Strana 21
REPORT
a year later, it was towed to Palaio Faliro Bay
in Athens. Here it was anchored, equipped
with maritime-themed collections and made
available for public viewing.
A tour of the ship allows you to get
acquainted with the two enclosed decks
and the superstructure around the bridge.
The bridge itself is not accessible, but you
can look inside. The superstructures are
accessible by stairs, but the light armament
has been removed. The masts, smokestacks,
skylights, cranes and motor boats have been
Interior of the bridge.
View from the right part of the bridge towards the stern on the starboard side
of the cruiser with a side gun turret.
Passage to the lower deck. On the wall is the name of the manufacturer
and the year of construction of the ship.
The stern auxiliary wheelhouse, with an artillery rangefinder in the upper part.
Below deck display. Among the mannequins there are sailor duffle bags with
a red background to the number, port side.
Crew spaces below deck. The furniture was foldable and was always hung
on ceiling brackets after meals, while the hammocks had to be cleaned
by the sailors every morning.
INFO Eduard
21
January 2025