The Orel was the only modern Russian battleship to survive the Battle of Tsushima. She was probably hit by five 12-inch, two 10-inch, nine 8-inch, and 28 6-inch shells, and possibly a number of smaller rounds. She suffered only moderate damage, including two 6-inch turrets disabled by 8-inch hits. Her armor was fairly effective: a 12-inch shell hit the 5 3/4 inch belt obliquely and was repulsed, and a main battery turret resisted a 10-inch shell.
