Fortuna

Fortuna is a preserved wooden ship in Veskovo near Pereslavl that shows an example of Russian shipbuilding technique from earlier times. The boat is made of wooden components and displays how such vessels were built centuries ago.

The ship comes from the time when Russia was building its naval forces and needed new boats. It belongs to a collection of vessels that documents the beginning of this development.

The ship displays how craftspeople once built boats together and what tools they used for the work. You can see how carpenters shaped each part by hand using traditional methods.

The ship sits in a village near Pereslavl and can be reached by regional bus. The best time to visit is during the warmer months when the paths are easy to access.

The wood and joints of the boat are still largely original and show how craftspeople had to work without modern machines. Such intact examples are rare to find and give rare insights into the craft.

Location: Veskovo near Pereslavl

Part of: Boat of Peter I

GPS coordinates: 56.72380,38.77356

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54