Mainzer Römerschiffe

The Museum of Ancient Seafaring displays wooden remains of five Roman military vessels from the 4th century alongside full-scale reconstructions and detailed ship models.

Construction workers uncovered at least ten military wooden ships in November 1981 during hotel extension excavations, leading to the museum's establishment in 1994.

The museum maintains a workshop where visitors observe craftspeople creating replicas of ancient vessels using traditional techniques and German oak materials.

Located near Mainz South Station, the museum remains closed for extensive renovations until spring 2025, when it will expand to cover ancient transportation systems.

The facility houses two distinct types of Roman fleet vessels: Mainz Type A for troop transport and Mainz Type B for river patrol operations.

Location: Mainz

GPS coordinates: 50.00195,8.27452

Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:11