Karjala

The Karjala, measuring 74 meters in length and 7.8 meters in width, stands as a Finnish naval vessel at the Aurajoki river mouth port.

Built in 1969 at the Wärtsilä shipyard in Helsinki, this Turunmaa-class gunboat served in the Finnish Navy until its decommissioning in 2002.

The vessel demonstrates Finnish naval engineering capabilities through its advanced electronics systems and specialized anti-submarine warfare design from the Cold War period.

Visitors can explore the ship's interior, including operational areas and technical installations, as part of the Forum Marinum maritime museum complex.

The vessel maintains its original naval equipment, including the Bofors 120mm automatic gun and multiple 40mm guns, showcasing military technology from the 1960s.

Location: Turku

Inception: 1969

Length: 74 m

Width: 7.8 m

Part of: Aurajoki river mouth port, shipyard and industrial area

GPS coordinates: 60.43564,22.23497

Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:01