CHAPTER 26

RECOVERING THE VISOR

As stated already in the Chapter 24 the search for the visor was allegedly commenced on 05.10.94 by TURSAS and EVA-200, although at that time the visor was most probably located already adjacent and/or below the bulbous bow of the wreck.
The visor was finally "officially" found in position 59°23,0'N; 21°39,2'E in upside down condition. The video tape from the ROV investigation is not available.
During the time from 16-18 November 1994 the visor was lifted by the Finnish multi-purpose ice breaker NORDICA - assisted by the Swedish mine hunter FURUSUND - and brought to Hangö - see Enclosure 24.408.1 - where it was lifted ashore and placed on the premises of Levator Oy, still in upside down condition. It was left in the open air, totally unprotected, but still in remarkably good condition until 20.11.99. On this day the visor was picked-up by the Swedish navy and transported to Sweden.

The picture below was taken on 23.11.94.