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Is this the cruiser Aurora? - dannybou - 12-05-2004
Would this photo taken in 1992 be of the cruiser Aurora? My coworker seems to remember taking it in St-Petersburg.
Is this the cruiser Aurora? - desantnik - 12-05-2004
dannybou Wrote:Would this photo taken in 1992 be of the cruiser Aurora? My coworker seems to remember taking it in St-Petersburg.
First the disclaimer - I don't have my books here and I'm not a Navy guy, but I don't think so. I was on the Aurora two or three times and don't remember it being that long. Also, I remember one central "tower" and smoke stack, not the three frontal ones visible.
Is this the cruiser Aurora? - Alfred - 12-05-2004
Here are two pictures of the cruiser Aurora. I think it could be the Aurora.
And here is the second picture
http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3504
Is this the cruiser Aurora? - Christophe - 12-05-2004
She is the Aurora.
Look at the attached pic (with the same location and buildings, by the way).
Ch.
Is this the cruiser Aurora? - desantnik - 12-05-2004
I agree with Christophe. I subsequently found a picture and that's the Aurora. Apparently I remembered a quaint Young Pioneer ceremony on board more than the external appearance of the ship. In 1989 I saw a group of ceremony for a group of pioneers where they received their orange hats and scarves and took some kind of oath.
EDIT:
I meant to saw "red" as opposed to "orange". I've been caught up in all the political activity in Ukraine.
Is this the cruiser Aurora? - dannybou - 12-05-2004
Thanks to all. Is she a museum today? Still at anchor at the same place?
Is this the cruiser Aurora? - DougD - 12-05-2004
yes, the original pic is the Aurora...the photo was taken from the parking lot of the St.petersburg Hotel, I have stayed there many times. You walk over to the Aurora and yes, she is a museum. Its not always easy to get on though. I know Admiral Lev Chernavin who runs the museum ( hon.); I have had dinner with him twice on board the Aurora and have to say that each was a highlight of my life. Its a great place to visit.
DougD
Is this the cruiser Aurora? - Christophe - 12-05-2004
A nice pic of the Aurora...
Ch.
Is this the cruiser Aurora? - rboomsma - 12-05-2004
I have been on the Aurora myself was well worth the experience. If I remember Peter The Greats Cabin is near by also which well worth the Visit.
DougD Wrote:yes, the original pic is the Aurora...the photo was taken from the parking lot of the St.petersburg Hotel, I have stayed there many times. You walk over to the Aurora and yes, she is a museum. Its not always easy to get on though. I know Admiral Lev Chernavin who runs the museum ( hon.); I have had dinner with him twice on board the Aurora and have to say that each was a highlight of my life. Its a great place to visit.
DougD
Is this the cruiser Aurora? - Lapa - 12-06-2004
Guys,
The blue building behind the Aurora is the Nakhimov Naval Academy.
Marc