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Cruiser Varyag's crew honored memory of their predecessors in S Korea

Cruiser Varyag's crew honored memory of their predecessors in S Korea 11.11.2010
Text: Pacific Fleet Information Support Group
Photo: Varyagers near the monument. Pacific Fleet Information Support Group
Crewmembers of cruiser Varyag yesterday visited monument built in S Korea in 2004 in honor of 100th anniversary of heroism displayed by crews of the legendary Russian cruiser and gunboat Koreyets; having laid wreaths, Russian sailors honored memory of their predecessors.

Representatives of Incheon historical museum handed over flag of cruiser Varyag to Russian delegation on Nov 11 in Russian embassy; in 1904 cruiser Varyag entered a no-win battle against Japanese squadron near Inchon.

Afterwards, the historical relic was delivered on board Pacific Fleet (PF) flagship – Guard missile cruiser Varyag.

The visit of the PF warship to South Korea will last till Nov 13.

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