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Paul GoynkisNaval engineer, shipbuilding organizer and creator of torpedo boats
Date of Birth: 01.11.1889
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Content:
- Pavel Gustavovich Gojnkis: Pioneer of Soviet Shipbuilding
- Engineering Prowess
- Naval Service and Academia
- Shipbuilding Pioneer
- Far Eastern Innovations
- Imprisonment and Resilience
- Post-War Achievements
- Legacy and Death
Pavel Gustavovich Gojnkis: Pioneer of Soviet Shipbuilding
Early Life and EducationBorn on November 1, 1889, in Poland, Pavel Gustavovich Gojnkis traced his roots to German merchants. In 1911, he graduated from the Kronstadt Naval Engineering School and embarked on his shipbuilding career.
Engineering Prowess
Gojnkis' expertise led him to various positions, including junior shipbuilding assistant at the port's emergency docks. He later joined the "Russud" plant in Nikolaev as an engineer and enrolled in the Naval Academy in 1913.
Naval Service and Academia
World War I interrupted Gojnkis' studies. He was dispatched to Arkhangelsk to install artillery on civilian ships. After the war, he resumed his education, graduating from the Naval Academy in 1916. He remained at his alma mater as a professor of shipbuilding theory and headed the Baltic Plant's shipbuilding bureau.
Shipbuilding Pioneer
During the 1920s, Gojnkis rose to the position of Chief Shipbuilding Engineer at the Baltic Plant. His contributions to Soviet shipbuilding were significant: he spearheaded the reconstruction of barges and lighters for the Northern Sea Route and the construction of the first Soviet timber carriers and passenger ships.
Far Eastern Innovations
Gojnkis is credited with establishing the Tyumen Shipbuilding Plant. He devised a technique for assembling lightweight ships and submarines from sections transported from shipyards in the country's central region to the Far East. He also led shipyards in Vladivostok, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, and the Main Administration of Marine Shipbuilding Industry during the 1920s and 1930s.
Imprisonment and Resilience
In 1938, Gojnkis was imprisoned, but his passion for shipbuilding endured behind bars. He designed several warship projects during his incarceration.
Post-War Achievements
After his release in 1948, Gojnkis developed a design for missile boats and oversaw their mass production. This innovation earned him the Stalin Prize in 1951 and a second Order of the Red Banner of Labor in 1952.
Legacy and Death
Pavel Gojnkis passed away in Leningrad on March 21, 1961, leaving an indelible mark on Soviet shipbuilding. His legacy includes the establishment of several shipyards, the introduction of innovative construction methods, and the development of missile boats that revolutionized naval warfare.
