ID: |
1235 |
Name: |
Vanya |
Inserted: |
29.01.2013 |
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Country of origin: |
Russia |
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Date: |
20th century |
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Sinking time: |
teadmata |
Propulsion: |
motorship |
Address: |
Inland sea, Soome laht, Tallinna laht |
Found: |
Yes |
Purpose: |
warship |
Vessel type: |
minesweeper |
Coordinates: |
59:28.889 N 24:43.553 E |
Open map: |
Open map |
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History: |
The Vanya-type Russian minesweeper with a wooden hull was meant to be used in sea areas near the coast. As they aged the military equipment was removed and they were deliberately sunk in coastal waters, away from shipping lanes. |
Cargo: |
empty |
Story of Sinking: |
Deliberately sunk when written off and looted. |
Object Data: |
Length of the ship 40 meters, width 7.3 meters, displacement 200 tons. |
Maerial: |
wood |
Description of Location: |
Tallinn Bay, coast of Paljassaar, at a depth of 17 meters. Harjumaa. |
Resource Links & Literature: |
Jane´s Fighting Ships 1988 - 1989. London. |
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Discovery Date: |
2000 |
Discoverer: |
Estonian Maritime Museum |