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View of Karostas kanals ''Karosta Canal'' from Oskars Kalpaka tilts ''Bridge''.wmv
Come join Liepāja Tours and TheCeļotājs visit to Oskars Kalpaks tilts and a view of Karostas kanāls Karosta Canal from Oskars Kalpaks tilts and its sea port. Located between Liepāja New Town and Karosta crossing the Karostas kanals and Atmodas bulvāris
As we stand on the west side of the Oskars Kalpaks tilts and panning from the south end of the bridge and panning from left to right we see the south side of the canal and its concrete wall and breakwaters and the control tower for the bridge. As we pan right we see the canal's shoreline and a communication tower. Panning further to the right we see the entrance to the harbor and breakwaters on either side of the entrance to the canal. Panning further right, we see the north side of the canal and the north end of the bridge. Moving to the east side of the bridge, we can see the north side of the canal and its concrete wall and breakwaters. Panning further right we can see a full view of the east part of the canal and the ports. As we pan more to the right we see the south side of the canal and its shoreline. As we pan further right we see a boat landing and a concrete boat tie up.
Liepaja Tirdzniecības Trade Canal -- its Bay -- Karosta Canals
Lets down our life jackets and climb aboard the ČETRI VĒJI Charter Boat and view both Liepāja Tirdzniecibas Canal, Karosta Naval Port Canal and its harbors. While heading out from Tirdzniecibas Canal to what is called the inter breakwaters you can see ocean going cargo ships taking on cargo. while others are just tied up to the docks. Located along the north side of the canal which is part of the Liepaja Sea Port you can see logs piled up waiting to be exported and the large dock cranes. There is even a cargo ship taking on grain for export. As we head out to the bay area and north, we can see the west coastal area of the port and the many grain storage bins. Heading north and to the inter breakwaters area and the entrance to Karosta Naval Port Canal, you can see beacons located on the ends of the breakwaters. Now as we enter Karosta Naval Port, we can see the Oskars Kalpaks Bridge and as we head under it, you see the bridge spans and the equipment that opens and closes it.
How that we have went under Oskars Kalpaks Bridge and heading east into the Karosta Naval Port area, you can see Liepaja petroleum storage tanks. getting close to the port area, you can see a dry dock and part of the former ship building area that has two dry docks. As we turn north to the inter port area, you can see a couple ocean going fishing boats and in front of them is a cargo ship with its cargo cranes. As we turn west again, you can see a tug boat tied up. the small ramp leading to the waters edge is a small ship repair area. As we turn west, you can see the former covered submarine repair dock. If you wait a minute, we will head inside it so you can see it even closer. This covered dock was build during the Soviet Naval era to keep American satellites from seeing what Soviet submarine that were docked. Also located along the west side of the inter port, are docks and a dock jutting into the port water. As we head out from the Karosta Naval Port Canal area, we can see part of the Naval Port area. Also there are pilings for tying up ships. As we head back out to the inter bay area, and looking out to the Baltic Sea you can see the outer breakwaters and what was part of the outer coastal defenses. As we head south and back to the entrance to Tirdzniecibas Canal you can see the entrance breakwaters and the radio and radar towers used for controlling the canal traffic. Now that we are heading back to our starting point, you can see fishing boats and the Latvian Naval boats tied up to their dock area.
Liepāja Oskara Kalpaka tilts.wmv
Come join Liepāja Tours and TheCeļotājs visit to one of the oldest Latvian and Liepāja metal bridges built in 1906, a technical monument. Bridge designed by French engineer Alexander Gustave Eiffel designs. Located between Liepāja New Town and Karosta crossing the Karostas kanals and Atmodas bulvāris
It consists of two identical cropped farms, which are turned by 90 degrees each on its side. Excision of the bridge was designed by an electric winch aid and takes 4-5 minutes to open. Over the life of the bridge it has been seriously damaged several times.
In 2006, the bridge's northern part was damaged by a Georgia tanker flying the flag of Anna. After the reconstruction Oscar Kalpaks Bridge works again. Several times a day it is open to vessel traffic
Oskars Kalpaks
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Karosta Naval Port -- The Kalpak's Bridge and Canal -- ANNO 1906.wmv
Liepaja Trade Canal and Karosta Naval Port Canal
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Liepaja Trade Canal and Karosta Canal Sights
This is a Charter Boat view of Liepaja Tirdzniecība Trade Canal and Karosta Canal Sights. Starting at the Promenade boat docks you will head out to the entrance to Trade Canal then turn north to the outer break waters that leads to Karosta Naval Port canal. While you are going north you will be able to see what was once the outer coastal defenses. Once entering Karosta Naval Port Canal, which was man made during Russian Emperor Tsar Alexander III reign, one will have a full view of the Kalpak's Swing Bridge that crossed the Karosta Canal. As you enter Karosta Port area you will be able to see the petro storage area, a dry dock located in the canal. As we turn left into the enter port area you can see the former ship dry docks and ship building and repair docks. On the west side of the inter port area is the Soviet Union era submarine covered repair dock.
Arrangements can be made to take a charter boat tour of both Trade Canal and Karosta Canal. These arrangements must be made well in advance to book this charter.
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Estonian War of Independence | Wikipedia audio article
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Estonian War of Independence
00:00:38 1 Preface
00:01:46 2 Course of the war
00:02:28 2.1 Soviet westward offensive
00:05:49 2.2 Liberation of Estonian territory
00:09:30 2.3 Formation of foreign units
00:11:03 2.4 Offensives into Russia and Latvia
00:13:38 2.5 War against the Landeswehr
00:17:45 2.6 Final battles and peace negotiations
00:21:27 3 Foreign assistance
00:23:55 4 Tartu Peace Treaty
00:24:49 5 See also
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The Estonian War of Independence (Estonian: Vabadussõda, literally Freedom War), also known as the Estonian Liberation War, was a defensive campaign of the Estonian Army and its allies, most notably the White Russian Northwestern Army, Latvia, and the United Kingdom, against the Soviet Western Front offensive and the aggression of the Baltische Landeswehr. It was fought in connection with the Russian Civil War during 1918–1920. The campaign was the struggle of Estonia for its sovereignty in the aftermath of World War I. It resulted in a victory for the newly established state and was concluded in the Treaty of Tartu.