Lost monuments
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Broken Line Memorial to the Estonia Disaster
Broken Line near the Old Town remembers the 1994 sinking of MS Estonia and journeys cut short.
The ferry Estonia sank on 28 September 1994, killing 852 people. The interrupted form of the memorial near the Great Coastal Gate offers a spare, powerful image of loss. Read names and inscriptions at the site rather than assuming that one artistic detail can tell every person’s story. The memorial brings a tragedy at sea into Tallinn’s streets, where it touches families, nations and the broader history of maritime safety.
Practical information
Address: Suur Rannavärav
Visit the memorial near the Great Coastal Gate via public paths. Keep the space quiet and give room to those remembering family and friends.