One of the largest sailing ships of the Russian Fleet joined it in 1839. Shi became a participant in practical and cruising voyages. The ship distinguished itself during the Crimean War, during the defense of the fortress of Sveaborg from the Anglo-French squadron. The ship model in 1:48 scale was made in the Workshop of Modeling skills at the New Admiralty by the famous Russian model master Ivan Egorov. It was in the collection of General Admiral Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich// 1850-s
