Museum Ship Averof
Museum Ship Averof is a former warship in Paleo Faliro near Athens that now serves as a floating museum. Built in Italy in 1911, the vessel is moored at Trocadero Marina and displays exhibits about Greek naval history across several decks.
The ship was built at Italian shipyards in 1911 and became the flagship of the Greek navy, participating in four wars. After the Second World War, it was retired from service in 1952 and restored as a museum in 1984, opening to the public.
The name honors a Greek benefactor who helped fund its construction, and the vessel still carries its identity as a symbol of naval power. Visitors see flags, uniforms and plaques commemorating sailors who served at sea.
The museum is located near the Trokantero tram stop and opens daily except Monday from morning until late afternoon. Signage appears in Greek and English, making it easy for international visitors to follow the tour.
The crew refused orders to scuttle the ship in 1941 and sailed to Crete instead, allowing the vessel to survive the war. Nearby sits the Destroyer Velos, another historic naval ship open for visits.
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