The loading of Soviet soldiers on a sailing schooner for the invasion of the island of Muhu in Moonsundsky archipelago occupied by the Nazis.
Due to the absence of special-purpose amphibious ships in the Red Banner Baltic Fleet, torpedoes and armored boats, as well as various mobilized transport, auxiliary and fishing vessels were used to transport and disembark troops.
Soviet soldiers source: Estonian Historical Museum (EAM) / N25232.
Location: Virtsu, Estonia, USSR
Date: End of September 1944