 Construction began on "Oryol" (Eagle) on 7 November 1899 at the Baltic Works in Saint Petersburg.The ship was laid down on 1 June 1900 and launched on 19 July 1902, in the presence of the Emperor.While fitting out in Kronstadt in May 1904 in preparation for the installation of her armor, some temporary sheathing was removed that allowed water to enter and sank the ship five days later.