World War II Soviet torpedo fragment recovered off Helsinki coast
A 4.2-metre piece of a Soviet World War II torpedo was identified after drifting near Helsinki's harbor.
Police discovered an object floating in the waters off Helsinki and secured the area. The Finnish Heritage Agency examined the find and concluded it is the central section of a Soviet torpedo from the Second World War, missing its nose and tail. The torpedo measured about 4.2 metres in length. The Defence Forces later disposed of the relic, and no criminal activity is suspected.
Why it matters
The find highlights ongoing efforts to identify and manage historic military debris in busy waterways.
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