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Questions about Great Port of Saint Petersburg

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Nikolay Putilov begin preparations for the Sea Port of St. Petersburg?

Nikolay Putilov began preparations for the Sea Port of St. Petersburg in 1869 with a plan to build a sea canal from Kronstadt to the city.

Who completed the work on the Great Port of St. Petersburg after Nikolay Putilov died?

Companions S. P. Maksimovich and Finland Swedish engineer completed the work following Putilov's sudden death.

What is the total water area covered by the central unit of the Great Port of St. Petersburg?

The water area covers 616.93 square kilometers within the Neva River Delta.

How many berths are available at the Great Port of St. Petersburg?

There are 147 berths available for vessels along the 21.7 kilometer coastline.

When was the channel opened to ship passage for the Great Port of St. Petersburg?

The channel opened to ship passage on the 15th of May 1885 when a new Maritime Trade Port officially opened.