In July 1855, the allied squadron tried to go past Taganrog to Rostov on Don, entering the Don River through the Mius River. On 12 July 1855 HMS Jasper grounded near Taganrog thanks to a fisherman who moved buoys into shallow water. The Cossacks captured the gunboat with all of its guns and blew it up. The third siege attempt was made 19–31 August 1855, but the city was already fortified and the squadron could not approach close enough for landing operations. The allied fleet left the Gulf of Taganrog on the 2nd September 1855, with minor military operations along the Azov Sea coast continuing until late autumn 1855. COUNT 5
QSN1 What caused the HMS Jasper to get stuck in shallow water? ANS1 a fisherman who moved buoys QSN2 Who blew up the HMS Jasper? ANS2 The Cossacks QSN3 During what days did the allied squadron third siege attempt take place? ANS3 19–31 August QSN4 The allied fleet departed the Gulf of Taganrog on what date? ANS4 2nd September QSN5 Why did the third siege attempt fail? ANS5 the city was already fortified