Russian destroyer Svobodny

Russian destroyer Svobodny, sunk on June 10, 1942 while unloading ammunition for the besieged Russian garrison at Sevastopol. Location of the sinking was in Korabelnaya (корабельная) Bay in Sevastopol. The Wikipedia image of the ship to the left indicates it was moored along a quay when it was sunk.

Tonnage: 1,727

Casualties: 67

Location placed at 44 36 55N, 33 32 5E (a best guess)

For further reference: Wikipedia, uboat.net

See it in on the map.

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