Vanalinn in Kesklinna in Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia — Northern Europe (the Baltics States)
Mälestusmärk “Katkenud Liin”
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“Broken Line”
M/S Estonia Memorial
Photographed by Grace C. Miller, May 28, 2012
1. Malestusmark “Katkenud Liin”/ “Broken Line” Marker
Malestusmark “Katkenud Liin”
Parvlaeva ESTONIA katastroofis
28. septembril 1994.aastal
Hukkunud 852 inimesele.
“Broken Line”
In memory of
the 852 people who lost their
lives in the ESTONIA
passenger ferry catastrophe
on 28 September 1994.
Erected 1996.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Notable Events • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lost at Sea series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1994.
Location. 59° 26.53′ N, 24° 45.113′ E. Marker is in Kesklinna, Harju maakond, in Tallinn. It is in Vanalinn. It is on Rannamäe tee just east of Pikk Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is outside the old Tallinn city wall, on the parkway southeast of Pikk Street and the “Fat Margaret” tower - in the direction of the Tallinn passenger ship terminal. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kesklinna, Harju maakond 10111, Estonia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Baltic States, the Schengen Area, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Soviet Union and also the Russian Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Polish Submarine "ORZEŁ" - September 1939 (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); British Royal Navy in the Estonian War of Independence (about 150 meters
this page online
Also see . . . MS Estonia. (Submitted on November 24, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. artists: Villu Jaanisoo and Jo Mälestusmärk “Katkenud Liin” / “Broken Line”
Photographed by Wikipedia
2. M/S Estonia Memorial
The Katkenud liin ("Broken line") monument to victims of the M/S Estonia's 1994 sinking (see w:en:M/S Estonia). The missing middle part represents the sudden end of the lives of the victims. It is in located in Tallinn, Estonia, and by Riho Luuse and Jaan Saar, completed in September 28 1996. There is another M/S Estonia victims monument in Sweden, and the ship on the Baltic Sea floor in Finland in an international monument.
Photographed by Grace C. Miller, May 28, 2012
3. Mälestusmärk “Katkenud Liin” / “Broken Line” -
Photographed by Grace C. Miller, May 28, 2012
4. Paks Margareeta, the landmark "Fat Margaret" tower
Photographed by Grace C. Miller, May 28, 2012
5. The Viru Street gateway to the old walled city of Tallinn
west of the "Broken Line" Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,213 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on December 17, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on November 24, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
