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.
PS Sudan
PS Sudan is a historic side-wheel paddle steamer operating on the Nile River in Egypt. Launched in 1921 for Thomas Cook, it later served as a cruise v
Alburkah
The Alburkah was a small (55-ton, ~70 ft/21 m) shallow-draft iron-hulled paddle steamer designed by Macgregor Laird and built in 1832 for a British ex