisting of a double line of round wooden poles (a-b). It is possible for a warf to'be built in the between. A sunken iron lighter, part of which protruded through the surface of the sea, was sighted near point b.- 3. Another jetty (b-c) made of cement It was evident that 25X1 this had been built recently, as the mold boards on both sides had not yet been removed. Its width ranged between 1,20 and 1,50 meters.- Old iron pieces of wrecked vessels.were sighted at.the angle of the jetty in question (point d).- b. A secondary entrance to the harbor, used by small vessels. Its depth rather small.- 5. Position where a line. of poles was sighted.- 6. A sunken iron vessel protruding through the surface of the sea.- 7-7a. Two sunken barges protruding through the sea. these are floating workshops-warehouses.- 25X1 8. A narrow, built breakwater.- 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 ,A-T'T #- / 9. Various buildings. These seemed as if they had been abandoned. Two of these consisted of only the skeleton. It is possible that these are former small shipyards not used at present.- 10. A mole, on which old iron pieces were sighted. A wire fence resembling a blocking, extended-from the end of the mole towards the shore across.- 11. A mole in front of a SILO.- A railroad station is there in the rear, between moles 10 and 11.- 12. A mole, on which piles of coal (dust) were sighted. Three cranes were there on each end of this mole. It is possible that there were four cranes on the northern end.- 13. A building housing the pilot service and the INFLOT.- 14. Parts of cranes (bases, etc.) painted in minium, probably being 15. A large, four-story building used as Sanatorium. this building is being used by people on 25X1 vacation.- 16. A mole containing; a) five cranes equipped with folding jibs. These are 5 - 15 tons in hoisting power and are used for loading vessels. b) two cranes equipped with folding jibs, These are used to unload coal from railroad cars nearby, to load it on vessels.- 17. A mole equipped with three electric cranes of approx. 15 tons in hoisting power, travelling on iron tracks. The bases of these cranes were very wide, their width - about 10 meters - being equal to the width of the mole. Three railroad tracks go under these cranes.- Loading of vessels at this mole, is done by special wagons of about 10 tons in capacity. The wagons, detached from their wheels, are lifted by the cranes and are moved to a point over the holds of the ship, where they open up and empty their content.- 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 18. Position where large groups of factories with many smokestacks, were sighted. Groups of 4-5 smokestacks being near each other, were sighted at certain points.- 24. Four (4) fanals, being within the harbor area.- II. MEANS OF NAVIGATION.- The following means of navigation were observed within the harbor.- 19. Four large tug-boats.- 20. Two small tankers. These were tied down by their stern and were empty.- 21. A MAGGANO type dredger, working.- 22. Two more MAGGANO type dredgers, not working. One of these was towed to work at position No. 5.- 25X1 23. A floating concrete dry-dock that can take vessels of up to about 1,200 tons.- Shipyards were sighted at KAMISH BURUNSKI, equipped with many cranes. It was not possible to determine 25X1 the exact number of sli dingrds and if there were any vessels on odor of chemicals, possibly coming from a nearby plant manufacturing chemical products, fertilizers, etc.- The depth of the Kerch Strait is 23 feet.- Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 25X1 M1 !0 aYYs?8 41 MIl p ? S~ ~~OP 4. fined e r-~ i .1 Ih!!! o ~ B ,m !5 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 Pont o MfR(UP0L I 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 t,'f SECRET SUBJECT : Port KERCH and KAPMISH BURU NSKI Area I. ORGANIZATION (See attached drawing).- CRANES KAJQISH BURUNSKI AREA A. A little harbor with two or three cranes was sighted. PORT KERCH AREA The harbor has 21 cranes of about 10 tons in hoisting power each. These, due to their great height, could be seen over the buildings in front of them. Four enormous cranes of a shape never seen before, were sighted near the harbor of KERCH. These stood on a line extending from the sea toward the interior. the length of the main jib of each crane, was about 100 meters. FUEL TANKS B. Six large fuel tanks painted in aluminum, were sighted along the shore. Each one was surrounded by a square stone wall. II. GENERAL INFOI?NATION FACTORIES N. Two one-story, tile-covered buildings which, Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 -2- like warehouses more than anything else, as no/ any workers moving around outside the buildings. I-K. Area in which a large factory was sighted. This had a large and very . tall smoke-stack. ,r7- 44-6- no smoke-stacks, the above factory is a foundry equipped with a blast furnace to melt all kinds of ore and make sheet iron for the ships. Two large buildings with three smoke-stacks, were also sighted in this same area. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 -3- III. :SANS OF NAVIGATION Sea communications Two brand-new ferry-boats are used to take passengers from YENIKALE to CNUSNY,A (points 11 - N). These are about 80-85 meters long and are painted white. Another ferry-boat was sighted, docked in the area of CNUSNKA (point N). This was a very broad one and its length was equal to that of 3-4 large railroad cars. Two trains (?) placed in parallel line with each other, were there on it. IV. SHIPYARDS a shipyard 25X1 is there in the area between point K and the harbor. V. COAST DEFENCE Protection of the Shores Army guards were sighted in the entire area from point C (Cape T3URNU) to YENIKALE (point D). These wore khaki uniforms, they were not armed and they were placed at about 150 meters' distance from each other. A -fox-hole was there near each guard. Coast artillery Two guns were sighted near the guard at YE.NIKALE. These were quite large in size, 8-10 inches in nuzzle diameter. Only part of their berrel was visible. Search-light A long range search-light was sighted in the YENIKALE area. Possible poisition of a Radar An apparatus resembling a Radar antenna was sighted in the same area.(YENI- KALE). A sketch of. it is given herebelow: 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 -4- a. Antennas. Each was 2/3 the height of the base. b. lain antenna, shaped. like a cone. Their height was z to c. Solid iron base, painted in lead, less than 100 meters in height. Restricted area With regard to area from point B to point T1 ships were not allowed to come closer than 25X1 VI. SIGHTED ?'BAR VESSELS The masts of war vessels were sighted behind the breakwater of the VII. SIGHTED CARGO SHIPS A Soviet cargo ship named DON (Barisa type) was sighted coming out of basin A oI the KAMISH BURUNSKI area. This was about 2,500 tons, laden, possibly carrying ore (this:used.ooal) Hand drawing of vessel: 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 5 Three ships then came out of the same basin. These, too, were laden and were of the same type with DON (these used oil). All these ships had four holds and double poles each one of which supported two hoists. Their bridge vas amidships and the engine room in the stem. These bore a Radar antenna that resembled that of the HIGH SIEVE type. Z. A Soviet cargo ship was was anchored in this position within the Straits. This was laden, resembled the DON and was manoeuvering to sail away. In the harbor of KERCH, sighted seven cargo ships, three of 25X1 which were of the German type (with five holds). One of the latter was under the hangar. All these ships were of more than 8,000 tons in capacity. Also, sighted in the harbor, was a white Soviet passenger ship. Two small tankers were sighted in the outer harbor of KERCH. These were old ones, 500-1,000 tons in capacity each. Fifteen vessels were anchored in front of area I-K. These empty, rather old ones, 500-1,000 tons in capacity.- Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 .F~E~PCH- yE/YM'.eLE 57kA1 7 SEA aF 'ZOv Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246A032900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 ( Supplement to bulletin SUBJECT: Port KERCH and KAMISH BURUNSKI Area, Russia The following is smpplementary information: I- Port KERCH Area The four immense cranes which were observed and mentioned had the following shaper Their use and other characteristics are lacking at present. PETROLEUM TANKS E- The capacity of the observed petroleum tanks was over 5000 tons. Other distictions are lacking at present. II- FACTORIES there were railroad tracks., vehicles or 25X1 trucks near the two single-storied and tiled covered buildings* very tall smokestack was constructed. white smoke was rising from it. The netted squares on the reported poles had the following shape: Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 V- Possible RADAR site (position)* The exact shape of the observed RADAR antenna, including its base, has as follows: VI- SIGHTED WARSHIPS The warship which had the following shape: was sailing up the straits of KERCH D a) Small gun; probably 3inch. 4) The sail square was white j) Probably covered anti-aircraft guns, a Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7 4e Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/03/16: CIA-RDP80T00246AO32900090001-7