Malygin (icebreaker)

The Malygin was a Soviet and later Russian icebreaker named after Stepan Malygin, an 18th-century Russian Arctic explorer.

The Malygin was built in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, by Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson, and launched in 1916. Originally intended for the Russian Navy, its construction was disrupted by the First World War and the Russian Revolution. It eventually entered service with the Soviet Union.

The icebreaker played a crucial role in developing and maintaining the Northern Sea Route, navigating through thick Arctic ice to facilitate shipping and resource exploration. It participated in numerous scientific expeditions and rescue operations in the Arctic.

Throughout its service life, the Malygin underwent several modernizations and refits to extend its operational capabilities. It remained in service for many decades, contributing significantly to Soviet and Russian Arctic operations.

Following its decommissioning, the Malygin was scrapped.