akhtiyar bay was studied during the first russian-turkish war, measurements were made.act is that its location, its organization is so convenient for maintaining a harbor and a naval fleet there, because it is shot from both sides, blocked, there are convenient approaches, there you can block off and secure the depth of the bay, so it was studied back in 1771-72, then in 1700. his personal participation in the development of crimea, which is why he chose the place for sevastopol. russian sailors have repeatedly proven their fearlessness, so in 1829, during the next russian-turkish war, the world was shocked by the feat of the crew of the brig mercury. the small ship was attacked by two large turkish ships. the death of the brig seemed inevitable; there were only 20 guns on board, while the turks had more than 200 large-caliber guns. commanded brig mercury, brig mercury, then captain-lieutenant alexander ivanovich kozarsky, and he calls a meeting of officers, they call the company, invites everyone to speak out, on... this problem, what to do? according to the traditions