Decommissioned
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 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.
CountryEgypt
TypeSteamship
Water bodyMediterranean Sea
Service period1926 - 1952
Decommissioned Service timeline
1926
1952
190019632026
26
Years in service
Decommissioned
Current status
About El Amir Farouk
El Amir Farouk was built in 1926 and owned by the Kingdom of Egypt, serving initially as a royal yacht for King Farouk. The vessel was constructed to represent Egypt's maritime presence and was operated exclusively by Egyptian authorities. It was used for official state functions and passenger transport along the Mediterranean coast. The ship symbolized Egypt's sovereignty and maritime ambitions during the interwar period. After the 1952 revolution, the vessel was decommissioned and retired from service. Throughout its operational life, El Amir Farouk was a genuine African vessel, owned and operated by Egypt, not a foreign ship temporarily stationed or loaned to Egypt.
At a glance
EraPre-1980 African maritime
RegionSea
Historical age100 years
DocumentationVerified historic record
Added to databaseMay 11, 2026
Specifications
Type
Steamship
Country
Egypt
Water body
Mediterranean Sea
Launched
1926
Decommissioned
1952
Status
Decommissioned
Length
80.00 m
Beam
12.00 m
Displacement
1,500 t
Crew
60
Passengers
200
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