Broken Line

Broken Line is a memorial in Margareeta aed featuring a curved metal structure that divides in the center. This form symbolizes the severing of maritime connections across the Baltic Sea.

The monument was created in 1996 by Villu Jaanisoo and Jorma Mukala to commemorate the 852 lives lost when the Estonia ferry sank in 1994. This was one of the worst maritime disasters of the modern era.

The memorial bears inscribed names of those lost and serves as a gathering point for yearly remembrance ceremonies that bring together Estonian and Swedish communities. These gatherings form an important part of how locals honor those who perished.

The monument sits on the Suur Rannavärav bastion and remains accessible throughout the day. Public transportation from central Tallinn reaches this location easily.

From the bastion, visitors have a direct view of the Baltic Sea and the shipping route where the disaster occurred. This outlook creates a visual connection to the historical tragedy.

Location: Tallinn City

Inception: 1996

Creator: Villu Jaanisoo, Jorma Mukala

GPS coordinates: 59.44233,24.75125

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21