Russian frigate Shtandart, docked in La Rochelle. This Russian frigate Shtandart replica launched 1999, is a remaking of the original Russia's Baltic fleets frigate made in 1703 by the decree of Tsar Peter I. The modern Shtandart is a training ship, and gives trips. The frigate is involved in tall ship maritime festivals and acts as goodwill Russian ambassador on its voyages. La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France, 18/11/2018
Date: 18/11/2018
Location: La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France
Photographer: Richard Keith Wolff