Did any crew survive the Estonia sinking?
Did any crew survive the Estonia sinking? The Estonia ferry disaster Just after midnight the ship capsized and sank near Utö, an island off the coast of Finland. There were about 1 000 people on board and of these, only 137 survived. Many were left afloat in 11 °C water for around 6 to 7 hours before being rescued.
What happened to the captain of the MS Estonia?
One of the captains of the MS Estonia, Arvo Andersson, was said to have gone down with the ship. Another captain, Avo Piht, was ostensibly rescued and taken to Sweden. However, he has disappeared. Some state that he was forcibly taken to Sweden.