Historic African Vessels

El Mahrousa is an Egyptian-owned and operated historic steamship launched in 1865. It served as a royal yacht and later as a passenger ship on the Med El Mahrousa is an Egyptian-owned and operated historic steamship launched in 1865. It served as a royal yacht and later as a passenger ship on the Mediterranean Sea under Egyptian ownership, symbolising Egypt's maritime heritage. Learn more

El Amir Farouk was an Egyptian-owned and operated steamship launched in 1926, serving as a royal yacht and later as a passenger vessel. It was commiss El Amir Farouk was an Egyptian-owned and operated steamship launched in 1926, serving as a royal yacht and later as a passenger vessel. It was commissioned and operated by Egypt, reflecting the maritime capabilities of an African nation in the Mediterranean Sea during the early 20th century. Learn more

SAS President Steyn was a South African President-class frigate (Type 12) launched in 1961 and commissioned in 1963. She served mainly in training and SAS President Steyn was a South African President-class frigate (Type 12) launched in 1961 and commissioned in 1963. She served mainly in training and diplomatic missions, including in the Angolan Civil War in the mid-1970s. The frigate was decommissioned in 1980 and later sunk as a target in 1991. Learn more

NNS Erinomi is a patrol boat owned and operated by the Nigerian Navy, commissioned in 1977 to enhance Nigeria's maritime security in the Atlantic Ocea NNS Erinomi is a patrol boat owned and operated by the Nigerian Navy, commissioned in 1977 to enhance Nigeria's maritime security in the Atlantic Ocean. It represents Nigeria's commitment to protecting its coastal waters and economic interests. Learn more

El Amir Farouq was an Egyptian Navy light cruiser launched in 1926 and operated by Egypt. It served as a flagship for the Egyptian Navy and was a symb El Amir Farouq was an Egyptian Navy light cruiser launched in 1926 and operated by Egypt. It served as a flagship for the Egyptian Navy and was a symbol of Egypt's maritime sovereignty in the Mediterranean Sea. Learn more

MV Chambo is a ferry owned and operated by Malawi on Lake Malawi. Commissioned in 1961, it serves as a vital transport link for passengers and goods, MV Chambo is a ferry owned and operated by Malawi on Lake Malawi. Commissioned in 1961, it serves as a vital transport link for passengers and goods, reflecting Malawi's indigenous maritime capabilities on its largest lake. Learn more

ENS El Fateh (971) is the lead ship of the Egyptian Navy’s Gowind-class corvettes, built by France’s Naval Group and commissioned in 2017. She serves ENS El Fateh (971) is the lead ship of the Egyptian Navy’s Gowind-class corvettes, built by France’s Naval Group and commissioned in 2017. She serves in multi-mission roles including surveillance, surface and subsurface combat, and maritime security operations. Learn more

NNS Enyimiri is a patrol boat owned and operated by the Nigerian Navy, commissioned in 1977 to enhance maritime security in Nigeria's territorial wate NNS Enyimiri is a patrol boat owned and operated by the Nigerian Navy, commissioned in 1977 to enhance maritime security in Nigeria's territorial waters along the Atlantic Ocean coast. Learn more

SAS Jan van Riebeeck was a frigate owned and operated by the South African Navy. Launched in 1964, it served as a key naval asset during the apartheid SAS Jan van Riebeeck was a frigate owned and operated by the South African Navy. Launched in 1964, it served as a key naval asset during the apartheid era, patrolling South African waters and representing the country's maritime defense capabilities. Learn more

SAS Makhanda is a Valour-class frigate owned and operated by the South African Navy. Commissioned in 2004, it serves as a key surface combatant protec SAS Makhanda is a Valour-class frigate owned and operated by the South African Navy. Commissioned in 2004, it serves as a key surface combatant protecting South African maritime interests in the South Atlantic Ocean and surrounding waters. Learn more

MV Umoja is a ferry owned and operated by Kenya on Lake Victoria. Commissioned in 1965, it serves as a vital transport link for passengers and cargo b MV Umoja is a ferry owned and operated by Kenya on Lake Victoria. Commissioned in 1965, it serves as a vital transport link for passengers and cargo between Kenyan lakeside communities, reflecting Kenya's commitment to maintaining its own inland water transport fleet. Learn more

NNS Aradu is a light cruiser owned and operated by the Nigerian Navy, commissioned in 1980. It is Nigeria's flagship and one of the most significant n NNS Aradu is a light cruiser owned and operated by the Nigerian Navy, commissioned in 1980. It is Nigeria's flagship and one of the most significant naval vessels built for and operated by an African country, serving in the Atlantic Ocean. Learn more