EML Sulev

The EML Sulev is a Lindau-class minesweeper measuring 47 meters long and moored in Lennusadam harbor as part of Tallinn's maritime museum. Aboard, visitors can see advanced mine detection systems and naval technology from its operational decades.

The ship was built in 1957 at a Bremen shipyard as the first German naval vessel constructed after World War II. It later served the Estonian navy before being converted into a museum ship in 2009.

The vessel displays a crossbow symbol on its coat of arms, connecting to Estonian mythology, and bears the motto 'Certum Est' plus the emblem of Kuressaare town. These symbols reflect the ship's place in Estonian naval tradition.

Access to the ship requires climbing stairs, and the interior is tight, so visitors should wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to move carefully. Daytime visits work best when natural light reaches the spaces inside.

The vessel originally served under the German flag as a minesweeper and was later rebuilt by the Estonian navy to function as a minehunter. This dual history shaped both its technical design and the markings found throughout its interior spaces.

Location: Tallinn City

GPS coordinates: 59.45333,24.73950

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40