Sailing yacht Chersonese. The frigate that almost died in Ukraine took part in the Black Sea regatta. History of the sailing ship "Khersones"
An article about the three-masted sailing ship "Khersones", which is based in Sevastopol. The author's photos were taken when the frigate entered the Feodosia port.
Sevastopol is famous for its historical sights and is rightfully considered the city of glory of Russian sailors. Every year since 2014, the Black Sea Fleet base has been replenished with new ships. Some are returning to service after repair and restoration work, while others are completely new models with modern equipment. Since 2016, the training frigate “Khersones” has been another calling card of Sevastopol, which local residents and the entire Black Sea Fleet are proud of.
Sailboat “Khersones” - second life
In the Ukrainian Crimea, the ship was doomed and rusted in the port for more than ten years. Due to lack of funding, the sailing ship was no longer serviced and the crew was reduced. Time has not been kind to the once beautiful ship: the masts and deck rotted, and rust began to eat away the metal. To give the frigate a second life, the federal enterprise Rosmorport took the ship under its protection.
Second life of a training sailboat
Open Gangway Day at Chersonesos
In 2015, “Khersones” was towed to the Sevastopol shipyard, where for several months all the equipment of the ship was completely restored. After repairs, the ship went to sea and received a “baptism of fire”, taking part in the Black Sea Regatta of Large Sailboats, which took place off the coast of Sochi.
Now the ship fulfills the tasks that were set during its construction. The board of "Chersonese" is an excellent school for training specialists in various maritime professions. Cadets from different cities of Russia undergo training and practice.
How to get on the sailing ship "Khersones"
From time to time, an open gangway day is held on the sailing ship: everyone can come on board for free and, on their own or with a tour, look at everything in detail, turn the helm or hit the bell, look into the cabins, climb onto the captain’s bridge and, of course, take memorable photos on the revived sailing ship .
The mini-bell imitates a similar one in the Chersonesos nature reserve
Photos were taken during the entry of the Chersonese into the waters of Feodosia
The three-masted frigate can be seen at the main holidays of the republic; it is always awaited with enthusiasm. Thousands of spectators come to watch the “Chersonese” raise its sails at sunset, sinking into the sea. If the weather conditions are right, the ship enters the bay of Sevastopol with all sails raised, as was the case on Navy Day. A ship with 26 sails passes along the formation of warships to the delight of all those present.
Undoubtedly, now a new stage in life has begun for the Chersonese, and the sailing ship will serve its country with dignity.
In the age of electronics, computers and nuclear technology? The debate on this issue came to a head thirty-five years ago. Skeptics argued that training specialists for the modern fleet, driving them along shrouds and yards, is the same as teaching drivers the rules of driving on horse-drawn chaises. However, many of the professional sailors had a different opinion. On sea sailing ships In everyday routine, valuable qualities are cultivated in a person: mutual assistance, the ability to make the right decision in difficult situations and a sense of collective responsibility. There is nothing worse when a person hopes for the capabilities of modern technology, meeting face to face with the elements, which can take away his mind and strength. On a sailboat, you feel the interaction of the ship, wind and waves every second. In the end, the second point of view won. After a long break training sailing ships began to be built in almost all countries. The undisputed leader in the creation training sailing fleet there was a state of the USSR.
sailing frigate "Khersones"
One of the excellent representatives of the USSR sailing fleet is "Chersonese" - three-masted training frigate currently owned by Kerch State Technological University, Ukraine. Frigate "Chersonese" last in a series of six sailing ships built by order of the USSR leadership in Poland at the shipyard " Stocznia Gdańska"in 1989.
three-masted frigate "Chersones" at sea
frigate "Chersonese" in one of the ports
sea sailing ship "Chersones" at sea
wheelhouse of the three-masted vessel "Khersones"
Same type sea sailing ships: "Gift of Youth""Friendship", "Peace", "Pallada" And " » were built with the aim of introducing educational practice in maritime educational institutions. The ships were located in the ports of Gdansk, Odessa, Sevastopol, St. Petersburg and Vladivostok. During construction frigate "Chersonesos"“The ship’s hull was painted white.
frigate "Chersonese" in a foreign port
sea sailing ship "Chersonese" in the port of Amsterdam 2005
Three-masted sea sailing vessel "Khersones" was rented in 2001 by the maritime agency " INMARIS PERESTRIKA SAILING", Germany to operate study flights from Europe to South America via Cape Horn. The frigate successfully passed all tests, but in 2003 it underwent scheduled repairs, where modernization work was carried out with the aim of using it as a . There was no Jacuzzi or electronically controlled sails installed. They simply refurbished and installed new cabins with showers, toilets and other necessary conditions for a good time. The galley was also renovated, but the ship's hull was special, and was repainted dark red. Stripes of sandy-golden ocher appeared on it, running along the side. The famous gold stern ornaments of this series of vessels blend harmoniously with the new livery.
sea sailing vessel "Khersones" undergoing modernization
frigate "Khersones" after modernization
three-masted sea sailing ship "Khersones" went to sea
Passengers sea sailing vessel "KHERSONES» took a direct part in the daily activities of the ship’s crew, enjoyed their precise and confident work in setting the sails, and also visited the beautiful islands of the Indian Ocean and other countries with the sailing ship. Frigate "KHERSONES" turned them into a romantic, exciting and unforgettable cruise. On sea sailing ship "Khersones" there is a lecture hall where people can listen to interesting lectures about the history of the world's sailing fleet.
view of the sea from the frigate "Chersonese"
Once upon a time, films about pirates were filmed in the bays of the New World and Sudak. Remember "Treasure Island"? What about Pirates of the 20th Century? So that's it! And not so long ago I had the chance to film a real sailboat in these “pirate” bays, and under sails! The most difficult thing was to get to the New World by the time the sailing ship Chersonese arrived. The fact is that the exact date became known to me when I was in Kaluga, and whether the sailboat will enter the bay and set sails - generally only on the road! But we took a risk.
The plane from Kaluga landed in Simferopol at about half past two in the afternoon, and already at three o’clock my spotting colleague Sergei Vorotnikov and I were driving towards Sudak at our own peril and risk. Only upon arrival in Sudak did I manage to find out that the sailboat would enter the Sudak estuary or, simply, Green Bay in the village of Novy Svet right at dawn, at 6:30 in the morning!
Sergei’s niece took upon herself the entire organization of our life (overnight in a hotel, dinner on the embankment and boats to take us to the sailboat), for which we thank her very much. It was thanks to the coordinated actions of our “team” that we were able to capture as many beautiful things as possible. In this part of the report I will show you the first approach of a sailing ship to the shores of the New World. He came here for a reason, but to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Champagne Wine Factory, founded, they say, by Prince Galitsin. It is for this reason that inscriptions dedicated to the plant and the bank, the owner of which now owns the Crimean brand, appeared on the frigate’s slanting sails.
And the frigate set sails after lunch, when we made a second approach to board, taking with us the famous Crimean photographer and native Lev Arkhipov.
But for some reason I was babbling. Let's watch it already!
2 This is the first shot I took upon arrival in Sudak. Do you think it's framed incorrectly? Maybe. But there is a reason for this. Do you see?
3 And this is the first shot taken while waiting for the sailboat. Dawn over Meganom 
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5 Mount Eagle is part of an ancient coral reef 
6 And then “Chersonese” came! 
7 Isn’t it beautiful? 
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10 At Mount Sokol 
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15 At Mount Orel 
16 At Cape Kapchik 
17 First mate of "Khersones" 
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19 Of course, we all wanted to be in the background. My friend Sergei Vorotnikov 
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The frigate Khersones, built to familiarize and train cadets in maritime affairs, faced a difficult fate when it left the shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, in the late 1980s. At the end of a quarter of a century, having survived many exciting adventures and tragic events, this magnificent ship was revived and is a training platform for the State Medical University named after. Admiral F.F. Ushakova. The registered address of “Chersonese” is the resort city of Sochi.
The construction of the future "Chersonese" was based on samples of sailing ships of the early 20th century under a ministerial order, as well as a number of sailing ships (sisterships), designed by designer Sigmund Horen. These frigates, fully equipped with sails, are now generally recognized as the fastest ships aimed at training future sailors. A special feature of this type of vessel is the manual control of 26 sails, which provide the main movement of the ship.
Remarkable that the frigate initially had a completely different name, “Alexander Green”. The name of the ship “Chersonese” was given a little later and has a religious and political connotation, as it is directly related to the celebration of the thousand-year anniversary of the birth of Christianity on Russian lands. Chersonesus was the city where the Kiev prince Vladimir accepted the Christian faith.
The frigate "Chersonese" is a world-famous ship, which has in its history a huge achievement of our time. "Chersonese" under full sail and with the engines turned off, goes around the South American tip - Cape Horn, in 1997, sailing from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic. A similar result was shown in 1949 by the same-type Pamir. The captain in charge of the round, M.I. Sukhina, has the international naval title “Albatross”. All attempts by other similar ships to follow the path of the Chersonese were unsuccessful; they could not avoid turning on the mechanisms in order to overcome this difficult section.
In a politically difficult time, in 1991, the Chersonese went to Ukraine, and was on the balance sheet of Kerch and for 15 years was used as a cruise ship, leased by the German company Inmaris. The ship went on sea cruises with German tourists and cadets along the European and African coasts. During operation, the German company restored the ship and repainted it in a more striking bright red color with a golden stripe. And since 2006, after disagreements with the Ukrainian authorities and Inmaris, Chersonese stood and rotted in the Kerch sump.
The sailboat was dying, becoming unnecessary scrap metal; all timid attempts to bring the frigate back to life were unsuccessful. Enthusiasts from the ship's crew took care of the ship as best they could, but their strength was not enough. The ship was brutally robbed; not only some parts of the ship and equipment were lost, but also prizes won by the frigate’s crew in many international competitions.
But with the reunification of Crimea with Russia, life returns to the sailboat. After several unsuccessful attempts, the Chersonese was towed to the restoration site and revived to even greater grandeur. And now it continues to serve the Motherland as a school for future sailors. The first cadets stepped onto the ship's ramp in August 2016, at which time the ship was consecrated. In the same year, the ship again took part in the international yacht regatta.
Currently, the sailing ship regularly holds “open gangway days” in the cities where the frigate visits. Guests can get acquainted with all the historical vicissitudes, life and structure of the legendary “Chersonese”.
During its eventful life, the sailing ship “Chersonese” went through many storms, participated in international yachting and sailing competitions and European festivals, changed its colors to bright red and again regained its former famous appearance. Dying for 10 years, “Chersonese” rose from the ruins and regained its original function as a training base for future sailors. This is the difficult, but ultimately happy story of one of the many legendary ships that Russia owns.
HISTORY OF THE SAILING SHIP “CHERSONES”
Sailing training ship "Khersones". Built in Poland at the Gdansk Lenin Shipyard in 1989. Initially named “Alexander Green”, but upon completion of construction, in honor of the 1000th anniversary of the baptism of Rus', it was renamed “Chersones”.
A modern three-masted frigate is a ship with full square rig. It is one of a series of six ships of the same type (sisterships): “Dar Mlodziorzy”, “Friendship”, “Peace”, “Pallada” and “Nadezhda”. The vessels of this series are the fastest training sailboats according to the STI (Sail Training International) classification.
In 1997, the sailboat gained fame by becoming the last ship to circumnavigate Cape Horn under sail with the engines turned off. The previous sailing ship of the same class passed Cape Horn in 1949. It was the barque "Pamir". Since then, no one has been able to repeat the feat of “Chersonese”. All other large sailing ships were forced to turn on their engines to pass Cape Horn. The Chilean Association presented the ship with a certificate of passage of Cape Horn, and the captain of the Chersonese, Mikhail Ivanovich Sukhin, was awarded the honorary title of Albatross.
In 2003, the ship's hull was painted dark red, decorated with a stripe of sandy-golden ocher along the side and an ornament of the same color on the stern.
From 2006 to 2015, the ship was in a long and forced stay in the port of Kerch; over such a long period, due to lack of funding, the technical condition of the sailing ship completely fell into disrepair.
In 2014, the new shipowner of the sailing ship “Khersones” was the Ministry of Transport of Russia, FSUE “Rosmorport”.
On October 9, 2015, the Khersones vessel was towed for repairs to the Sevastopol branch of the Zvezdochka shipbuilding center and was docked on December 10, 2015. In June 2016, the repairs were completed. The ship was returned to its original painting. The shipowner decided that the vessel "Khersones" will be based in the port of Sevastopol.
Since August 2016, the sailing training ship "Khersones" begins to accept on board cadets of the State Maritime University named after Admiral F.F. Ushakov, branches and other maritime universities of Russia for sailing training.
In September 2016, the sailing ship "Khersones", for the first time since 2006, set off on its maiden voyage and took part in the international sailing regatta "SCF Black Sea Tall Ships Regatta - 2016".
From June 2016 to the present, the captain of the vessel is Dmitry Sergeevich Teslenko.
About the shipowner: The Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Rosmorport" promotes the development of the maritime transport infrastructure of Russia and increasing the competitiveness of Russian seaports through the effective operation, maintenance and development of federal property assigned to the enterprise in seaports. Takes an active part in the implementation of federal target programs for the development of maritime transport of the Russian Federation. Provides services to ensure navigation safety in the waters of seaports and on the approaches to them.
