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.
Historic Vessels
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HMS Mimi and HMS Toutou
Tanzania
Type
Motor launches
Waters
Lake Tanganyika
Launched
1915
Service
1915 - Present
Service Timeline
1915 - Present
HMS Mimi and HMS Toutou were two British Royal Navy motor launches transported overland to Lake Tanganyika in 1915 during World War I. These small arm
12.0m