Petropavlovsk was a Russian nuclear submarine base in the 1970’s that sent subs over to the west coast of our country to spy on naval stations in Washington and California. We had our fast attack subs stationed off the coast to follow the Russian subs. I still remember periscope liberty and seeing the volcanoes above the city.
“” “” .... The allied commanders, Price and Fevrier-Despointes, sailed into Avachinskaya Bay on August 29. Unaware that Aurora had gone to ground at Petropavlovsk, the allies earlier had detached Amphitrite, Artémise, and Trincomalee on independent cruises off the coasts of California to show the flag and protect British and French trade from the perceived threat posed by the Russian frigate. This left the invading force with the vessels Amphitrite, Artémise, and Obligado. and their combined crews of 2,600 men.... “” “”
History repeats itself. Although US and Russia were more like allies at the time. The British not so much to both.
Ahh.. the sea of “O”