A 1982 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the monument to the sailors of the Danube Military Flotilla in Kherson.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the Soviet armored boat BK-301 (Project 1125) mounted on a tall concrete pedestal shaped like a wave. In the background, the administrative building of the river port, green trees, and people walking along the fenced pathway are visible.
Historical note
The monument was officially inaugurated in Kherson on May 8, 1980, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Victory in World War II. It honors the Danube Flotilla sailors who participated in the liberation of Kherson in March 1944. A real combat armored boat, BK-301, serves as the centerpiece of the memorial.
Present day
The monument is located on Odesa Square near the Kherson River Station building, serving as a prominent landmark on the city’s embankment.
Location (map)
Address: Odesa Square, Kherson, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.626150, 32.619860
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Odesa Square, Kherson. Embankment near the river station..
Questions and answers
- To whom is this monument dedicated? The monument is dedicated to the sailors of the Danube Military Flotilla who participated in the liberation of Kherson in March 1944.
- What type of vessel is mounted on the pedestal? A real Soviet Project 1125 armored boat, designated BK-301, is mounted on the pedestal.
- When was this monument opened? The monument was officially opened on May 8, 1980, to mark the 35th anniversary of Victory.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kherson from 1982.
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