A while
back, a small Soviet (1940-1941) map case containing pencils and seven tightly
folded different maps was found. One of the maps immediately stood out. It is
very large and covers the entire length of the Gulf of Finland. The borders of
the Soviet Marine Base or "Gangut" is clearly marked.
Detail of the large map found in Hanko. Photo Jan Fast/Hanko 1941 project.
Yesterday
on the 12th of February 2020 me together with MA archaeologist Teemu Väisänen
and museum curator Kim Kidron we had a first look at the contents of the map case.
The maps are very fragile and require immediate conservation before they can be
studied further.
Detail of the large map found in Hanko. Photo Jan Fast/Hanko 1941 project.
The
complete find will be published in English later this year as soon as
conservation work is finished. The map case and its contents will be put on
display at the big, one year long "Hanko 1941" exhibition in the
spring of 2025!
Detail of the large map found in Hanko. Photo Jan Fast/Hanko 1941 project.
Read more about the find on the "Hanko 1941" web page by clicking on the link below!
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