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Loss of the Vesta
the Vesta
also: Веста, Vesta
The Russian steamer "Vesta," famous for an 1877 Russo-Turkish War engagement, which later collided with two other steamers and sank; recalled by Chekhov and the captain of the "Dir" in conversation after their own near collision, souring the mood and prompting Chekhov's passing pity for the captain's fate.
Reading notes
- To M. P. Chekhov, 28 July 1888. Parokhod "Dir". §22 we get to talking about the "Vesta,"
The "Vesta" was a real Russian steamer, once celebrated for an engagement during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78, that later collided with two other vessels and sank; recalling the disaster after the "Dir"'s own near collision turns the conversation grim and prompts Chekhov's pity for the captain.