Monument to the Sunken Ships Monument
Sevastopol seaside monument marking Crimean naval losses
A column rising from Sevastopol Bay commemorates ships scuttled in the Crimean War; visitors come for harbour views, coastal promenade walks and naval history.
Monument to the Sunken Ships at a Glance#
Address: Monument to the Sunken Ships, Sevastopol (coastal memorial in the harbour)
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free (public monument)
About Monument to the Sunken Ships#
The Monument to the Sunken Ships stands in Sevastopol Bay as a columned memorial marking ships scuttled during the 1854-1855 defence of Sevastopol in the Crimean War. It was erected in 1905 and is widely recognised as a symbol of the city.
The monument is a single column mounted on an outcrop in the bay and is a frequent subject of photographs of Sevastopol’s harbour and waterfront. It is one of the most familiar civic images associated with the city.
The monument commemorates the deliberate sinking of ships to block the harbour during the Crimean War; it was placed later as a formal memorial to that event. It has been maintained as an important element of Sevastopol’s historic waterfront.
Geographically it sits at the entrance to Sevastopol Bay on the city’s coastline and is visible from the harbour promenade and nearby quays.
- Commemoration: The column was erected in 1905 and commemorates ships deliberately sunk during the 1854-1855 defence of Sevastopol in the Crimean War.
- Viewing: Best viewed from the Sevastopol waterfront and the adjacent promenade, where it is a well known city symbol.
How to Get to Monument to the Sunken Ships#
The monument is on Sevastopol’s central waterfront promenade, within easy walking distance from the city center. Local buses and taxis serve the central district; the quay and harbour are pedestrian friendly.
Tips for Visiting Monument to the Sunken Ships#
- If visiting Sevastopol, view the Monument to the Sunken Ships from the waterfront promenade for the best photographic angle.
- The monument is exposed to wind and weather-bring layers and plan for sea spray during rough conditions.
Best Time to Visit Monument to the Sunken Ships#
Late spring through early autumn for access to the waterfront and best sea views.
Weather & Climate near Monument to the Sunken Ships#
Monument to the Sunken Ships's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 4° | -4° | 40 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 5° | -3° | 34 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 1° | 31 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 6° - 14° | 10° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.3h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 20° | 16° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.6h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 25° | 20° | 39 mm | some cloud | 70% | 3.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.3h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 27° | 23° | 33 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 3.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 27° | 22° | 31 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 3.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 35 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.4h |
| October | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 45 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 55 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
