 The people of Odessa welcome the sailors, but they attract the police as they mobilize against the government.The best-known sequence of the film is set on the Odessa steps, connecting the waterfront with the central city.The citizenry of Odessa take to their ships and boats, sailing out to the "Potemkin" to show their support to the sailors and donate supplies, while a crowd of others gather at the Odessa steps to witness the happenings and cheer on the rebels.