The Aleksander class frigate was the largest Russian archipelago navy class ship in 1790 on the Baltic Sea. Five of these ships took part in the Second Battle of Svensksund on July 9th and were lost (taken over, sunk, or burnt), while eight frigates in total were built during the war of 1788–1790 against Sweden. Aleksandr class frigates had a typical ship rig of the period. Aleksandr class is known as an archipelago or rowing frigate. The hull has nine smaller holes between gun deck main gun ports.

Hull dimensions:
•	Length at waterline: 39.60 m
•	Greatest width (breadth): 9.80 m
•	Greatest depth: 3.6 m

Project ship 01B, Russian Aleksander Frigate Class, Open sails, 9.5.2020, programs: Blender, Substance Painter, UE4

This model was created in the National Museum of Finland project "Historia eläväksi digitaalisella tarinankerronnalla" by Zoan Oy.

Aleksandr class archipelago frigate

A warehouse that used to store bricks about a decade ago.

Photos taken with A7RIV + Sony 20mm + Parrot Anafi.

Processed with Metashape + Blender

Destroyed Warehouse In Kaarina, Finland

Right hand and forearm of dark [tempered steel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempering_(metallurgy)) c. 1575-1625.

According to legend the arm of Royal Secretary Olof Sverkersson Elfkarl, in office during the reign of Swedish kings [Johan III](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_III_of_Sweden), [Sigismund](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigismund_III_Vasa) and [Karl IX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_IX_of_Sweden).

Olof Sverkersson was called Olof Turncoat in many parts of the country and in [Finland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland) (which was a part of [Sweden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden) at that time) they called him Olof Perkelson, i.e. Olof Son of the Devil.

The arm was included in the [Skokloster](https://goo.gl/Mspd5w) collection in the 1750’s when a substantial amount of objects were transferred from Salsta manor, previously owned by the [Bielke](https://goo.gl/F78x9L) family, to Skokloster. The arm had been in the Bielke armoury “since time immemorial”.

Iron Hand - Prosthetic Arm

This bridge was built in 2005 with traditional methods. It's part of Kurala Kylämäki cultural surroundings.

Photos taken with D5300 + 10mm Sigma fisheye + Parrot Anafi

Processed with Metashape + Blender

Jaaninoja Bridge in Turku, Kurala, Finland

The Aleksander class frigate Svjatoi Nikolai was the largest Russian archipelago navy class ship in 1790. The ship sunk in the Second Battle of Svensksund (Ruotsinsalmi) on July 9th 1790 and was rediscovered in 1948. Aleksandr class frigates had a typical ship rig of the period. Aleksandr class is known as an archipelago or rowing frigate.

Hull dimensions:
•	Length at waterline: 39.60 m
•	Greatest width (breadth): 9.80 m
•	Greatest depth: 3.6 m

Ship 01A, Russian Aleksander Frigate Class, Open sails, 9.5.2020, programs: Blender, Substance Painter, UE4

This model was created in the Maritime Museum of Finland project "Historia eläväksi digitaalisella tarinankerronnalla" by Zoan Oy and is part of Smoke on the Waves experience at Maritime Centre Vellamo. https://kohtalonaruotsinsalmi.fi/

Russian archipelago frigate Svjatoi Nikolai

The wreck is unusually well preserved for a ship built with clinker technique It was found in Stockholm archepelago by Niklas Ekström. It´s app 20 m long and 7,8 m wide. It also has its cargo still in place. There are a little over 30 barrels visible, mostly containing so called osmund iron. Barrels with tar, ash and butter is also found in the hold. The date of the ship is based on dendro. It date´s the wreck to 1540´s (provenance Stockholm) and has been repaired in the 1550´s (provenance, south of Finland). All dated timbers are pine.
The wreck has three masts and all it’s the rigging seems to be intact at the site. Blocs, deadeyes and the bowsprit i visible at the wreck site. Personal belongings, copper pot in the stove and som fabrics are also visible. 
Iron exports was then, and still is, one of Sweden’s most important exports but the knowledge of historic cargo ships, the trade routes and the quality of the iron is almost unknown. This wreck will be surveyd together with Jernkontoret 2021 and forward.

The Osmund wreck

A grey granite stone church built in 1912.

Photos taken with A7RIV + 28-200mm Tamron + Parrot Anafi

Processed with Metashape + Instant meshes + Blender

Västanfjärd stone church in Kemiö, Finland

This log house is from the 18th century. It's located in Nousiainen, Finland.

The shingle wood roof was recently restored by the stundets of TAO (Turun ammattiopistosäätiö).

Pokkala Log house in Nousiainen, Finland

A stone church made from the grey granite of Karuna. Built in 1908-1910 and it is designed by Josef Stenbäck.

Pictures taken With D5300 + 10mm Sigma + Parrot Anafi

Stone church in Karuna, Finland

Mikkeli Cathedral was built in 1897 on Ristimäki, in the heart of Mikkeli, Finland.

The cathedral was designed by Finnish architect Josef Stenbäck, and it represents the Gothic Revival style.

The church has 1,200 seats, and back in the day nearly all of the townspeople of that time could fit in at the same time. Nowadays the church holds many events, like concerts, in addition to religious happenings.

Mikkeli Cathedral

Hemmema (Hämeenmaa) Styrbjörn was one of the newest and strongest ships to take part in the war between Sweden and Russia 1788-1790. Launched in the spring of 1790 alongside its sister ships Hjalmar and Starkotter, it was the largest archipelago fleet frigate in Sweden and the flagship of the Swedish line in the second battle of Svensksund (Ruotsinsalmi). This ship type is very similar to ocean-going frigates and the Russian Aleksandr class in armament, size and rigging, allthough this ship in particular had larger 36-pounders on the main deck.

Hull dimensions:
•	Length at waterline: 43.3 m
•	Greatest width (breadth): 10.7 m
•	Greatest depth: 3 m

Ship 04, Swedish Hemmema frigate, closed sails, 15.5.2020, programs: 3ds Max, UE4.

This model was created in the Maritime Museum of Finland project "Historia eläväksi digitaalisella tarinankerronnalla" by Zoan Oy and is part of Smoke on the Waves experience at Maritime Centre Vellamo. https://kohtalonaruotsinsalmi.fi/

Swedish Hemmema Styrbjörn

King Gustav III of of Sweden took part in the archipelago fleet battles in 1789-1790 traveling with the fleet. He had two vessels, the larger schooner Amphion and a small yacht Amadis. This yacht was designed by F. H. Chapman. It is similar to other single mast relay and signal boats used by the Swedish archipelago fleet. King Gustav III was on board Amadis just behind the frigates at line of battle at the start of the battle. The Amadis had a single main mast with main, gallant and top, gavel behind and bowsprit and flysprit in bow.

Hull dimensions:
•	Length at waterline: 16.63 m (at keel 16.33 m)
•	Greatest width (breadth): 5.73 m
•	Greatest depth: 1.78 m

Ship 07, Swedish royal yacht Amadis, closed sails, 12.5.2020, programs: 3ds Max, UE4.

This model was created in the Maritime Museum of Finland project "Historia eläväksi digitaalisella tarinankerronnalla" by Zoan Oy and is part of Smoke on the Waves experience at Maritime Centre Vellamo. https://kohtalonaruotsinsalmi.fi/

Swedish royal yacht Amadis

Paimio Sanatorium is a former tuberculosis sanatorium in Paimio, Southwest Finland, designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. 

Aalto received the design commission having won the architectural competition for the project held in 1929. The building was completed in 1933, and soon after received critical acclaim both in Finland and abroad. 

The building served exclusively as a tuberculosis sanatorium until the early 1960s, when it was converted into a general hospital. Today the building is owned by Turku University Hospital but is not functioning as a hospital; rather, the building has functioned as private rehabilitation center for children since 2014. The sanatorium has been nominated to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

![](https://i.imgur.com/98kzMsv.jpg)

Paimio Sanatorium

Incomplete 34 m² cave in First World War base XXXIV:14 in [Krepost Sveaborg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krepost_Sveaborg) land front defense line in Westend, Espoo, Finland. The base was built in 1915 - 1918.

More info:

* [Location in Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/bxs5aSkug1Wo16sS7)
* [Wikipedia: Krepost Sveaborg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krepost_Sveaborg)
* [John Lagerstedt , Markku Saari: Krepost Sveaborg](http://www.novision.fi/viapori/eavaus.htm)
* [Finnish Heritage Agency site info](https://www.kyppi.fi/to.aspx?id=112.1000008023) (only in finnish)

Cave in WW1 base Westend, Espoo, Finland

An old Mill in Tuorla, Kaarina, Finland.

The building is in pretty bad shape and there were posted warnings "Do not enter, collapse risk".

Photos taken with A7Riv + Parrot anafi

Processed with Metashape + Blender + Instant meshes

Mill in Kaarina, Finland

An old Windmill in Halikko, Kreivinmäki, Finland.

Pictures taken with D5300 + 10mm Sigma Fisheye + Parrot Anafi

Windmill in Halikko, Kreivinmäki, Finland

Halikko Church is an Evangelical Lutheran church in Halikko, Finland. The first parts of the church were built in the 13th century, and Halikko Church is one of the 73 medieval stone churches of Finland.

Halikko Church was built in the mid-13th century. Most likely local manor owners the Horn family financed the construction. Therefore, Åminne manor had a right to patronage the priests of Halikko. Halikko Church was first a Roman Catholic church and its protector saint was Saint Bridget.

The Church needed to be expanded and mended in the late-18th century. The first expansion was made in 1799, and the second expansion was made between 1813 and 1815. During the second expansion the church was made cross-shaped. The old sacristy, weapon room and the grave of Horn-family had to be removed that the new parts could be built. At the same time, the whole church was renewed from the inside. An architect Charles Bassi designed the whole operation.

Stone church of Halikko, Finland

The Sacrification Church of Pyhämaa was built in 1642-1650. It’s one of the oldest still existing wooden churches in Finland. The inner walls are decorated with paintings from the 17th century by Christian Willbrandt. They illustrate biblical events.

Model includes 4x8k diffuse maps, so remember to switch the SD texture to HD from the cog in lower right corner or download the model.

Sacrification Church of Pyhämaa

Photos taken with A7Riv + 20mm Sony FE

Processed with Metashape + Blender + Instant meshes

Ristikallio school stairs in Littoinen, Finland

A Stone castle built in 1902 as Emil Danielssons wilderness atelier. Located in Pirunvuori, Sastamala.

This one was a pain to capture because the location was in middle of the forest:

![](https://i.imgur.com/1T5is6V.jpeg)

Stone Castle In Sastamala, Finland

"Etana" it's called Finnish. Made this *smug* snail after seeing them rushing out in the rainy weather of Finland's early June days.

Smug Snail

An old granary storage built in 1832. 

It was the place where you could loan grain when the harvest year didn't produce enough to make it through the year.

Granary storage in Paimio, Finland

L/A Meriluoto is one of two ferries operating between Oulunsalo and Hailuoto in the northwestern Finland. She has been operating on the route for 30 years, starting from 1996 and ending in 2026 when the Hailuoto causeway will replace ferry traffic.

Measurements: length: 53.5 m, breadth: 12.3 m, draught: 4.2 m, capacity: approx. 45 cars.

I went with the detailing and color scheme of the ferry in the mid-2010s, since I think the current appearance isn't as visually interesting. Model based on photomatching, not blueprints. Modeling done in Sketchup and then moved into Blender at the last minute, so have fun cleaning up the probably incredible topology and whatnot. Sorry :)

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