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Monday, February 10, 2025

Remembering the Estonia Disaster

Published: 2024-09-29

On the 30th anniversary of the Estonia disaster, survivors and families gathered to honor the 852 lives lost when the ferry sank in the Baltic Sea.

Among the attendees was Petter Ehrnsten, a survivor who recalls the chaos of that night as being trapped in a cold washing machine.

King Carl XVI Gustaf emphasized the importance of remembering the tragedy to honor both the victims and survivors.

Petri Laapas, an eyewitness from a nearby ship, recounted the haunting cries for help and the rescue efforts that followed.

The disaster remains a poignant memory for many, with calls for further investigation into the tragedy's circumstances.