A 1981 Soviet color art postcard depicting the famous monument—a cannon from the British steam frigate “Tiger” on Primorsky Boulevard in Odessa.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a close-up of an antique cast-iron cannon mounted on a wooden carriage and a massive stone pedestal. The base of the monument is surrounded by a blooming rose garden with red flowers and a low decorative metal fence. In the background, green tree crowns and a partial figure of a passerby are visible against a clear sky.
Historical note
The monument was established to commemorate the successful defense of Odessa against the Anglo-French fleet during the Crimean War. The cannon itself was salvaged in 1854 from the British steam frigate “Tiger”, which ran aground near Odessa’s Malyi Fontan and was subsequently shelled by coastal artillery.
Present day
Today, the cannon monument remains one of the key landmarks of Primorsky Boulevard and Dumskaya Square in Odessa. The appearance of the monument and its surrounding square has been preserved almost intact, serving as a registered cultural heritage site.
Location (map)
Address: Dumskaya Square, Primorsky Boulevard, Odessa, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.489035, 30.742347
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the British frigate ‘Tiger’ cannon monument on Dumskaya Square, Odessa..
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the historic cannon from the British frigate ‘Tiger’ located on Primorsky Boulevard in Odessa.
- Why was this monument erected? The monument was erected to commemorate the successful defense of Odessa during the Crimean War in 1854.
- Where is this monument located in Odessa? The monument is located on Dumskaya Square at the beginning of Primorsky Boulevard.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1981.
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