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Grigory Butakov
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Grigory Ivanovich Butakov (Russian: Григорий Иванович Бутаков) (9 October 1820 – 31 May 1882)[1] 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.[2] Shortly after gaining both titles however, Butakov fell seriously ill, and died on the 31 May 1882, aged 62. The minor planet 4936 Butakov was named in his memory.[3]
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Born | (1820-10-09)9 October 1820 Riga |
Died | 9 May 1882(1882-05-09) (aged 61) Saint Petersburg |
Buried | 59°55′17.04″N 30°23′29.04″E |
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Years of service | 1837–1881 (44 years) |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Black Sea Fleet (1856) Baltic Practical Propelled Ships Squadron (1860) |
Awards | Demidov Prize Order of St. George IV Degree |
Other work | New Principles of Steamboat Tactics (1863) Rules of Boat Race (c. 1860-1881) |