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Shipwreck or sea mystery · 2024

Unknown wrecks off Ruhnu

During survey work in 2024 Estonia's Transport Administration found three previously unknown wrecks in the Gulf of Riga near Ruhnu. Two wooden ships lie about 10 km west of the island at a depth of 40 metres, one 17 m long and 5.5 m wide, the other 24 m by 8 m. Five kilometres west of Ruhnu lies the wreck of an aircraft 8 m long with a 9 m wingspan, possibly a warplane. Who sailed or flew them is still unknown. The year before, 15 wrecks had been found in Estonian waters.

Open it on the map See the spot on the old maps and as it is today

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Transpordiamet leidis 2024. aastal mõõdistustööde käigus Liivi lahest Ruhnu lähedalt kolm seni tundmatut vrakki. Kaks puulaeva lebavad umbes 10 km saarest läänes 40 meetri sügavusel, üks 17 m pikk ja 5,5 m lai, teine 24 m pikk ja 8 m lai. Viis kilomeetrit Ruhnust läänes on 8 m pikkuse ja 9 m tiivaulatusega lennuki vrakk, võimalik, et sõjalennuk. Kellele need kuulusid, pole teada. Aasta varem oli Eesti vetest leitud 15 vrakki.

Map of the area around Unknown wrecks off Ruhnu
57.80244° N, 23.15900° E · Map: Maa- ja Ruumiamet

Source: ERR News, 28 May 2024: Several wrecks discovered close to Ruhnu Island ↗

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