Northern Waterfront in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Russian Navy Heroes
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 8, 2014
1. Russian Navy Heroes Marker
In memory of the selfless and courageous actions of the Russian Imperial Navy sailors while saving the lives of many city residents in suppressing the great fire in San Francisco on October 23, 1863.
Russian
Российские
моряки - герои
В память о самопожертвовании
и мужестве моряков
росссийского императорского
флота, проявленных при
спасении жизней жителей
города сан франциско во время
this page online
тушения большого пожара
23 октября 1863 года.
This project was initiated by the United Humanitarian Mission and was supported by the San Francisco Port Commission and the Government of the Russian Federation.
This plaque was designed by Leonid Nakhodkin and fabricated courtesy of the Russkiy Mir Foundation. Dedicated May 9, 2010.
Erected 2010 by United Humanitarian Mission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1210.
Location. 37° 47.948′ N, 122° 23.832′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Northern Waterfront. It is on The Embarcadero near Broadway, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pier 7 The Embarcadero, San Francisco CA 94111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Sailors Life is a Dangerous One (a few steps from this marker); Landing Downtown (within shouting distance of this marker); Pony Express Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); Braving the Seas
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 8, 2014
2. Russian Navy Heroes Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. World War II (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Business on the Wharf (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. This marker is on the water side of The Embarcadero next to the Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 2,420 times since then and 86 times this year. Last updated on January 29, 2025, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
