Sunken Ships Monument, War memorial monument near Primorsky Boulevard, Sevastopol, Russia
The 16.7-meter monument features a granite cliff base supporting a Corinthian column topped with a bronze double-headed eagle holding an anchor and wreath.
In 1854, during the Crimean War, Russian forces deliberately sank seven aging ships across the harbor entrance to block enemy vessels from entering Sevastopol Bay.
The monument appears on Sevastopol's coat of arms since 1969 and was selected as the symbol for Russia's 200-ruble banknote in 2016.
Located 23 meters from the waterfront, the monument stands as a prominent navigational reference point and photography location for visitors exploring the Sevastopol harbor.
The monument survived the 1927 earthquake, World War II bombings, and German occupation, maintaining its original imperial crown despite proposals to replace it with Soviet symbols.
Location: Sevastopol
Inception: 1905
Architects: Valentin Feldmann
Official opening: 1905
Height: 16.7 m
GPS coordinates: 44.61834,33.52429
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
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