Black Sea Fleet ship Yamal completed visit to Greek port Pilos

22.10.2010 Having completed the visit to Greek port Pilos yesterday, large ASW ship Yamal sailed off the port, reported BSF Information Support Group.

Prior to that, the crew of Black Sea Fleet (BSF) large ASW ship Yamal headed by Capt 2 rank Alexander Kononenko along with the crew of Greek missile boat HS Kristallidis took part in festivities associated with 183rd anniversary of the Navarino Battle.

The ceremony started with bringing of national flags of Greece, the UK, Russia, and France out of Pilos city hall and hoisting them at the Three Admirals Square. Russian mariners attended wreath-laying ceremony to the monument of three admirals who headed allied squadrons during the historical battle. The memorable service to all sailors died in the battle was also conducted there.

Afterwards, BSF marine unit, Russian and Greek naval bands took part in the parade along with schoolchildren and public members of Pilos.

Festive events associated with 183rd anniversary of Navarino battle were finished by the retreat ceremony of Greek, British, Russian, and French national flags and the concert of BSF naval band directed by Capt 3 rank Alexander Sviridenko.

Having left Pilos, large ASW ship Yamal headed for Greek port Piraeus; the call is scheduled on Oct 22. Yamal is expected to return home on Oct 31.