Cherepakha Islet
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Cherepakha or Cherepashka (literally "The Turtle") was a small artificial islet, which was man-made on a sand bank in the Gulf of Taganrog on Azov Sea in about 2 kilometers from the Taganrog Fortress. Its sole purpose was to support the fortification with cannons thus creating additional defense for the Azov Flotilla.
Quick Facts Native name: Черепаха (Russian), Geography ...
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Location | Azov Sea |
Coordinates | 47°11′1″N 38°57′20″E |
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