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.
MV Victoria
MV Victoria is a historic Lake Victoria ferry. Built in Glasgow in 1959 and assembled in Kisumu, Kenya, it was originally named RMS Victoria and serve
MV Ilala
MV Ilala is a historic passenger ferry that has operated on Lake Malawi in East Africa since 1951. Built in 1949 and assembled in Malawi, it makes wee