[BeauBo]

The crews of those large landing ships are probably aware by now, of the target painted on their backs.

Cezar Kunikov died February 14th 1943 - the same date as the ship was sunk.

[FtrPilot]

BeauBo: "The crews of those large landing ships are probably aware by now, of the target painted on their backs."

This would have to affect the morale of the crews...especially if none of the Caesar Kunikov crew survived.

[FtrPilot]

DEEP SIX: @StevenHorrobin has analyzed still frames from the sinking of the RU landing ship Caesar Kunikov. Struck port-side amidships, damage to the machine spaces is evident. Fire then spreads to the well deck; down by the stern, Caesar Kunikov lists to port and founders.

https://twitter.com/ChuckPfarrer/status/1757833779689726352