Historic African Vessels
Explore Africa’s maritime past and present through the vessels that shaped it. From lake ferries and royal barges to warships and working cargo ships. Each one tells a story of movement, memory, and resilience across the continent’s waters.
El Mahrousa
El Mahrousa is an Egyptian-owned and operated historic steamship launched in 1865. It served as a royal yacht and later...
El Amir Farouk
El Amir Farouk was an Egyptian-owned and operated steamship launched in 1926, serving as a royal yacht and later as a pa...
SAS President Steyn
SAS President Steyn was a South African President-class frigate (Type 12) launched in 1961 and commissioned in 1963. She...
NNS Erinomi
NNS Erinomi is a patrol boat owned and operated by the Nigerian Navy, commissioned in 1977 to enhance Nigeria's maritime...
El Amir Farouq
El Amir Farouq was an Egyptian Navy light cruiser launched in 1926 and operated by Egypt. It served as a flagship for th...
MV Chambo
MV Chambo is a ferry owned and operated by Malawi on Lake Malawi. Commissioned in 1961, it serves as a vital transport l...
ENS El Fateh (971)
ENS El Fateh (971) is the lead ship of the Egyptian Navy’s Gowind-class corvettes, built by France’s Naval Group and com...
NNS Enyimiri
NNS Enyimiri is a patrol boat owned and operated by the Nigerian Navy, commissioned in 1977 to enhance maritime security...
SAS Jan van Riebeeck
SAS Jan van Riebeeck was a frigate owned and operated by the South African Navy. Launched in 1964, it served as a key na...
SAS Makhanda
SAS Makhanda is a Valour-class frigate owned and operated by the South African Navy. Commissioned in 2004, it serves as...
MV Umoja
MV Umoja is a ferry owned and operated by Kenya on Lake Victoria. Commissioned in 1965, it serves as a vital transport l...
NNS Aradu
NNS Aradu is a light cruiser owned and operated by the Nigerian Navy, commissioned in 1980. It is Nigeria's flagship and...