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Russian frigate Sankt Nikolai

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History
Ensign of the Russian NavyRussian Empire
NameSankt Nikolai
FateSunk on 9 July 1790
General characteristics
Class and typeFrigate
Sail planFull-rigged ship

The Russian frigate Sankt Nikolai was sunk in the Baltic Gulf of Finland in the Battle of Svensksund in 1790. She was found in 1948 almost intact in the sea bottom outside the modern city of Kotka. Over 2300 objects have been recovered from her hull by divers.[citation needed]

References

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  • Фрегат Св. Николай (in Russian)
  • St. Nikolai
  • Tredrea, John; Sozaev, Eduard (2010). Russian Warships in the Age of Sail 1696–1860. Seaforth. ISBN 978-1-84832-058-1.