About the book: 2014 / The book of the famous Russian writer-marinist V. Shigin describes the events associated with the famous Battle of Gangut, which brought the first brilliant victory to the young Russian fleet in the Baltic. The author fascinatingly talks about the heroic achievements of Russian sailors at the beginning of the 18th century and the brilliant victories of Peter the Great's fleet on the Boltik. The book contains interesting details of the life of Russian officers and sailors of that time. The publication is dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Gangut victory.