#that used to be called Uus #Holland (New Holland) due to its gradual rise from the sea over the past 200 years and hence former waterlogged soil and rivers (see #Paljassaare). Streets now occupying some of the wasteland north of #Tuukri.
#Maritime #Merendus
#WaterRelatedStreets #VeeteedeTänavad
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Tallinn streetsign displaying the name Tuukri.

View east along Tuukri, Tallinn, from Poldri .

Modern housing in Tuukri, Tallinn.

Modern building named 'Uus-Holland' (New Holland) in Tuukri, Tallinn, a clear reference to the street's history.

#Tuukri (Tuuker)
#Tallinn #Kesklinn #Sadama
Diver, of the bronze helmet and concrete knickers variety. First known as #Neu-Holland Straße in 1856, then #Hollandi from 1850-odd to 1950. During construction of new housing developments in #Kadriorg, a ship was
#TallinnStreets #TallinnaTänavad
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Interesting to note that this ship used moss as caulking. See also #Tuukri, where a similar find was made next to this.
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