The Russian ship Moskva, launched on 22 May 1799 at Arkhangelsk, was a 74-gun ship of the line belonging to the Yaroslav class. She was nearly identical to her sister ship, Sviatoi Piotr, and both served as part of the Baltic Fleet. Constructed for combat, she featured a robust design typical of 74-gun ships of that era, with a significant armament and sturdy build suitable for line-of-battle tactics. Throughout her active service, the Moskva participated in multiple theaters, including the North Sea and the Mediterranean. Under the command of Gavril Sarychev, she engaged in the war against France between 1798 and 1800, operating as part of Vice-Admiral Baratynsky’s squadron. She took part in various naval actions, including sailing from Arkhangelsk to the English coast, surviving a storm, and operating in Lithuanian waters. In 1800, she returned to Kronstadt after a voyage from Portsmouth. Later, under commanders A. S. Babaev and Yegor Pavlovich de Goetzen, the Moskva was upgraded in 1804 with copper sheathing, enhancing her durability and seaworthiness. Her service included participation in the Russian campaign against Turkey and France, notably escorting troop transports, engaging in blockades, and participating in battles along the Adriatic coast, including actions near Venice, Ragusa, and Cattaro. She was involved in the blockade of Venice and the bombardment of French-held fortresses, demonstrating her versatility and importance in Russian naval operations. In 1807, after the Treaty of Tilsit, she was involved in re-occupying territories such as Corfu. Following her operational period, the Moskva was damaged in storms and, by 1808, was transferred to Toulon to join the French fleet. She was ceded to France in 1809, renamed Duquesne in 1811, and repurposed as a training ship and later a floating school. She served in this capacity until 1822, after which she became a floating prison before being dismantled between 1830 and 1833. The Moskva’s extensive service record highlights her significance in naval warfare and maritime history during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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