Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov

Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov
Soviet stamp depicting Kornilov
Born	(1806-02-13)13 February 1806 Ryasnya, Tver Governorate, Russian Empire
Died	17 October 1854(1854-10-17) (aged 48) Sevastopol, Russian Empire
Buried	St. Vladimir's Cathedral, Sevastopol
Allegiance	Russian Empire
Service/branch	Imperial Russian Navy
Years of service	1821–1854
Rank	Admiral
Battles/wars	Russo-Turkish War Battle of Navarino Crimean War Battle of Sinop Siege of Sevastopol
Awards	Order of St. George Order of St. Vladimir Order of St. Anna

Vice Admiral Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov (Влади́мир Алексе́евич Корни́лов; 13 February 1806 – 17 October 1854) was a Russian naval officer who took part in the Crimean War and is known for his battle against the Pervaz-ı Bahrî in what is considered the first battle between steam ships.^[1]