Patrol vessel Telkkä
Tornatorintie 99
The patrol vessel Telkkä (1958) of the Kymenlaakso Museum/Coast Guard Museum is open in the summertime at Maritime Centre Vellamo in Kotka.
After World War II, there was a severe lack of coast guard equipment. The new Koskelo-class vessels Koskelo, Kuikka, Kiisla, Kuovi, Kurki, Kaakkuri, Telkkä and Tavi (all named after water birds) were introduced in 1955–1960. The steel-framed coastguard vessels travelled along the narrow waterways of the archipelago and could also withstand the waves on the open sea. In addition to surveillance, they were used in sea rescue and search missions. Telkkä also served as a school ship.
The Koskelo class was removed from use in the 1980s, but Telkkä, Kaakkuri and Kuikka were restored and donated to Estonia. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Baltic states had to quickly build their border control services from nothing. The issue was also important for Finland and the security of the entire Baltic Sea. In 2002 Telkkä was turned into a museum vessel and became a part of the exhibitions of Kymenlaakso Museum/Coast Guard Museum.
Read more about Telkkä, www.merikeskusvellamo.fi
Museum contact details
Patrol vessel Telkkä
Tornatorintie 99
040 3500 497
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Patrol vessel Telkkä, Tornatorintie 99
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Admission fees
0 €
Payment methods
Telkälle on kaikilla vapaa pääsy./Fritt inträde för alla./Free entry for all.
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Telkkä is closed during the winter season and will open in the spring of 2024.. Exceptions to Vellamo's opening hours: https://www.merikeskusvellamo.fi/en/exceptions-to-opening-hours/.
Guided tours
Telkkä can be explored independently and there are also guides present.