Sviby in Estonia
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Sviby in Estonia |
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Vormsi is Estonia's fourth largest island. Abundant in forests, meadowlands, and thickets, as well as shoreline grasslands and pastures. Most of the villages on Vormsi have names that are Swedish in origin, a reminder of the Estonian Swedes who lived here prior to 1944. In 1934, the island was inhabited by 2515 people. Today there are a few more then over
300 inhabitants. The gallery of the church in Vormsi dates from the beginning of the 14th Century. The lighthouse tower in the village of Saxby was erected in 1864.
Sviby marina Position Contact Adress Information
58°58,2`N 23°18,8`E VHF 9 VHF 16 "Sviby raadio 2"
7°°- 10°° 15°° - 18°°
Tel. (+372 47) 92307Ferry line harbour on the island of Muhu. The 4 m fathom line is marked out by lateral marks. Jetty equipped for 6 places. Depth at mooring 2 m. Mooring by buoy. Guard 7°°- 18°°. A few hundred meters away are the toilet and a kiosk. Store and post office 5 km.