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sinking of the Estonia: Quick Facts

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Date September 28, 1994
Location Baltic Sea

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A large section of the Estonia shipwreck's bow ramp is hoisted from the sea onto the deck of the Viking Reach vessel at night, with crew members in orange suits observing.
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