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Ruotsinsalmi Sea Fortress, Kotka

Морская крепость Роченсальм (Руотсинсальми) в Котке

FinlandКотка1790–1809Military sites

A system of forts, redoubts and batteries on Kotkansaari and neighbouring islands, built in 1790–1809 by order of Catherine II together with the land fortress of Kyminlinna as an outwork of Kronstadt and a naval base. The round stone-and-brick Fort Slava on Kukouri island was built in 1791–1794, at the same time as Fort Elisabeth on Varissaari. In 1855, during the Crimean War, the fortifications were destroyed by an Anglo-French fleet. The area was part of the Russian Empire when built; the ruins are included in Finland's inventory of nationally significant built cultural environments.

Система фортов, редутов и батарей на острове Котка и соседних островах, построенная в 1790–1809 годах по повелению Екатерины II одновременно с сухопутной крепостью Кюминлинна как передовое укрепление Кронштадта и база флота. Круглый каменно-кирпичный форт «Слава» на острове Кукоури возведён в 1791–1794 годах, одновременно с фортом «Елизавета» на острове Вариссаари. В 1855 году, в ходе Крымской войны, укрепления были разрушены англо-французским флотом. Территория в момент постройки входила в состав Российской империи; руины включены в финляндский перечень значимых объектов культурной среды.

Property abroad

EraRussian Empire

FunctionFort, settlement

Present ownerFinland (protected by the Finnish Heritage Agency)

Acquisitionbuilt, 1790

StatusSold, transferred or lost

As of2018-06

The fortifications were destroyed in 1855 and the area passed to Finland after 1917; the ruins are included in the RKY inventory of the Finnish Heritage Agency. According to Yle (9 June 2018), the fortress remains have been under restoration since the 1980s, and the City of Kotka is completing the restoration of the walls of Fort Katarina.

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