Which fleet did von Bellingshausen initially serve?
The Russian Baltic Fleet
The British Royal Fleet
The German Imperial Fleet
The Spanish Armada
Answer
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen initially served in the Russian Baltic Fleet. He began his career in the Russian Navy in 1786 and served in the Baltic Fleet until 1818. He was then transferred to the Russian Imperial Navy and served until his death in 1843.
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