The 'Fortuna' is considered the oldest surviving Russian warship in the world.
Peter the Great supervised the construction of his flotilla on the shores of Lake Pleshcheyevo between 1688 and 1693.
The original boat house, known as the 'Botny Dom', was constructed in the early 19th century specifically to protect the vessel.
The White Palace on the grounds was built in 1853 to serve as a banquet hall for regional officials.
The site was established as a tourist attraction as early as 1803 by order of Prince Dolgorukov.
The boat survived a massive fire in the late 18th century that destroyed most of the other toy vessels.
The Museum-Manor 'Boat of Peter I' is a historical site located on Gremyach Hill overlooking Lake Pleshcheyevo. It preserves the 'Fortuna', the only surviving vessel from Peter the Great's 'toy flotilla' built in the late 17th century. The estate includes a 19th-century 'White Palace' used for gala receptions, a rotunda, and an obelisk commemorating the Russian Navy. It marks the birthplace of the Russian fleet, where Peter I practiced naval maneuvers as a youth. The site operates as a branch of the Pereslavl-Zalessky State Museum-Reserve. Visitors can view the original hull of the 'Fortuna' inside a purpose-built boat house. The surrounding park features preserved historical landscaping and views of the lake. It remains one of the oldest provincial museum estates in Russia.
From the balcony of the White Palace looking out over the lake and the historic park entrance.
Walk down the path from the manor to the lakeshore for a better sense of the scale of Peter's training grounds.
Check the museum's rotating exhibition schedule in the White Palace, which often highlights regional history and naval art.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to navigate the sloping terrain of the Gremyach Hill park area.
Do not attempt to walk on the protected historical turf of the manor park; stay on designated paths.
Closed on Mondays and the last Thursday of every month.
