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 Chambo
MV Chambo is a ferry owned and operated by Malawi on Lake Malawi. Commissioned in 1961, it serves as a vital transport l...
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...
MV Victoria
MV Victoria is a historic Lake Victoria ferry. Built in Glasgow in 1959 and assembled in Kisumu, Kenya, it was originall...
MV Ilala
MV Ilala is a historic passenger ferry that has operated on Lake Malawi in East Africa since 1951. Built in 1949 and ass...