Гвардейская подводная лодка С 56 / Guards submarine S-56

In 1942, C-56 was transferred from the Pacific Fleet to the North Theater of Military Operations. The crew of the submarine showed high combat skill and heroism, damaging four and sinking ten enemy warships and maritime transports. An interesting fact, 19 times the crew of the submarine was declared dead and each time they returned whole and unharmed. The military feats of the crew of the submarine S-56 were awarded the Order of the Red Banner, she was awarded the title of Guards. The memorial was opened on May 9, 1975, the day of the 30th anniversary of the Victory over fascist Germany on the shore of the Golden Horn.