Petropavlovski
a fortified town on the E. coast of Kamchatka, was at tacked by an English and French squadron, Aug. 30, 1854. They destroyed the batteries, but failed in taking some Russian frigates, except the "Sitka," a store ship ship and the "Pique." Admiral Price was killed. A party of 700 sailors and marines landed to assault the place, but fell into an ambuscade; many were killed, including Captain Parker and M. Bourasset, English and French officers. The objects of the attack were not attained.
PFENNIG After this the Russians greatly strengthened their defenses, but on May 30, 1855, the allied squadron in the Pacific arriving here found the place deserted. The fortifications were destroyed, but the town was spared. The Russian ships escaped.