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Departure from Kronstadt

When
7 October 1852
Where
Kronstadt
Part of
Nicholas I sends Rear Admiral Yevfimy Putyatin on the Pallada to open trade with Japan

The frigate Pallada departed Kronstadt on 7 October 1852 for an around-the-world expedition through England, Africa, and Japan.

The vessel proved unsuited for the expedition during the long voyage, leading to the dispatch of the newer 52-gun frigate Diana. Goncharov was invited to take part in this expedition as a secretary for Admiral Putyatin.

Sources

  1. Yevfimiy Putyatin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
  2. Frigate "Pallada" Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-12

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