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.
El Amir Farouq
El Amir Farouq was an Egyptian Navy light cruiser launched in 1926 and operated by Egypt. It served as a flagship for th...
NNS Aradu
NNS Aradu is a light cruiser owned and operated by the Nigerian Navy, commissioned in 1980. It is Nigeria's flagship and...
SAS President Kruger
The SAS President Kruger was a South African Navy light cruiser launched in 1929 and sunk in 1942 during World War II. I...
HMS Gambia
HMS Gambia was a Crown Colony-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy named after the British colony of Gambia. Launched i...