Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov

Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov
Soviet stamp depicting Kornilov
Born(1806-02-13)13 February 1806
Ryasnya, Tver Governorate, Russian Empire
Died17 October 1854(1854-10-17) (aged 48)
Sevastopol, Russian Empire
Buried
St. Vladimir's Cathedral, Sevastopol
Allegiance Russian Empire
Service / branch Imperial Russian Navy
Years of service1821–1854
RankAdmiral
Battles / wars
AwardsOrder of St. George
Order of St. Vladimir
Order of St. Anna

Vice Admiral Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov (Влади́мир Алексе́евич Корни́лов; 13 February 1806 – 17 October 1854) was a Russian naval officer who took part in the Crimean War and is known for his battle against the Pervaz-ı Bahrî in what is considered the first battle between steam ships.[1]

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