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

Inscription. 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.

A close Russian translation on the right:
В память о самоотверженных и смелых действий российских моряков Императорского флота при сохранении жизни многих жителей города в подавлении большой пожар в Сан-Франциско 23 октября

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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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Sailor’s 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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kanrin Maru (about 300 feet away); Crimps and Dives (about 300 feet away); Vallejo Street

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 8, 2014

2. Russian Navy Heroes Marker

(about 500 feet away); Ferry Boats (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

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 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,107 times since then and 93 times this year. Last updated on June 22, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.