It was europes worst maritime disaster since world. Even today a great deal of folklore is created following catastrophes. Tragically, 852 people are known to have died when estonia sank in the early hours of september 28, 1994, but more than 1,000 may have perished, if, as reported, some 150 iraqi kurds were being smuggled to sweden in one of the trucks on its car deck. Many parties to the accident have given incorrect and misleading information to the public about the accident culminating in the publication of the final report investigating the accident on december 3, 1997 for references in brackets see chapter 7. Unfortunately it sank in the baltic sea, somewhere between these two ports. The sinking of the ms estonia 28th september 1994 going. What happened the estonia david ickes official forums. It joined both nato and the eu in the spring of 2004, formally joined the oecd in late 2010, and adopted the euro as its official currency on 1 january 2011. Court update on ms estonia sinking on 28 september 1994. Ms estonia sinking on 28 september 1994 claiming 852 lives. Whether there were also a transport on the 28 september a week later, is not confirmed. It was the worst peacetime sea catastrophe in european waters in the 20th century. The occupation of the baltic states involved the military occupation of the three baltic statesestonia, latvia and lithuaniaby the soviet union under the auspices of the 1939 molotovribbentrop pact in june 1940. Mar 27, 2008 852 people are known to have died when estonia sank in the early hours of september 28, 1994, but more than 1,000 may have perished, if, as reported, some 150 iraqi kurds were being smuggled to sweden in one of the trucks on its car deck.
In september 1991, two more branches in tallinn were organized, one estonian speaking, the other russian speaking. Ms estonia, the favorite conspiracy of the swedish radical right. The bodies of more than 759 estonia victims were left on the bottom of the baltic sea in relatively shallow water. The estline ferry was sailing from estonia to sweden in bad weather and heavy seas when it sent a distress signal saying it was listing heavily. Along with victims there 501 swedes, 282 estonians 10 finns and 44 people from other countries including canada. Another look at the sinking of the estonia ferry on september 28, 1994 at. The swedishowned ferry, on its way from tallinn, estonia, to stockholm, sweden, sank on the night of september 28, 1994, off the finnish coast. Ms estonia was a cruise ferry built in 197980 at the german shipyard meyer werft in papenburg. The estonia catastrophe is europes worst maritime disaster since world war ii. Author hugh hammonds new book the sinking of the estonia. Estonian ferry capsizes 1994 today in history 28 sep. On september 28, 1939, the pact of mutual assistance was signed which allowed the ussr to station a limited number of red army units in estonia.
Final report on the mv estonia disaster of 28 september 1994. It was sailing its regular route, from tallinn in estonia to the swedish capital stockholm. Apr 12, 2006 this book concerns the sinking of the passenger ferry estonia on september 28th, 1994, en route from estonia to sweden. List of books and articles about estonian history online.
This is a book about the estonia accident in the baltic sea september 28, 1994. The vessel capsized and sank in less than an hour, in the end settling sideways on the ocean floor at 80 meters deep. Pursuant to an agreement concluded between estonia, finland and sweden a joint accident investigation commission for the investigation of the capsizing of the passenger vessel mv estonia on 28 september 1994 was set up on 29 september 1994, in accordance. On the night of september 2728, 1994, the ferry ms estonia, carrying 989 passengers between tallinn and stockholm, sank in the baltic sea, hit by hard weather and winds measuring 9 on the beaufort scale, which caused enormous waves. Sep 28, 2018 just after midnight on september 28 th, 1994, the passenger ferry ms estonia sank in the baltic sea. Estonia sank on september 28, 1994, with 852 lives lost. She had been expected in stockholm the next morning at about 09.
Products, such as butter, milk, and cheese were widely known in the west european markets. Another look at the sinking of the estonia ferry on september 28, 1994 paperback. Before german crusaders invaded in the early th century, protoestonians of ancient estonia worshipped spirits of nature. Ms estonia project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Finnish nurse remembers estonia ferry tragedy, 25 years on. In september 1994, the passenger ferry estonia set out on an overnight cruise from tallinn, estonia to stockholm, sweden and sank in the baltic sea, killing nearly people in 35 minutes. Estonia was on a scheduled crossing with departure at 18. Estonia was on a scheduled crossing with departure at 19. Crown princess couple remember the estonia disaster the. The ship sank in 1994 in the baltic sea in one of the worst maritime disasters. Published on sep 28, 2018 on september 28, 1994, an estonian ferry capsized and sank in the baltic sea with the loss of 852 lives.
This book concerns the sinking of the passenger ferry estonia on september 28th, 1994, en route from estonia to sweden. Eesti, officially the republic of estonia estonian. Estonia, latvia and lithuania in the twentieth century by john hiden. On 28 september 1994 the passenger ship ms estonia crashed on a journey from tallinn to stockholm.
Economic difficulties, dissatisfaction with the estonian government policies that had sabotaged fulfillment of the pact and the estonian government and political orientation towards nazi germany led. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. A car and passenger ferry, ms estonia, has sunk in the baltic sea with 950 people on board. The roro ferry the estonia sank on the 28th of september, 1994, with the loss of about 852 lives. He also gave an interview about the book in swebbtv. About 30 people have been rescued, but officials say hopes of finding other passengers alive in the extremely. Another look at the sinking of the estonia ferry on september 28, 1994 examines alternative explanations in view of postsoviet chaos, proceeding from the theory that the estonia had a hole from a collision or an explosion.
The hole another look at the sinking of the estonia ferry on september 28, 1994. The history of estonia forms a part of the history of europe. Another look at the sinking of the estonia ferry on september 28, 1994. The first meetinghouse in estonia was dedicated following a twoday open house, which drew significant media attention. Even though swedish journalists found out and confirmed that there were secret transports of nonswedish weapons from estonia to sweden on the ferry estonia. Final report on the capsizing on 28 september 1994 in the.
Legends connected with the sinking of the ferry estonia on. Maritime cyprus admin october 1, 2016 the sinking of the ferry vessel ms estonia in the baltic sea is an accident that will haunt the maritime domain for long years and even beyond. Laar lost a vote of confidence in 1995 and was replaced by tiit vahi, who headed two centrist coalition governments and survived a vote of confidence early in 1997, but resigned shortly thereafter. Following estonian independence, the ship was purchased by estlines in 1993 and was the largest ship flying the estonian flag at the time of its sinking.
Nineteen years later, there still has been no trial in the court in paris to determine who is responsible for europes. On september 27, 1994, ms estonia left tallinn with 989 passengers on board and in the night it wrecked in the baltic sea. As a result, it can be useful to identify a ship by using the imo number. The video gives an account of this terrible tragedy, together with the authors personal.
It was the largest civilian ship disaster in europe after the second world war with 852 people were killed, include 551 swedes. Sink argentinas carrier 1982 the secret british falklands war mission duration. The sinking of the estonia in the baltic sea on 28091994. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Europe estonia the world factbook central intelligence. Peep kivit later became the first native branch president. Lies and truths about the mv estonia accident heiwa co. Another look at the sinking of the estonia ferry on september 28th 1994. The author noted that two students missed class on september 28, 1994. Another look at the sinking of the estonia ferry on september 28, 1994 1 by drew wilson isbn. Recently, i read a book about the estonia catastrophe.
Another look at the sinking of the estonia ferry on september 28, 1994 paperback october 20, 20 by drew wilson author 4. September 28, 1994 mv estonia sinking claims 852 lives. On september 28, 1994, the ferry estonia was on its way from tallinn to stockholm when it got caught up in the storm, capsized and sunk with 852 people on board. Mf estonia in memoriam mf estonia sank natten mellem 2728 september 1994. Shortly after midnight, two concussions rocked the ship. Eesti vabariik, is a country on the eastern coast of the baltic sea in northern europe. Sep 10, 2015 on september 28, 1994, the ferry estonia was on its way from tallinn to stockholm when it got caught up in the storm, capsized and sunk with 852 people on board. Legends connected with the sinking of the ferry estonia on september 28, 1994 eda kalmre the estonian folklorist oskar loorits 190061 has observed that most religions of the world have developed around death and funeral. Sep 28, 2012 september 28, 2012 leave a comment photo. Just after midnight on september 28 th, 1994, the passenger ferry ms estonia sank in the baltic sea. The video gives an account of this terrible tragedy, together with the authors personal view of the causes of the demise. The estonia was scheduled to travel from tallinn in estonia to stockholm in sweden. The last russian troops were withdrawn from estonia in aug. Another look at the sinking of the estonia ferry on september 28, 1994 drew wilson.
Estonia disaster was there a coverup encyclopedia titanica. Truth about estonia tragedy revealed facts are facts. Pursuant to an agreement concluded between estonia, finland and sweden a joint accident investigation commission for the investigation of the capsizing of the passenger vessel mv estonia on 28 september 1994 was set up on 29 september 1994, in accordance with a decision taken by the prime. Aug 27, 2009 the roro ferry the estonia sank on the 28th of september, 1994, with the loss of about 852 lives. Nineteen years later, there still has been no trial in the court in paris to determine who is responsible for. Daylight saving time changes 1994 in tallinn, estonia. Final report on the capsizing on 28 september 1994 in the baltic sea of the roro passenger vessel mv estonia. Eighteen years ago today, the baltic ferry mv estonia sank in heavy seas while en route from talinn, estonia to stockholm, sweden. When local daylight time was about to reach sunday, september 25, 1994, 3. On september 27, 1994, the estonianflagged roro passenger ferry mv estonia. Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on sep 25, 1994 than the day before. Joint accident investigation commission of estonia, finland and. A mayday call was released shortly after midnight, but when the rescue mission commenced, it was only possible to save.
After the mv estonia ferry disaster a swedish nationwide survey of. Stefan torssell born 1946 is a swedish sea captain, author, lecturer, politician, and reporter known for his book ms estonia svenska statens haveri which purports to reveal controversial information about the swedish governmental cover up of the about the ms estonia sinking. Estonia in viking line livery by mark markefelt 19182009 maritime museum cc bysa 4. The ferry quickly listed to starboard and sank into the frigid baltic sea in less than 45 minutes. The ferry sank in record time and took many of the passengers with it. It is bordered to the north by the gulf of finland with finland on the other side, to the west by the baltic sea with sweden on the other side, to the south by latvia 343 km, and to the east by lake peipus and russia 338. Since the last russian troops left in 1994, estonia has been free to promote economic and political ties with the west. The sinking of the ms estonia 28th september 1994 going postal. Apr 8, 2017 ms estonia was a swedish ferry known as the viking line that sunk in 1994 after bow visor failure.
Nineteen years later, there still has been no trial in the court in paris to. Oct 07, 2010 sink argentinas carrier 1982 the secret british falklands war mission duration. A ship can change name and flag state through time, but the imo number remains the same through the hulls entire lifetime. Joint accident investigation commission of estonia, finland and sweden. The baltic ferry estonia, en route from tallinn to stockholm with some 1,000 passengers and crew on board, sank on september 28, 1994. Estonia sank on september 28, 1994, with 852 lives lost only 93 bodies were recovered. Jun 09, 2002 recently, i read a book about the estonia catastrophe. Information about the vessel may be found at imo 7921033. Designed for use as a ferry, the estonia was launched in 1980 as the viking sally. The estonia disaster occurred on wednesday, 28 september 1994, between about 00. Estonia relatives need to take urgent action to save litigation process. Jan 14, 2020 on the night of september 2728, 1994, the ferry ms estonia, carrying 989 passengers between tallinn and stockholm, sank in the baltic sea, hit by hard weather and winds measuring 9 on the beaufort scale, which caused enormous waves. The first copies of the estonian translation of the book of mormon arrived in estonia.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Just after midnight on the 28th of september 1994, the estonianflagged roro. Final report on the capsizing on 28 september 1994 in the baltic sea of the roro. September 25, 20 estonia sank on september 28, 1994, with 852 lives lost. Estonia the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Wikicommons eighteen years ago today, the baltic ferry mv estonia sank in heavy seas while en route from talinn, estonia to stockholm, sweden. Humans settled in the region of estonia near the end of the last glacial era, beginning from around 8500 bc. Nineteen years later, there still has been no trial in the court in paris to determine who is responsible for read more.
A paris court rejected a compensation claim this month july 2019 related to the 1994 sinking of an estonian ferry. See more ideas about ms estonia, viking line and baltic sea. They were then annexed into the soviet union as constituent republics in august 1940, though most western powers and nations never. Another look at the sinking of the estonia ferry on. The first branch a small congregation organized in the former soviet union was in tallinn on january 28, 1990, presided over by a finnish missionary, hari aho. Ms estonia, the favorite conspiracy of the swedish radical. Shortly after the incident, stefan torssell was hired at the swedish maritime administration and met the victims families and began investigating the event on his spare time. In september 1994, the passenger ferry estonia set out on an overnight cruise. A mayday call was released shortly after midnight, but when the rescue mission commenced, it was only possible. Before the second world war, estonias economy was based on agriculture, but there was a significant knowledge sector, with the university city of tartu known for scientific contributions, and a growing industrial sector, similar to that of neighbouring finland. I think it is a fairly objective book on the sinking so if anyone is interested in the estonia and all the facts and theories related to the story i can highly recommend it. Passenger ferry, estonia, sinks, killing 852 history. Hugh was teaching at a university in estonia when the car ferry estonia sank in the baltic sea with a loss of life of over nine hundred souls.
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