List of Estonian Navy ships

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List of Estonian Navy ships is a comprehensive listing of all ships that have been in service to the Estonian Navy. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

1918–1940

Destroyers

Torpedo boat

Submarines

Gunboats

Patrol boats

Minelayers

Minelayers/Minesweepers

Landing ship

Depot ships

1991–present

Patrol ship

Minelayers/Support ships

Minesweepers

Minehunters

Patrol boats

Pollution control vessel

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References

  1. ↑ "Laevastik" (in Estonian). mil.e. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  2. ↑ Õun, Mati. Eesti sõjalaevad 1918–1940 (in Estonian).
  3. ↑ Õun, Mati; Walter, Hannes; Sammalsoo, Peedu. Võitlused Läänemerel 1918–1919 (in Estonian).
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