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Admiral Nakhimov, one of the organizers of the defense of Sevastopol, died in June 1855. The sailors said that the admiral could not survive death of the Black Sea Fleet and deliberately sought death. Afterwards Nakhimov’s name was repeatedly assigned to the military and civilian ships. But like evil rock hovered over every such ship. Each the ship bearing the name of the admiral seemed to seek death, and found her very fast.
“Admiral Nakhimov” – 1
The first ship with the same name appeared shortly after the death admiral. It was a big cargo ship worthy of a sonorous name. Nakhimov cruised between Odessa and Istanbul. A life the ship was short-lived. In 1897, “Nakhimov” fell into a storm and sank. Nobody escaped from the crew.
“Admiral Nakhimov” – 2
In 1885, the name of Admiral Nakhimov was given to the newly built armored cruiser. For a long time he was recognized as a naval by experts as one of the fastest and most powerful cruisers in the world. May 14, 1905 the ship took part in the tragic Tsushima battle. 3 destroyers sank in battle and incapacitated the cruiser Iwate. The next day received 20 holes and a torpedo on the bow, the Admiral Nakhimov was surrounded by Japanese courts. On the the offer to surrender the team refused and opened kingstones.
“Admiral Nakhimov” – 3
In 1915 at the Nikolaev shipyard two of the same type were laid Vessel: Admiral Lazarev and Admiral Nakhimov. In 1922, the Admiral Lazarev “became the” Red Caucasus “, and” Admiral Nakhimov “-” Chervona Ukraine. “” The Red Caucasus, “defended Sevastopol, liberated the Crimea and retired in 1955 by a guardship. The fate of Nakhimov was both shorter and sadder. November 12, 1941 cruiser during An air raid hit two bombs. Killed 70 people, the ship sank. Yes, the war, but: during the years of the Second World War, only the whole of the USSR Navy was killed one cruiser – bearing the name of the illustrious admiral. One – randomness, two – randomness, three – regularity?
“Admiral Nakhimov” – 4
In 1953, a new cruiser appeared on the Black Sea – all the same “Admiral Nakhimov.” The handsome ship was predicted the fate of the flagship, but the newest cruiser did not serve even 7 years. In 1960, the ship was put out to sea and shot by the destroyer “Insightful”. There is a version that under the ship an atomic explosion and irradiated the ship was sunk by radiation, literally hiding the “ends in water. ”
Admiral Nakhimov – 5
In 1973, during a storm in Tsemess Bay, it overturned and a small hydrographic ship sank. What do you think how is it was called? Right, Admiral Nakhimov.
“Admiral Nakhimov” – 6
August 31, 1986 at 15 km. from Novorossiysk as a result The collision sank a cruise ship with a fatal name. Out of 1243 people on board killed 423 (359 passengers and 64 crew member).
“Admiral Nakhimov” – 7
In 1971, the North Sea Fleet replenished anti-submarine the ship “Admiral Nakhimov”. Very soon the ship acquired among sailors have a nasty reputation. The emergency followed the emergency. Technology failure in the most inopportune moments, rocket explosions in launchers, death of people. In 1985, Nakhimov collided with the Barents Sea. his own submarine. It is not surprising that with the beginning of perestroika this ship was one of the first to be scrapped.
“Admiral Nakhimov” – 8
In 1992, in the wake of the renaming of the nuclear missile cruiser Kalinin became Admiral Nakhimov. In 1999, the ship was delivered for repairs and modernization, which are still ongoing. Officers and the sailors of the ship do not torment the authorities with the question: “Well, when are we shall we go to sea? “Apparently, they are not in a hurry to leave the port. Sailors are superstitious people.
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