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Grigory Butakov

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Admiral of the Russian Empire Navy (1820-1882)

Lived 1820 to 1882 · aged 61
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Grigory Ivanovich Butakov was a Russian admiral who fought in the Crimean War. Butakov is widely credited as being the father of steam-powered ship tactics during the 19th century. He was involved in the first battles of the Crimean War, which includes the first sea battles involving steam-powered ships.

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The Vladimir (right) battling the Pervaz Bahri (left) on 5 November 1853.The Vladimir (right) battling the Pervaz Bahri (left) on 5 November 1853.Siege of Sevastopol by Franz Roubaud (detail).Siege of Sevastopol by Franz Roubaud (detail).The British HMS Warrior, an early ironclad warship.The British HMS Warrior, an early ironclad warship.A typical smooth−bore cannon. Russian Navy smooth−bore cannons were replaced with rifled guns in c. late 1800sA typical smooth−bore cannon. Russian Navy smooth−bore cannons were replaced with rifled guns in c. late 1800sThe founder of the Demidov Prize, which Grigory Butakov won.The founder of the Demidov Prize, which Grigory Butakov won.A Soviet post stamp from 1989 depicting ButakovA Soviet post stamp from 1989 depicting Butakov

Awards 11

1863Demidov Prize
Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky
Order of Saint Anna, 1st class
Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class
Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class
Order of the White Eagle
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class
Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class
Gold Sword for Bravery
Order of St. George, 4th class

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Grigory Ivanovich Butakov was a Russian admiral who fought in the Crimean War. Butakov is widely credited as being the father of steam-powered ship tactics during the 19th century. He was involved in the first battles of the Crimean War, which includes the first sea battles involving steam-powered ships. Butakov wrote of his experiences in his book: New Principles of Steamboat Tactics (1863), which won him the Demidov Prize. In 1881 Butakov assumed the role of Commander-in-Chief of the Port of St. Petersburg. He was also made a member of the State Council in March 1882. Shortly after gaining both titles however, Butakov fell seriously ill, and died on 31 May 1882, aged 62. The minor planet 4936 Butakov was named in his memory.

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Lived 1820 to 1882 · aged 61
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