Russian XVII century navy sailing ship Oryol
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In early spring 1669, the construction of the first Russian frigate (Dutch-designed three-mast Oryol), was ordered by Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, kicked off in the village of Dedinovo, Kolomna Region near Moscow, on the banks of the River Oka. The Oryol was completed and tested late in May 1669. It was armed with 22 cannon. The ship sailed by river to the south of Russia to protect the trade route between Russia and Iran, running via the Volga and Caspian. However, soon afterwards, the ship was attacked and burnt in Astrakhan by Cossack bandits led by Stepan Razin.