SS Bandırma and Independence War Museum

The museum displays a complete reconstruction of the SS Bandırma ferry alongside exhibits that document the Turkish War of Independence through photographs and artifacts.

Built in Scotland in 1878, the original SS Bandırma transported Mustafa Kemal Atatürk from Istanbul to Samsun in May 1919, initiating the Turkish independence movement.

The National Liberation Monument within the museum grounds presents seven figures representing different regions of Turkey, illustrating national unity during the independence period.

The museum welcomes visitors daily from 8:00 to 17:00 without admission fees, offering guided tours through six distinct sections including the furnished interior of the ship.

The museum contains the captain's section with a wax figure of İsmail Hakkı Durusu and authentic maritime equipment from the independence period.

Location: Canik

GPS coordinates: 41.27353,36.36745

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:02