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“Laeva viimne ohe” is a striking sculpture located on the Pakri Peninsula near Paldiski. It symbolizes the final sigh of a ship before wrecking in the waves of the Baltic Sea. The current 3.3-meter fiberglass replica was erected in 2018, but the idea originates from renowned Estonian sculptor Amandus Adamson, who created the original porcelain version in 1902 (now held at the Tartu Art Museum). The sculpture depicts a broken ship’s mast with tight sails, capturing the dramatic moment when human effort confronts the power of nature. It is not only an artistic installation but also a tribute to sailors whose lives were deeply connected with the risks and battles of the stormy Baltic. This sculpture has become one of Paldiski’s symbols and a beloved spot for visitors, inviting reflection on the sea’s greatness and human fragility.
Sculptures
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