Monument to the heroes of the steamer Vesta description and photo - Crimea: Sevastopol (Topic)

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The feat of the brigantine "Mercury" was repeated by the crew of the steamer "Vesta" fifty years later. This steamer was owned by the Russian Shipping and Trade Society, and for many years it made voyages on the Black Sea, carrying passengers and various goods. But this ship had a different, not entirely peaceful, but difficult heroic fate.

When the war between the Russians and the Turks began in 1877 - 1878, the question arose about the need to increase the Russian military fleet. The steamer "Vesta" was bought by the government and rebuilt for military operations: it is equipped with modern guns, the latest control devices, and mines. Volunteers were recruited into the ship's crew, N.M. Baranov was appointed commander, and the steamer Vesta turned into a light cruiser.

July 11, 1877 The steamer Vesta in Constanta met the Turkish high-speed battleship Fethi-Buland, which had strong artillery and more powerful armor. It was not easy for Lieutenant-Commander Baranov to make a decision, realizing the strength of the enemy, to join the battle.

The unequal battle lasted for about five hours. The steamer "Vesta" suffered losses. The artillery commander KD Chernov was killed, there were many wounded, and the ship commander himself was wounded. In addition, a fire started on the ship, but no one even thought to retreat. Approaching the Turks, firing successful accurate shots, the Russian gunners damaged the battleship's tower, and then made a powerful explosion. In the clouds of black smoke, the Russians saw the Fechti-Bulend retreating.

Although the flag was all riddled with numerous holes, the Vesta returned to the port with a victory. All crew members were awarded medals and orders. The heroes who died in the battle were buried on the North Side at the Mikhailovsky cemetery. A monument to the sculptor P.O. Brukalsky was erected on their grave in 1886, which is a huge cruciform pylon, which was installed on a wide pedestal. Cast iron cores were embedded in the base of the pylon. It is supported by cannon barrels that resemble columns.

On the front side of the monument there is a relief of a cross, and under it is a memorial plaque on which the story of the feat of Vesta is carved. On the side there are memorial plaques with carved names of those who died in an unequal battle. The height of this memorial monument made of granite is 5 meters. The balls and barrels are made of cast iron.

This monument is not just a reminder of the heroic deed of young children who desperately defended their homeland and their loved ones - it is a centuries-old gratitude to all those who gave their lives for the peaceful everyday life of future generations!

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