Russian frigate Kamchatka (1841)
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Kamchatka was a steam frigate of the Imperial Russian Navy
. She was built in New York City
in 1841 for the Baltic Fleet
. She made several long voyages under Captain (later Admiral) Johan Eberhard von Schantz. She was decommissioned 1866.
Imperial Russian Navy
The Imperial Russian Navy refers to the Tsarist fleets prior to the February Revolution.-First Romanovs:Under Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich, construction of the first three-masted ship, actually built within Russia, was completed in 1636. It was built in Balakhna by Danish shipbuilders from Holstein...
. She was built in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
in 1841 for the Baltic Fleet
Baltic Fleet
The Twice Red Banner Baltic Fleet - is the Russian Navy's presence in the Baltic Sea. In previous historical periods, it has been part of the navy of Imperial Russia and later the Soviet Union. The Fleet gained the 'Twice Red Banner' appellation during the Soviet period, indicating two awards of...
. She made several long voyages under Captain (later Admiral) Johan Eberhard von Schantz. She was decommissioned 1866.