Ochakov, 1737

PLAN DER VESTUNG OTZAKOFF / wie solche nach der eroberung im Octobre 1737 / würcklich befunden

A plan showing the state of the fortress at Ochakov at the end of October 1737 after the failed Turkish siege. Russo-Turkish War (1735-9). Oriented with north-west to top (compass rose). The attribution to O.C. de Marin is made on stylistic grounds. The Russian army had successfully besieged Ochakov in July 1737 taking possession of the fortress. This plan shows the state of the fort in the aftermath of the Russian victory over the Turks at the end of October, after the Turks had failed in their attempt to retake the fortress. The Turkish siege began on 15 October and was abandoned during the night of 29-30 October. This detailed, large-scale plan shows the walls of the old, inner fortress, and the damage which was done to them during the first Russian attack in July. The camps of the captured Turks are seen on the west and east sides of the fortress. Additional text: [top right, in a cartouche representing a torn sheet of paper pinned to a board, a key, A-I, K-U, W, X, to the key features of the fortifications, and, a-f, to the gates of the town:] Renvoy. Condition: one fold line.