Yevgeny Andreyevich Berens (Russian: Евгений Андреевич Беренс, occasionally transliterated as Behrens; 11 November [O.S.

He was navigating officer of the Russian cruiser Varyag and fought in the Battle of Chemulpo Bay when his ship was sunk.

After being repatriated he served in the Baltic Fleet as executive officer of the Russian battleship Tsesarevich.

After the February Revolution, Berens returned to Russia and served on the Naval General Staff.

[citation needed] Following the death of Vasili Altfater, he served as commander of the Red Navy from 24 April 1919.