Navy leutnant Gr.Tigerstedt, gunboat Ilmarin commander. Kiizin Archipelago 1942.06.06

Navy leutnant

Finnish seamens practising maritime signal flags use. Helsinki, 1942.04.25

Practicing signal flags

Finnish navy anniversary was celebrated under a monument of the Second Battle of Svensksund where Swedish navy won decisive victory against Russian Empire navy 9 July 1790. battle was fought in the Gulf of Finland outside the present day city of Kotka.

Kriegsmarine officers took part for the celebration with the Finnish hosts. Kotka 9.7.1942