MV El Amir Farouk
Historic African Maritime Vessel
Country
Egypt
Type
Steamship
Water Body
Mediterranean Sea
Service Period
1926 - 1952
Service Timeline
1926
1952
1900
1963
2026
26
Years in Service
Decommissioned
Current Status
Decommissioned
Overview
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.
Detailed History
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.
Key Highlights
Era
Pre-1980 African Maritime
Region
sea
Historical Age
100 years
Documentation
Verified Historic Record
Technical Specifications
Basic Information
Vessel Name
El Amir Farouk
Vessel Type
Steamship
Country/Flag
Egypt
Water Body
Mediterranean Sea
(Sea)
Service History
Launch Year
1926
Decommission Year
1952
Current Status
Decommissioned
Physical Dimensions
Length
80.00 meters
Beam (Width)
12.00 meters
Displacement
1,500 tons
Capacity Information
Crew Capacity
60 personnel
Passenger Capacity
200 passengers
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