Replica of the 19th century steam cargo ship that carried Atatürk from Istanbul to Samsun.
Bandırma Ship, which played an important role in the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, was built in Glasgow in 1878 under the name “Trocadero” and later carried cargo under the name Kymi for many years. The ship, which sank on December 12, 1891, was removed and repaired and refloated in the same year.
After bringing Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades to Samsun on May 19, 1919, it continued its postal services and was decommissioned by the “Turkish Navigation Administration” in 1924. The ship, which was sold to İlhami Söke in 1925, was dismantled by the same person in the Golden Horn within 4 months. It was rebuilt using the original drawings of the ship as a reference and was converted into a museum by Samsun Metropolitan Municipality, which took over the usage rights and operation of Bandırma Ferry on 07 February 2005 and was opened to visitors on 19 May 2006.
There are wax statues of Mustafa Kemal Pasha and his four comrades in arms in the cabin inside the ship.
Wall clock, telephone, map measuring materials, fire extinguisher, table and chairs manufactured in 1878 are other works exhibited here.
Within the scope of the National Struggle Park and Open Air Museum, which was established on an area of 35,000 square meters; There are ceramic reliefs symbolizing the difficult struggle that lasted from the Battle of Gallipoli until the enemy fell into the sea in Izmir.
The museum also includes the martyrs’ inscription with the names of 1200 martyrs from Samsun and its districts who we lost in the War of Independence, 10 bronze reliefs describing the War of Independence, the National Liberation Monument with seven figures, and the cannons, rifles, torpedoes and submarine mines used by the heroic Mehmetçik in the War of Independence. War materials such as anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft guns are also exhibited.
Open days for visiting: The museum is open for 7 days. It is open between 12:00 and 17:00 on Mondays for cleaning. The entrance fee in 2021 is 2 TL for students and 5 TL for adults. Bandirma Vessel represents the first step of our Independence War.
Bandırma Ferry and National Struggle Park Open Air Museum
Location Bandırma Beach, Canik, Samsun, Türkiye
It was rebuilt using the original drawings of the ship as a reference and was converted into a museum by Samsun Metropolitan Municipality, which took over the usage rights and operation of Bandırma Ferry on 07 February 2005 and was opened to visitors on 19 May 2006.
In 1923, Bandırma Ferry was transferred to the Turkish Seyr-i Sefain Administration. It was decommissioned in 1924. In 1925, by the decision of the Turkish Seyr-i Sefain Administration, the Golden Horn was sold to Hüseyin İlhami Söker, a ship scrap dealer on the coast of Balat Köprübaşı Bereket Street, and was dismantled and destroyed.
It is run by the municipality, the museum card is not valid. For 2022, the normal fee for 7 students is 3 TL.
Bandırma Ferry Museum is open to visitors every day of the week. On Mondays, it is only open between 12:00 and 17:00 in the afternoon due to cleaning. As of 2023, the museum entrance fee is 5 Turkish Liras for students and 10 Turkish Liras for adults.
The journey of the Bandırma Ferry lasted four days. Apart from Mustafa Kemal Pasha, a delegation of 18 people from his headquarters also took part in the ship, which completed its historical journey by arriving in Samsun on 19 May: 1- Staff Colonel Refet Bey (
Bandırma Ferry on Water is a model ship whose every detail is meticulously crafted. The model ship, inspired by its real form, is prepared in white and red color tones.
The Bandırma Ferry that brought Mustafa Kemal Pasha and his comrades to Samsun.
Departing from Mudanya with the yacht Ertuğrul on October 8, 1925, Atatürk arrived in Bandırma at 13:00.
Works from the Hellenistic, Roman, Eastern Roman, Islamic and non-Islamic periods are exhibited in the garden. These are architectural elements such as columns and column capitals, sarcophagi, inscribed grave stelae, altars, statues, Islamic and non-Muslim tombstones.
What is the closest tram stop to Bandırma Ferry in the central area? The closest tram stop to Merkez Bandırma Ferry is Belediye Evleri. It is 17 minutes walking distance.
When Atatürk turned 21, the Bandırma Ferry came under Ottoman rule. Its name was Panderma. - In 1912, when Atatürk was running from the Tripoli front to the Balkan war front, the Bandırma Ferry crashed into the rocks off the coast of Erdek and was heavily damaged again.
İsmail Hakkı Durusu, Captain of the Bandırma Ship that Took Atatürk to Samsun.
After this information, let's come to the Bandırma ship, which left its mark on Turkish history and became a symbol. This ship was built in 1878 in the port of Glasgow, Scotland. It was a cargo ship with a weight of 192 tons and a length of 47.7 meters.
It is a museum that everyone who comes to Samsun should not visit without visiting.
Entrance is paid and there is a bit of a parking problem.
Inside, a meeting moment between Mustafa Kemal Pasha and his comrades in arms is recreated. Original tables and chairs made of walnut wood from the early 1900s were used to reflect the spirit of the period.
In the other part of the deck; It is the Captain's Mansion located in the middle section of the ship, where the lines of Ship Captain İsmail Hakkı (Durusu) Bey, Deputy Captain Üsküdarlı Tahsin Bey and Cipher Clerk İsmail Bey are located. The mansion also has a ship's compass, speed control panel, balance compass, clock, etc. works are available.
It is a museum that is sparkling clean, very tidy and tidy, naturally crowded during holiday periods, but in normal times it can be visited more calmly and comfortably. Every young person should definitely visit it and experience that spirit.
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