Soviet sailing ships join US Bicentennial regatta in New York

obozrevatel.com (Ukrainian)

Soviet sailing ships participated in a US Bicentennial regatta in New York. The Soviet training barks "Tovarish" and "Kruzenshtern" joined Operation Sail and a parade, with "Tovarish" winning its class. Despite security concerns and a shortened visit, cadets marched on Broadway. The "Tovarish," a former German vessel, served as a Soviet training ship before being returned to Germany as a museum.


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