The Rahmi M. Koç Museum adds two historic vessels, the 1901 steam yacht Cangarda and the 1903 tugboat Örnen, to its maritime collection.
The Rahmi M. Koç Museum has expanded its maritime collection with two significant historical ships. The 1901-built steam yacht Cangarda and the 1903-built tugboat Örnen have been included in the museum's inventory and are now being exhibited in the Golden Horn.
Cangarda has been revived.
Cangarda, constructed in the United States in 1901, stands out as one of the rare steel-hulled steam yachts that have survived to this day. After serving in various waters for many years, the yacht has been reunited with the sea following a comprehensive restoration process.
Having hosted important figures in the past and rebuilt after a period of sinking, Cangarda is now regarded as one of the elegant representatives of maritime history.
Örnen: A legacy exceeding 120 years.
The Örnen tugboat, built in Sweden in 1903, is known as one of the oldest active tugboats in the world. Meaning 'eagle' in Swedish, Örnen has been utilized in various roles throughout its long service history.
The tugboat also participated in short-term military duties during World War II and gained cultural heritage status in 2011. The ship, brought to Turkey in 2025, has become one of the standout pieces in the museum's collection.
Contributing to maritime heritage.
Museum officials emphasize that both Cangarda and Örnen are of great importance not only from a technical perspective but also in terms of passing maritime culture on to future generations.
Mine Sofuoğlu stated that these two ships hold significant value for the transmission of maritime history to future generations, expressing, 'These ships are not just physical objects; they are also legacies that carry memory and spirit.'
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
