Admiral R. Wiren: "Admiral Wiren is of German descent and speaks English fluently. He was one year in the U.S. superintending the construction of the Battle ship Revitzan. He was afterwards instructor of one of the brothers of the Emperor. At the time of the sinking of the Russian Flag ship he was in command of the Bayan, and became the successor of Admiral Makaroff in command of the squadron at Port Arthur. He and his associates were opposed to the surrender. He is a member of the Lutheran church."

Admiral R. Wiren: "Admiral Wiren is of German descent and speaks English fluently. He was one year in the U.S. superintending the construction of the Battle ship Revitzan. He was afterwards instructor of one of the brothers of the Emperor. At the time of the sinking of the Russian Flag ship he was in command of the Bayan, and became the successor of Admiral Makaroff in command of the squadron at Port Arthur. He and his associates were opposed to the surrender. He is a member of the Lutheran church.". William Elliot Griffis Collection, MC 1015. New Brunswick Special Collections. https://archives.libraries.rutgers.edu/repositories/11/archival_objects/360436 Accessed April 03, 2026.