February 26 — by decree of Peter I, the Tula Arms Plant was founded.
June 28 — in the presence of Peter I, the first ship of the line laid down at the St. Petersburg Admiralty for the Baltic Fleet was launched. Since the ship was laid down soon after the victory over the Swedes, it was given the name “Poltava.” Built exclusively by Russian craftsmen, it possessed good maneuverability and other seakeeping qualities. All foreign specialists recognized the 54-gun ship as one of the best in the world among ships of its class. Peter ordered the use of the St. Andrew’s flag in the navy.