Armored boat AK-454, Military vessel monument in Perm, Russia.
Armored boat AK-454 is a full-size military vessel displayed on shore, showing equipment and design from the Second World War era. The boat sits accessible to visitors who can examine its hull, gun positions, and interior spaces from that period.
The boat was built during the Second World War at a Perm shipyard and served in coastal defense missions. After the war, it was preserved as a memorial and later designated as a regional cultural heritage site.
The boat represents Perm's role in wartime defense production and honors the shipyard workers who built military vessels. Walking around it, visitors can see how this city contributed to the war effort.
The boat sits on Buksirnaya Street and remains visible year-round without special access requirements. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since exploration involves walking around and sometimes climbing the vessel's exterior.
This boat is one of the last of its kind remaining largely free from rust and major deterioration, making it a rare example of wartime craftsmanship still standing. Its well-kept condition allows visitors to study authentic construction techniques and engineering choices that have disappeared elsewhere.
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