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Cruiser and museum ship Aurora, docked at St. Petersburg, Russia
After the Peter and Paul fortress, I hopped on to the next island and walked along the eastern side until reaching Aurora (RU: Aврора / MR: अव् रोरा), a navy vessel that now functions as a museum.
Aurora
The ship was built for the Russo-Japanese war and was commissioned to protect the Baltic north. It traveled far and wide, including a brief stint in Manila, Philippines.
Communist Revolution
On the deck
When the ship was brought to St. Petersburg for repairs in 1916, the city was brimming with revolutionary fervour. Most of the crew joined the Bolsheviks, who were preparing for a Communist revolution. In October 1917, Aurora refused to carry an order, sparking the beginning of the October Revolution. A blank shot was fired from her gun, signaling the start of the assault on the Winter Palace, which was to be the last episode of the October Revolution.
Eat and rest
During the second world war, guns from the ship were removed and used to defend Leningrad. However, German bombs managed to sink the ship. It has since been restored and permanently docked on the banks of Neva as a tribute to the Russian revolution.
Starboard side
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i have a huge fascination for ships..loved the pics and the snippet of history
Thankyou Lakshmi!
I grew up in a harbour so I’ve seen quite a few of these big boats. I didn’t know people actually slept in hammock though!
It seems hammocks are popular “beds” in Yucatan, Mexico too! Strange, but I will try sleeping in one.
Again, this was also featured in The Amazing Race 5!
aah! lol