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.
SAS President Steyn
SAS President Steyn was a South African President-class frigate (Type 12) launched in 1961 and commissioned in 1963. She...
SAS Jan van Riebeeck
SAS Jan van Riebeeck was a frigate owned and operated by the South African Navy. Launched in 1964, it served as a key na...
SAS Makhanda
SAS Makhanda is a Valour-class frigate owned and operated by the South African Navy. Commissioned in 2004, it serves as...
SAS Simon van der Stel
SAS Simon van der Stel was a South African Navy warship named after a 17th-century colonial governor. Originally launche...