A vintage 1978 postcard featuring the Monument to the First Shipbuilders in Kherson, locally known as the “Frigate” monument.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows a tall, three-sided grey granite obelisk topped with a copper model of a sailing ship. At the base of the obelisk, a bronze bas-relief depicts shipbuilders and soldiers. In the foreground, people—including a woman in a red dress, a man in a striped shirt, and a child—stand near a metal railing. Green deciduous trees and a cloudy sky form the background.
Historical note
The Monument to the First Shipbuilders was erected on the Dnieper Embankment in Kherson in 1972. It commemorates the founding of the local shipyard in the late 18th century and the construction of the Black Sea Fleet’s first major vessels, including the 66-gun ship of the line “Slava Ekateriny”, launched in 1783.
Present day
Today, the monument remains one of the primary architectural and historical symbols of Kherson. The embankment area surrounding the “Frigate” is a popular public space for residents and visitors alike.
Location (map)
Address: Dnieper Embankment (Admiral Seniavin Ave / Vorontsovska St), Kherson, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.626544, 32.618600
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Monument to the First Shipbuilders on the embankment in Kherson.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on top of the monument? The top of the granite obelisk is decorated with a copper model of a three-masted sailing ship.
- When was the monument established? The Monument to the First Shipbuilders was unveiled in Kherson in 1972.
- What historical event does the monument honor? It honors the birth of shipbuilding in Kherson and the launch of the region’s first major sailing vessels in the late 18th century.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kherson from 1978.
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