Pedaja at age 17 in 1948, shortly after immigrating to Australia.
Born
(1931-08-24)August 24, 1931
Tallinn, Estonia
Died
October 17, 1985(1985-10-17) (aged 54)
Melbourne
Nationality
Estonian Australian
Other names
Peter Pedaya, Stanley Lexton
Occupation(s)
Adventurer, sculptor
Known for
Attempted sea crossings in oil drums
Peeter Pedaja (also known as Peter Pedaya and Stanley Lexton, August 24, 1931 – October 17, 1985) was an Estonian Australian refugee, sculptor and adventurer, best known for his multiple attempts at sea crossings in oil drum vessels of his own construction.
PeeterPedaja (also known as Peter Pedaya and Stanley Lexton, August 24, 1931 – October 17, 1985) was an Estonian Australian refugee, sculptor and adventurer...
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such Estonian authors and playwrights as: Mihkel Ulman, Madis Kõiv, Priit Pedajas, Uku Uusberg, and, Paul-Eerik Rummo. Vahur has also worked as a fashion...
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