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Coastal Artillery of Hanko memorial

334 The coastal artillery unit was established on 1.8.1921 and disbanded on 31.12.2002.

The last public rock carving and formation on the island. It was formed to commemorate the artillery unit´s 50 years in Hanko 1971 at the festivities in 1973, when this photo was taken.

The sad state of the memorial on 22.5.2023, showing how aggressively lichen and moss develop.

The artillery unit´s banner and insignia with the Russarö lighthouse and cannons.