ISTANBUL NAVAL MUSEUM / CAIQUES COLLECTIONS

Beşiktaş - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'30.2"N 29°00'19.3"E / 41.041727, 29.005365



PHOTOGRAPHS ALBUM

THE GALLERY of HISTORICAL CAIQUES

In İstanbul, sea transport along the Bosphorus and Golden Horn is essential. This need was addressed by the Ottomans with the development of watercraft unique to their world. Among such watercraft were the Imperial and Court caiques, the latter used by the palace staff, as well as the piyade (light rowboats), pereme (heavy rowboats), Pazar kayığı (market boat), and various excursion boats. Examples of some of these vessels can be seen in the Gallery of Historical Caiques.

The majority of the collection consists of 19th-century Imperial caiques with and without kiosks (stern pavilions) that served the Sultan and his harem. The numbers of oars used were an important feature in their classification. Decorative floral carvings at the bow and stern indicate that the vessel served the harem, while weaponry, coat-of-arms, and shields designate a sultan's caique. In these decorations select examples of Turkish arts of calligraphy, decorative painting, relief carving, marquetry, inlay work, and fretwork are well reflected.

The small boats used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, at his Florya mansion and at the Ankara Gazi Agricultural Station, are lap-strake built with mahogany planking. In contrast with the magnificence of the Imperial caiques, the practical and plain features these small boats symbolize the modest nature of the Republican era. The caique belonging to Atatürk.

In 19th century Çerağan Palace with its environs, painter: Seyfettin Soysalan, oil paint, 66 x 99 cm
Seam covered The Imperial caiques were built at the Imperial Naval Arsenal in İstanbul with timber brought from such places as İzmit, Yalova, Sarıçayır, Karamürsel, Akhisar, and Geyve. They were traditionally carvel built, but later examples employed lap-strake construction introduced from northern Europe.

Crescent formed The diversity of decorative elements visible on the Museum's caique collection is a result of the various styles employed and the periods in which they were executed. For example, caiques built during the reign of Adülmecid (1839-1861) carry a long, beak-shaped prow known as "kemanebaş", while those of the Sultan Abdülaziz era (1861-1876) display in addition an upward spiraling carved decoration, giving the prow a hook-shaped appearance called "kancabaş". The caiques of Sultan Mehmed Reşat V (1909-1918) are characterized by the presence of crescents carved in reliefs on the sides of the vessel.

Kiosk roof dome Kiosk section of the galley of the other vessels, the Galley dating to the 17th century is the largest and one of the oldest pieces in the collection. Used during the reign of Mehmet IV (1648-1687), it is 40 meters long and 5.7 meters at the beam, and was rowed by 144 rowers. The galley is constructed of chestnut, hornbeam, and oriental plane woods and is painted a red-brown color. Both the interior and exterior of the kiosk is inlaid with tortoise shell, mother-of-pearl, ebony, and ivory, and ornamented with semi-precious stones set in silver studs. Its calligraphic inscriptions embellished with carnation and tulip motifs, the kiosk represents one of the most important examples of the art of Ottoman mother-of-pearl inlaying.

The throne used at the Naval Academy. Additionally, rigging elements from Ottoman sailing warships, tackle, figureheads, ornamental monograms of the sultans, ship's furniture, as well as panoramic engravings and watercolors depicting maritime aspects of İstanbul, and the throne used at the Naval Academy by Sultan Mahmut II (1808-1839) and later, are exhibited in this gallery.

HISTORICAL GALLEY

Historical Galley, 24 Pairs of Oars
It is built with carvel planking and has clipper bow and cruiser stern. At the bow, there are gold-leaf symbols of star, crescent, sun, stylized leaves and also flowers in engraving and relief. Its bow extends forward as a ram. The sides of the kiosk mounted on Bursa arched pillars are surrounded by banisters with latticework and covered by barrel vault. The interior and the exterior part of the barrel vault of the kiosk are ornamented with geometrical patterns, mother-of-pearl, tortoise shell and semiprecious stone.

There are silver plates, mother-of-pearl engraving couplet, compositions of geometrical and stylized flower motifs. The galley has two masts and 24 pairs of oars. Each oar is propelled by three people; thus totally it makes 144 oarsmen. It is a galley which Ottoman Sultans used at inshore waters. The continuing researches about the galley known as being used in the period of Sultan Avcı (Hunter) Mehmet IV. (August 8th, 1648 - November 8th, 1687) show that it was built at the end of the 16th century. It is one of the oldest surviving historic vessels in the world and the only galley still in existence today. It is the only original galley in the world. Length : 40 meters; beam : 5.70 meters.

SULTANATE CAIQUES

* The Sultanate Caique with Kiosk of Sultan Mehmet Resat V’s Era: 10 Pairs of Oars : It is built with carvel planking and has a straight bow form. Gilt has been used at the hand-drawn designs, on the pillars of the kiosk, the broadside lines of the caique and on the escutcheon. There is a gilded crescent motif on the bow of the ship. There is the seal of Sultan Resat on the stern and the sign of Sultan Resat consisting of a crescent and a star on the top of the kiosk. The caique has 20 oars at the end of which there is a gilded crescent motif. Length: 16.30m. Width: 2.40 m.

* The Sultanate Caique of Sultan Mehmet Resat V’s Era: 10 Pairs of Oars : It is built with carvel planking and has a straight bow and fantail stern form. It was built in the Imperial Dockyard and used by Sultan Resat during ceremonies. There is a figurehead in the shape of a bird with outstretched wings carrying a pearl in its beak on the bow and the seal of the sultan on the stern. This sultanate caique was used in Sultan Resat’s era (1909 - 1918). Length: 18.34 m. Width: 2.45 m.

* The Sultanate Caique with Kiosk of Sultan Abdulaziz’s Era: 13 Pairs of Oar : It is built with carvel planking and has beak-shaped bow form. It was built in 1865. The broadside line is decorated with oil-painting hand-drawn leaves and on the stern there are gold-leaf armorial bearing and floral patterns in relief. There are a wooden decoration consisting of bunches of grapes, arrows, shield, axe, ensign, lance, crest, stylized flowers and leaves on the bow. On the aft broadside there is latticework partition and the interior line is decorated with floral and geometrical patterns in relief. On the forecastle, there is an eagle figure with outstretched wings and on the stern there are armorial bearings on all four sides of the kiosk supported by four pillars. Length: 30.70 m.           Width: 2.37 m.

* The Sultanate Caique with Kiosk of Sultan Abdulaziz’s Era: 13 Pairs of Oars : It is built with carvel planking and has beak-shaped bow form. It was built in 1865. It belongs to “Harem” of Sultan Abdulaziz. The exterior line is decorated with oil-painting hand-drawn patterns of leaves and flowers. There is a gilded eagle figure with outstretched wings on a leafy branch on the bow. The bow and the stern parts are ornamented with wooden engraving of stylized leaves, flowers and buds. There are armorial bearings on all four sides of the kiosk supported by four pillars on the stern. Length: 30.70 m. Width: 2.37 m.

* The Sultanate Caique of Sultan Abdulaziz’s Era: 7 Pairs of Oars : It is built with carvel planking and has beak-shaped bow form. The broadside of the caique rowed by 7 pairs of cream-colored oars. Upper broadside is decorated with hand-drawn floral 30 cm- width-line using silver and gold leaf. . Its bow extending forward as a ram is decorated with gold-leaf floral patterns and armorial bearing in relief. On the forecastle, there is a golden bird figure with outstretched wings and on the strake of the forecastle there is a crown in latticework. Along the forecastle strake and interior part there are floral patterns in engraving. Inner broadsides are embellished with gold-leaf vine leaf and seeds as 5 cm-width-line. Under this line, there are gold-leaf diamond shapes and leaves as 8 cm-width-line. The partition separating the place of the sultan from the place of the oarsmen is decorated with gold-leaf patterns of rose, daisy, leaves and grapes in engraving and relief. Sidelines continue becoming thinner gradually on the poop deck. The strake of the poop deck is embellished with flowers in engraving. Armorial bearing is attached on both sides of the pointed head. On the decoration of the stern there is a different gold-leaf armorial bearing. Length: 23.50m. Width: 1.60 m.

* The Sultanate Caique of Sultan Mehmet Resat V’s Era: 7 Pairs of Oars : The caique built with carvel planking has fantail stern and straight bow form. There is a crescent motif on the bow and a bird figure at the former part beyond the line with floral patterns on the broadside. On the stern, there is the seal of Sultan Resat. The caique has 14 oars and these oars are ornamented with gilded hand-drawn patterns. Gilding is also used at the wooden 30 cm-width-line on the broadside. Length: 15.20 m. Width: 2.40 m.

* The Sultanate Caique of Sultan Mehmet Resat V’s Era: 7 Pairs of Oars : The caique which is built with carvel planking has fantail stern and straight bow form. The exterior line is adorned with gold-leaf floral patterns in relief and hand-drawn medallions. Twisted plants continue along the interior line. The partition separating the place of the sultan from the place of the oarsmen is decorated with figures of oyster, wildflowers, seeds, roses, large stylized leaves, medallions in the middle of which there is pine cone and wreath in relief. In the sultan’s place there are extremely elegant and plain drawers with wooden and mother-of-pearl inlaid on the both sides. Length: 14.00 m. Width: 2.20 m.

* The Sultanate Caique of Sultan Mehmet Resat V’s Era: 5 Pairs of Oars : The caique which is built with clinker planking has straight bow and square stern form. On the exterior line there is a relief restricted with two ropes upon which there are star and crescent motifs binding each other with wreaths of laurel. On the partition separating the place of the sultan from the place of the oarsmen, there is the seal of Sultan Resat and on the both side of it there are symmetrical latticework and the figures of grapes and naturalist flowers. Length: 12.00 m. Width: 2.25 m.

* The Sultanate Caique with Kiosk of Sultan Abdulmecit’s Era: 13 Pairs of Oars : It is built with carvel planking and has clipper bow form. The exterior line is embellished with gold-leaf motifs in relief and hand-drawn acanthus leaves. The bow and the stern are decorated with figures of armorial bearings and on the forecastle there is an eagle figure with outstretched wings. The kiosk is mounted on four pillars at the stern part. There are armorial bearings on the four sides of the eave of the kiosk designed in Baldachin style. Length: 32.00 m. Width: 2.40 m.

* The Sultanate Caique with Kiosk of Sultan Abdulmecit’s Era: 13 Pairs of Oars : The caique used by Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan, the mother of Sultan Abdulmecit is built with carvel planking and has clipper bow form. On the exterior line, the flower motifs with freestyle painting are placed in the cartouche. There is an eagle figure holding a snake with its claws on the forecastle. The eagle symbolizing the power crushes the snake which symbolizes the evil. This symbol is used only on this caique among the caiques belonging to ladies which this symbol has been used. Stylized lotus is used on the square latticework kiosk supported by four pillars. On the poop deck side of the kiosk, there is a hand-drawn sun figure and on the center of it the year “1278” (1862) is written. Length: 32.00 m. Width: 2.40 m.

* The Sultanate Caique of Sultan Abdulmecit’s Era: 7 Pairs of Oars : It is built with carvel planking and has clipper bow form. It was built in 1850. Its exterior line is decorated with oil painting flower motifs and its interior line and the thwarts are embellished with mother-of-pearl marquetry. On the forecastle, there is a silver bird figure with outstretched wings and in front of it there is gold-leaf sign consisting of crescent and star. It was built in Sultan Abdulmecit’s era (1839-1861) and after it was repaired, II. Abdulhamit (1876-1909) also used it. Length: 24.00 m. Width: 1.75 m.

* The Sultanate Caique of Sultan Abdulmecit’s Era: 7 Pairs of Oars : The caique used by “Harem” of Sultan Abdulmecit is built with carvel planking and has clipper bow form. The exterior line is decorated with bunches of flowers in cartouches with freestyle painting. There are baroque patterns and bunches of grapes on the sternpost and on the inner line there are decorations in marquetry. On the forecastle, there is a silver bird figure and a gold-leaf sign consisting of crescent and star. It is cream-colored and its frame is gilded and embroidered. Its bow and stern is covered with pure gold. Length: 24.50 m.           Width: 1.70 m.

* The Sultanate Caique of 19th Century: 7 Pairs of Oars : It is built with carvel planking and has beak-shaped bow form. The figures of bunches of grapes, floral motifs, armorial bearing consisting of axe, arrow, lance, ensign and shield on the stem are decorated in engraving, relief using gold-leaf. On the ensign on the escutcheon, there are a star with eight corners and a crescent. There is a gold-leaf figure of pinecone on the forecastle. The ground of the 28cm width-line encircled with gold-leaf outline is light pink colored. The partitions divided by gold-leaf stylized floral patterns are adorned with blue, green, red and yellow realistic bunches of flowers in freestyle painting. Gold-leaf ivy branches and geometrical patterns continue along the interior line. The partition separating the place of the sultan from the place of the oarsmen is embellished with gold-leaf bunches of grapes, roses and leaves in relief. Length: 23.50 m. Width: 1.60 m.

* The Bow Part of the Sultanate Caique of 19th Century : The bow of the historical sultanate caique is adorned with vine leaves and bunches of grapes which are the ones among the most unique woodwork samples in relief. It is gilded. On the bow of the caique, there is ornamentation of diapers with oval and geometrical patterns. Length: 8.35 m. Width: 1.50 m.

* The Stern Part of the Sultanate Caique of 19th Century : The whole stern part of the historical sultanate caique built in the 19th century is covered with decoration and it is painted and gilded. There are geometrical patterns on deck and its broadside is embellished with various figures of flowers. The stern is adorned with vine leaves and bunches of grapes in relief. length: 4.60 m. Width: 1.50 m.

ATATURK CAIQUES
* Mustafa Kemal ATATURK’s Caique: 2 Pairs of Oars : It was used by Mustafa Kemal ATATURK, at Karadeniz Pond of Gazi Farm in Ankara (1923-1938). The caique is built with mahogany clinker planking and has a straight bow form. There are two pairs of crescent formed tholepin mounted at the end of the boards. Length: 3.15 m. Width: 1.23 m
* Mustafa Kemal ATATURK’s Caique: 2 Pairs of Oars : It was used by Mustafa Kemal ATATURK, in the Presidential Palace at Florya (1923–1938). The caique is built with mahogany clinker planking and has a straight bow form and square stern. There are MKA (Mustafa Kemal ATATURK) letters embed on blades of each oar. Length: 3.32 m. Width: 1.26 m.
* Mustafa Kemal ATATURK's Caique: 1 Pair of Oars : It was used by Mustafa Kemal ATATURK, at Marmara Pond of Gazi Farm in Ankara (1923–1938). The caique is built with mahogany clinker planking and has a straight bow form. Length: 3.06 m. Width: 1.31 m.

PIYADE CAIQUES
* Piyade Caique of Sadrazam Sait Halim Pasha: 3 Pairs of Oars : It is built with carvel planking and has spoon bow form. The inner part of the caique is adorned with “zencerek” a design used to decorate the borders and lotus. It was most probably built in Prince Abdulhalim Pasha’s era (Cairo 1830 – Istanbul 1894) and used by Sadrazam Sait Halim Pasha. Length: 14.92 m. Width: 1.18 m.
* Piyade Caique of Sadrazam Sait Halim Pasha: 3 Pairs of Oars : It is built with mahogany clinker planking and has straight bow form. It was most probably built in Prince Abdulhalim Pasha’s era (Cairo 1830 - Istanbul 1894) and used by Sadrazam Sait Halim Pasha. Length: 10.15 m. Width: 1.20 m.
* Piyade Caique of Prens Abbas Bey: 1 Pair of Oars : It is built with mahogany clinker planking and has straight bow form. The strake of the forecastle is decorated with marquetry, floral and geometrical patterns. It was built at the second half of the 19th century. There is a metal plate on the caique. “Georges Z. Lulio, Bebek, Constantinople, 1870 Constructeur” is written on this plate. Length: 9.45 m. Width: 1.25 m.
* Piyade Caique of 19th Century: 3 Pairs of Oars : The caique used by the court is built with carvel planking and has spoon bow form. The forecastle has three divisions which widen gradually. On the head, there is a triangular thin border connecting each other at the end. There are lines of fuchsia on the border in relief. At the middle of the border, there is a rosette. The second strake of the forecastle is also decorated with the same floral border in relief and a leafy rosette in the middle. The same border can be seen on the last strake of the forecastle again; but in the middle there is 3 figures of roses and bunches of flowers in relief with a decorative style consisting of flower patterns. There are two divisions which separate the strakes adorned with arabesque leaves. Like the forecastle, also poop deck is divided into three strakes. The first two strakes are plain and covered with Morocco leather. On the other strake, there is a border of fuchsia and the area in the middle is decorated with bunches of roses with a decorative style only consisting of flower patterns. The division separating three strakes is designed in latticework and in the shape of twisting branches. Length: 15.00 m. Width: 1.20 m.
* Piyade Caique of 19th Century: 2 Pairs of Oars : The caique used by the court is built with carvel planking and has spoon bow form. The strake of the forecastle is decorated with bunches of flowers in relief encircled by “zencerek” a design used to decorate the borders in a decorative style only consisting of flower patterns. The partitions consisting of latticework leaves figures separate three strakes from each other. The middle of the partition separating the place of the sultan from the place of the oarsmen is fluting and its borders are latticework. The first two strakes of the poop deck are covered with Morocco leather. The forefront consists of two divisions. At the middle of each division, there are bunches of flowers and “zencerek” border. The front strake is in cavity and there are stylized flowers in relief between them. Length: 12.50 m. Width: 1.30 m.

OTHER CAIQUES
* Freighter’s Rescue Boat Refah: 5 Pairs of Oars : The boat is built with clinker planking and has a wide body. During the Second World War, June 23rd, 1941, while the Freighter Refah was sailing from Mersin to Alexandria, it was divided into two by a torpedo that launched from Italian submarine Ondino and sank. It was the only undamaged boat and only 32 people survived with this boat. Length: 8.60 m. Width: 2.70 m.
* Yacht Ertuğrul’s Boat: 5 Pairs of Oars : The boat is built with clinker planking and has straight bow form and square stern. Both boards are embedded with crescent motifs. It has been written at the stern board “Imperial Dockyard product, 1327, Vasfi”. The deck flooring at the bow and stern is girded. There is one small thwart mounted at each side and the edge of these thwarts there are stylized leaves decorated with marquetry. Mustafa Kemal ATATURK used this boat while going to the Cruiser Hamidiye. Length : 11.60 m. Width: 1.70 m.
* İnebolu Caique: 3 Pairs of Oars : This “Pereme” type boat (heavy two-oared boat) is the only Anatolian boat that built by cortical technique. During the Independence War, these boats were, transporting ordnance from docks to ships, that’s why boats were honored with “Gazi (Ghazi)” name. The bottom of the waterline of the caique is green, board and bulwark are pink. Length: 8.80 m. Width: 1.92 m.
* Mabeyn Caique (Service Caique of Palace): 5 Pairs of Oars : This boat was used for the staff of Mabeyn Division. Carvel built body is painted with rose pink color. The forecastle is divided into three parts and whole parts are designed with Art Nouveau style. The third section of the forecastle is surrounded with borders embellished in Art Nouveau style. In the middle there are 4 hand-drawn sun figures and a big and a small bunch adorned with decorative style only consisting of flowers and in engraving and relief. The border with flower motifs of the previous division continues on the bulwark. There are leaves in latticework with the form of fan in gold-leaf which divide the three divisions on the castle from each other. The thwarts on which the oarsmen sit are decorated with flower motifs in relief forming a crescent pattern. The partition separating the place of the sultan from the place of the oarsmen is carved and its upper part is decorated with stylized leaves and its lower part with leaf motifs in relief. Length: 17.00 m. Width: 1.50 m.
* Mabeyn Caique (Service Caique of Palace) of 19th Century: 3 Pair of Oars : This caique was used to afford the needs of Mabeyn Division. The forecastle has three divisions which widen gradually. On first section, there are floral patterns, curled branches and rosettes in marquetry technique. In the strake of the second section, stylized decorations on the first part continue and in the next section they are placed in a curvature border. The ivy decoration in marquetry continues in inner side of the bulwark. The left division of the strake is ornamented with embellishment designed in mihrabiye style (semicircular niche). On the outer border, there are lines consisting of ivy in marquetry and on the inner border consisting of decoration lines with palmet (motif of symmetrically sliced leaves). On the space under the leaf hanging like a candle above there is a central motif consisting of floral patterns, asters and tulips. Furthermore, there are three rows of borders at the sitting side of stern. On the upper side there is ivy surrounding the whole caique, in the middle floral patterns in the form of medallion and lastly on the part where the border in marquetry ends there is sliced relief. Length: 20.20 m. Width: 1.70 m.
* Tahlisiye Boat (Lifeboat) of Sultan Abdulaziz Era: 3 Pairs of Oars : This boat is built with mahogany carvel planking and has spoon bow and square stern form. There is a gold leafed horn on the bow. Pomegranate, grape, pineapple, plum, pear and hash with vine leaf come out from the horn covered with leaves. A black border whose sidelines are decorated with gold-leaf passes through the outer side of the board with 3.5 cm width. The poop deck’s ground is paved with sliced cages. The inner side is decorated with red, yellow, blue and green hand-drawn tulip and stylized poplar trees continuously. Length: 9.15 m. Width: 1.60 m.
* The Caique of Sultan II. Abdulhamit Era: 2 Pairs of Oars : It is the caique with two pairs of oars which Sultan Abdulhamit used in the pond of Yildiz Palace. It is built with mahogany clinker planking and has spoon bow and square stern form. At the middle of first oarsman row, there is a 3.20 meters long mast with block. There are drawers under the thwarts of oarsmen; on the other hand there is a blue velvet throne for Sultan’s division. Length: 7.70 m. Width: 1.30 m.
* Tenezzüh (Excursion) Caique: 2 Pairs of Oars : This mahogany caique is built with carvel planking. It is simple and unadorned. It was built in Bebek, Istanbul in 1870. On the brazen plate at the inner side of the backboard, “Georges Z. Lilid - Bebek - Constantinople - 1870 Constructeur” is written. Length: 5.20 m. Width: 1.22 m.
* Prince Abbas’s Caique: 2 Pairs of Oars : This mahogany caique is built with clinker planking and was used by Prince Abbas. Length: 8.10 m. Width: 1.10 m.
* 2 Pairs of Oars Caique : This mahogany caique is built with clinker planking. It is unadorned and simple and has 4 oars. Length: 7.58 m. Width: 1.09 m.

SHIP MODELS

FULL MODELS
* Yacht Savarona, Full Model : Type: Yacht, Builder: Blohm und Voss AG, Hamburg / Germany, Tonnage: 6130 tons, Dimensions: 124.5 x 16 x 6.25 m., Machinery: 2 Steam Tribunes, 7200 shp, 2 propellers, Launched: (1932 Ms. Cadwalder) 1938, Decommissioned: 1986
* Battle Cruiser Hamidiye III (Abdülhamit), Full Model : Type: Armored Cruiser, Builder: Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth and Co, Newcastle, Tonnage: 3904 tons, Dimensions: 112 x 14.5 x 4.8 m., Hull: Steel, Machinery: Steam, three screw, Ordered: 1900, Launched: 25th September 1903, Commissioned: April 1904, Decommissioned: 1947
* Battle Cruiser Yavuz  (Yavuz Sultan Selim), Full Model : Type: Battle Cruiser, Builder: Blohm und Voss AG, Hamburg / Germany, Tonnage: 22979 tons, Dimensions: 186.5 x 29.5 x 8.7 m., Hull: Steel, Machinery: Steam, Four Screws, Order: 1909, Launched: 28th March 1911, Commissioned: 16th August 1914 (GNS Goeben 2nd July1912), Decommissioned: 1950
* Galleon Mahmudiye, Full Model : Type: Galleon, Builder: Imperial Dockyard, İstanbul (Project Engineer Mehmet Efendi and Naval Architect Mehmet Kalfa), Tonnage: 2.500 tons, Dimensions: 62 x 17 x 7 m., Hull: Wooden, Launched :1829, Crew : 1280, Decommissioned: 1875, Sizes: 115 x 140 cm.
* Cruiser Midilli, Full Model : Type: Armored Cruiser, Builder: AG Vulcan; Stettin, Tonnage: 4570 tons, Dimensions: 138.7 x 13.5 x 5.1 m., Hull: Steel, Launched: 16th March 1911, Commissioned: 16th August 1914 (GNS Breslau 10th March 1912), Decommissioned: 20th January 1918
* Battleship Sultan Osman-ı Evvel, Full Model : Builder: Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth and Co, Newcastle, Tonnage: 27500 tons, Dimensions: 204.7 x 27.1 x 8.2 m., Machinery: Stream, Four Propellers, Launched: 16th May 1911, Commissioned: 1914, Decommissioned: 1920 (HMS Agincourt)
* Flagship Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha, Full Model : Built in 1980, the model carries the typical features of 16th-century flagships. It has three masts with green banners and flags, 31 pair of oars, two anchors at the bow, two lanterns at the stern, five cannon, and two tenders. Length: 134 cm; Width: 25 cm.
* Boat with 3 Pairs of Oars : The Boat was built by Sergeant Vasıf in Imperial Dockyard in 1882. Product of a fine a work, the Boat has boat hook and oars. Length: 69 cm. Width: 5.3 cm.

HALF MODELS
* Mesudiye with 3 Holds, Half Model : Length: 191 ft. (58,2m.), Height: 50 ft. (15,2m.), Width: 23 ft. (7m.), Cannon: 118, Crew: 1180, Built at: 1800, Dimensions: 150 x 36 x 20 cm.
* Avnillah, Half Model : Length: 151 ft. (40m), Height: 38 ft. (11,5m), Width: 16,5 (5m), Cannon: 50, Crew: 410, Built at: 1833
* Selimiye with 3 Hold, Half Model : Length: 197 ft. (60 m.), Height: 197 ft. (60 m.), Width: 23.5 ft. (7.1 m.), Cannon: 28, Crew: 1280, Built at: 1807, Dimensions: 183 x 48 x 21 cm.
* Frigate Fevzi Bahri, Half Model : Length: 123 ft. (37,5m.), Height: 32 ft. (9,75m.), Width: 13 ft. (4m.), Cannon: 22, Built at: 1828

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ISTANBUL NAVAL MUSEUM / NAVAL COLLECTIONS

Beşiktaş - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'30.2"N 29°00'19.3"E / 41.041727, 29.005365



PHOTOGRAPHS ALBUM - 1

PHOTOGRAPHS ALBUM - 2

OIL PAINTINGS
* The Rescuers at Black Sea Bosphorus, 19th Century”, Artist: I. Konstantinovich Aivasovsky, 1874, Sizes: 115 x 140 cm.
* Sultan Abdülaziz Toulon Visit, 19th Century, Artist: E. de Berard, 1867, Sizes: 130 x 198 cm.
* Prevesa Naval Battle, Artist: Ohannes Umed Behzad, 1866, Sizes: 125 x 200 cm.
* Turkish Navy on Sham Battle, Artist: Tahsin Bey, Sizes: 88 x 129 cm.
* The Coastline, From Tophane to Galata, Artist: Mıgırdiç Melkon, 1884, Sizes: 60 x 93 cm.
* Fatih the Conqueror's March from Edirne to Istanbul, Artist: Hasan Rıza (Martyr), Sizes: 53 x 183 cm.
* The Sinking of Armored Battleship Goliath, Artist: İsmail Hakkı, Sizes: 90 x 145 cm.
* German Emperor II Wilhelm's Omer Mosque Visit, Jerusalem, Artist: Emine Naciye Tevfik, Sizes: 140 x 220 cm.
* The Ottoman Fleet During Süleyman the Magnificent's Hungarian Campaign, Painter : Mihriban Sözer, 1923, Medium : Miniature, Dimensions : 24x34cm

WATER COLOR PAINTING
* Heybeliada Naval Academy, 19th Century, Artist: Hüsnü Tengüz, 1885, Sizes: 50 x 79 cm.
* The Golden Horn from Eyüp Cemetry, Artist: Fausto Zonaro, Sizes: 17.5 x 26.5 cm.
* The Golden Horn Shipyard, the Time of Galleons 18th Century, Artist: Hüsnü Tengüz, Sizes: 51 x 76 cm.
* Sailboat, Artist: İsmail Hakkı, Sizes: 28 x 78 cm.
* In front of the Hasan Bastion in Çanakkale, Artist: Hayri Çizel, Sizes: 19.5 x 39 cm.

CHARCOAL DRAWINGS
* Turkish Galleon, Artist: Hüsnü Tengüz, Sizes: 22 x 28 cm.
* The front of Dolmabahçe Palace, Artist: Ali Rıza (Hoca), Sizes:18 x 32 cm.
* The Conquest of Istanbul, Artist: Hasan Rıza (Martyr), Sizes: 63 x 48 cm.
* Paddle Steamer Ikdam, Artist: Ali Sabri, Sizes: 27 cm x 38 cm.

ENGRAVINGS
* Bebek Shore, late 19th Century, Artist: Jean (Giovanni) Brindesi, Sizes: 29.5 x 39.5 cm.
* Caiques on Tophane Coast, Artist: Unknown, Sizes: 36 x 28 cm.
* An Infantry Caique at Bosphorus late 19th Century, Artist: Jean (Giovanni) Brindesi, Sizes: 22.5 x 33 cm.
* Ottoman Fleet, Early 20th Century, (Battle Ships Yadigâr-ı Millet, Barbaros Hayrettin, Muavenet-i Milliye, Mesudiye, Turgut Reis, Gayret-i Vataniye, Numune-i Hamiyet and Asar-ı Tevfik) Artist: Unknown, Sizes: 54 x 73 cm.

OTTOMAN PERIOD UNIFORMS
* Captain Pasha Uniform, 14th-19th Century : The uniform used from 14th century to 1867 is sable furred green caftan. On a white shirt an undercaftan is worn, a girdle is tied; yellow flat shoes and quilted turban with gimp are worn.
* Levent Uniform, 14th-18th Century : The uniform used until 1772 consists of short blue shalwar, white shirt, red waist, yellow girdle, red flat shoes and turban on red helmet.
* Kalyoncu (Sailor in Galleon) Uniform, 17th-19th Century : This uniform used between 17th century and 1872 consists of ornamented short shalwar, short waist, white shirt, scarf for the waist, red flat shoe and a fez wrapped with turban.
* Naked Man of Pasha Uniform, 18th-19th Century, Employed during the time of Küçük Hüseyin Pasha (1792-1803), they wear fez on their head, ornamented red waist, short blue shalwar and red flat shoes.
* Officer Soldier Uniform, 19th Century, These uniforms had been worn from 1876 to 1909. The uniform is comprised of fez, two-line buttoned slim fit jacket, black trousers, sword belt and black shoe.

REPUBLICAN PERIOD UNIFORMS
* Officer Uniform for Winter : The uniform consists of black thick fabric jacket and trousers. On the sleeves of the jacket are yellow gimp ensigns of the ranks. The jacket has 8 yellow metal buttons that have engraved anchor with rope in a crescent.
* Naval Academy Student Uniform for Winter : Naval Academy Student Uniform has still been used since 1956.
* Naval Petty Officer Preparatory Academy Student Uniform For Winter : Naval Petty Officer Preparatory Academy Student Uniform had been used from 1956 to 2003.
* Seaman Apprentice Uniform for Winter : Seaman Apprentice Uniform for Winter Uniform has still been used since 1956.

FLAGS
* Flag Embroidered with the "Fetih" Chapter from the Koran : Made in Baghdad in 1789 for Sultan Selim III, the flag was flown on the main and mizzen masts of flagships when the Ottoman fleet was on campaign in foreign waters. Woven of silk and gilt thread, the flag bears the "Fetih" Chapter from the Koran. Dimesions : 1400x500 cm
* The Flag of Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha : Used by Barbaros Hayrettin when he was Commander-in-Chief (1534-1546) of the Ottoman Navy, the naturally patterned green fabric of the silk flag is embellished and appliquéd in white silk. The decorations consists of the "Fetih" Chapter from the Koran, the names of the four Caliphs of Islam, the Christian symbol of the Trinity, the divine hand of God, and the Jewish Star of David. Dimensions : 287 x 200 cm
* Ottoman Flag from the Battle of Lepanto : Flown by Müezzinzade Ali Pasha at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, this red silk flag was presented to the Republic of Turkey as a gesture of good will by Pope Paul VI. Verses and Chapters from the Koran on the flag are appliquéd in green silk.

NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
* Inclinometer : From the corvette Fethi Bülend. Made of Brass in 1892 by the Ottoman Navy, with the name Fethi Bülend inscribed in Ottoman script on the brass calibration plate. Measures the list of a ship. Dimensions: 50 x 32 cm.
* Compass : Made in 1900 at the Imperial Naval Arsenal by Mülazim İhsan Efendi. The rosette is of paper and the compass is encased in a wooden box. Optical device indicating direction. Dimensions :33 x 33 x 22.5 cm
* The chronometer : From the Corvette Peyki Şeref - belongs to the end of 19th century. Its dial plate is mother of pearl and in its inside and on the case writes “Peyki Şeref”. Its wooden case is decorated with latticework metal. With its minimized margin of error, the compass is highly sensitive. Dimensions: 18 x 18 x 20 cm.
* The Log with Propeller : This piece was made in Imperial Dockyard in 1901. It measures speed and distance. Height: 40 cm. Round: 13.5 cm. Height: 18.5 cm.
* Torpedo Director : This piece is used in taking aim at by adjusting the torpedoes to target, route and speed of the ship. Diameter: 21 cm. Length: 50 cm.
* Compass : The compass the brand of which is "Mathieu Orlich Constantinople" was made in Imperial Dockyard. The compass indicating the direction is an optical navigational instrument. Store Diameter: 16.5 cm. Length: 39 cm.
* Astrolabe : This object is an astronomic device used to determine the altitude of the sun and the other celestial bodies and the distance among them. The instrument was made according to the coordinate of Damascus for Eyyübi Sultanı El-Muazzam Şerif El-Dünya Velidin Isa Ebu Bekir. The astrolabe made by Baalbekli Abdurrahman Ibn Sinan El-Nacar was made of brass and silver.
* Sextant : This instrument is used to measure the angle of elevation of a celestial object above the horizon to find the direction on the sea. This sextant belongs to Armored Barbaros Hayrettin serving between 1910 and 1915.
* Octant : This instrument is used to find direction by measuring altitude of celestial bodies from the horizon. The instrument made in 19th century in Istanbul belongs to Steamer Voyana serving between 1858 and 1910.

ESCUTCHEONS
* Stern Escutcheon of Armored Frigate Orhaniye : High relieved and engraved, on the escutcheon consisting of ensign, sword and shield writes Orhaniye.
Sizes: 220 x 265 cm., Armored Frigate Orhaniye, Type: Armored Frigate, Builder: R Napier and Son, Glasgow, Tonnage: 6400 tons, Dimensions: 91.4 x 16.9 x 7.9 m., Hull: Iron Sheet, Order: 1862, Machinery: Steam, one screw, Launched: 26th June 1965, Commissioned: 1866, Decommissioned: 1909
* Escutcheon of Yacht Ertuğrul : Monolithic engraved, this piece carrying ensign, spear, axe, pistol, cannon, sword and powder horn bears the seal of Sultan Resat (1909–1918).
Sizes: 27 x 45 cm, Yacht Ertuğrul, Type: Yacht, Builder: Armstrong, Mitchell and Co, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tonnage: 900 tons, Dimensions: 79.2 x 8.3 x 3.5 m, Hull: Steell, Machinery: Steam, 2 screws, Launched: 1903, Commissioned: 1904, Decommissioned: 1937
* Escutcheon of Galleon Fethiye : Relieved and engraved, this piece consisting of ensign, bugle, axe, spear, rifle, quiver, powder horn and sword bears the seal of Sultan Abdülmecit (1839-1861) on its center. The Escutcheon of Galleon Fethiye was made in Imperial Dockyard in 1861.
Sizes: 80 x 184 cm, Galleon Fethiye, Type: Screwed Galleon, Builder: Imperial Dockyard / Istanbul, Tonnage: 3526 tons, Dimensions: 69.4x17.2x8.2 m, Hull: Wooden, Order: 1853, Machinery: Steam, 1 Screw, Launched: 30th November 1856, Commissioned: 1858, Decommissioned: 1903
* The Escutcheon Belonging to Sultan Mehmet Resat V Reign (1909-1918) : High relieved and engraved, the escutcheon consists of two pieces and is made in a naturalist style. On the part centering the bird and flower figures placed symmetrically is mother-of-pearl escutcheon. The object belongs to the reign of Sultan Mehmet Resat V. Sizes: 127 x 80 cm.

MONOGRAMS
* Monogram Belonging to the Reign of Sultan Abdülaziz (1861-1876) : On the cambered and claret red center of the two-pieced wooden plate is Monogram of Sultan Aziz. The surrounding of the monogram is ornamented with bordure in the shape of rope, adjacent to which there are high-relieved twists and stylized leaves. Sizes: 40 x 77 cm.
* Monogram Belonging to the Reign of Sultan Abdülhamit (1876-1909) : This piece has relieved gold leaves on elliptical and cambered ground. The surrounding is decorated with relieved bordure in the shape of rope that takes the shape of bow tie on the top. It carries El-Gazi monogram of Sultan Abdulhamit. Sizes: 92 x 83 cm.
* Monogram Belonging to the Reign of Sultan Abdülmecit (1839-1861) : Wooden relieved and engraved, the monogram decorated with flower was used in cruisers. Sizes: 85 x 60 cm.

MANUSCRIPTS
* Topmast Quran : It is the Quran given as a gift by Sultan Abdulaziz in 1875 to the Armored Frigate Mesudiye in order to be hung on the mast. It is written on a kind of much valued yellowish glazed paper with calligraphy and inlaid with gold. Sizes: 463 x 10 cm.
* Kitab-ı Bahriye (Naval Book) : It is the contemporary copy of the manuscript written by Admiral Piri Reis in 16th century and was presented to Suleyman the Magnificent. In the portolan with red leather cover written in Nesih style (a style of Arabic script) with the vowel points added on dressed paper, there are many illustrations and charts. Dimensions: 31.5 x 21 x 3.5 cm., 434 Pages
* Divan of Necati Bey (Collected Poems) : It is Turkish manuscript written in Nesih style (a style of Arabic script) by Necati Bey in the 15th century. On its pages there are blue scales and on its cover gilded flower motif is printed. Sizes: 16 x 11.5 cm.
* Manuscript on Astronomy by Takuyyiddin Mehmet Efendi : It was written with Indian ink in 1719 and illustrated with natural colors. The front and back covers of the manuscript bound in cloth are marbled printed. Dimensions: 20 x 14.5 x 2 cm., 150 Pages
* Gastallan Histori Tahtureks Turkish Costume : Seventeenth-century book with 125 miniature illustrations. Bound in red leather, with comb-marbled cover plates. Dimensions: 23 x 15 x 2 cm, 125 pages.

CHARTS and PORTOLANS
* Chart of the Mediterranean : Chart of the Mediterranean drawn in 1461 on parchment by Mürsiyeli İbrahim of Tripoli. Designed for navigational purposes, the chart covers the entire Mediterranean, the Aegean, and the Black Sea, as well as the coast of Western Europe and the British Isles. It covers approximately the region between 54 degrees north latitude, 12 degrees west and 42 degrees east longitudes; scale 1:6,200,000. Dimensions: 53 x 89 cm.
* Map of the Turkish Empire : Engraved color map made in 1626 showing the Ottoman Empire and the Persian Kingdom. On the upper margin are plans of Famagusta, Damascus, İstanbul, Jerusalem, and Alexandria, and on the sides are depictions of Greek, Egypt, Arab, and Persian costumes. Dimensions: 40 x 54 cm.
* Chart of the Persian Gulf to Baghdad : Printed in color by the Naval Academy in 1865. Drawn by the schoolmaster Ali Bey of the War Academy, the chart includes the monogram of Sultan Abdülaziz (1861-1876) and is made to an Ottoman scale. Dimensions: 55 x 134 cm.

FIGUREHEADS
* Figurehead (Blackbird - Albatross) : Figurehead carved in the form of an albatross with head raised and wings open, from the frigate Şeref Resan. Made in 1830 at the Imperial Naval Arsenal. Height : 240 cm, Width : 163 cm
* Figurehead (Horse) : Figurehead carved in the form of a horse reared on its hind legs, from the ferry Eser-i Cedid. Made at the Imperial Naval Arsenal in 1841. Height : 78 cm, Width : 32 cm
* Figurehead (Tiger) Figurehead carved in the shape of a charging tiger with its tongue hanging out of its mouth, from the steam ship Mukaddeme-i Şeref. Made in 1876 at the Imperial Naval Arsenal. Height : 265 cm, Width : 48 cm
* Figurehead (Hawk-Falcon : Falcon Figurehead : Figurehead carved in the form of a falcon with partly outstretched wings as if diving, from the corvette Feyzi Mabut. Made on Euboea in 1829. Height : 85 cm, Width : 87 cm

WAPONS

EDGED WEAPONS
* Yataghan, 19th Century : This yataghan was made by Osman Halil in 1811. The blade of the yataghan is graved with flower motifs, the hilt is handmade inlaid of coral and the sheath is ornamented with arabesque motive relieves. Blade Length: 54 cm, Hilt Length: 16 cm.
* Laz Yataghan, 19th Century : This yataghan has serpentine blade. The double lugged hilt made of horn and the guard of the hilt is soft leather. The sheath is puffed up, and made of dark brown leather. Blade Length:  63 cm, Grip Length: 16 cm.
* Yataghan : This yataghan was made in 1785. The yataghan’s iron blade surface covered with golden ornamentations in Tula work. One sided and having double iron lugs, the Yataghan has blood groove but was not equipped with a guard of hilt. The bottom of the hilt is handmade coral. The left of the blade bears golden “Maaşallah” writing in Tula style and stylized monogram. On this face in 4 parts writes an 8 line-old Turkish text. On the right side, “ Sahibi Osman Ameli Salih sene 1300”(this yataghan belongs to Ameli Osman, year 1300) is written. The wooden sheath is covered with leather and iron, the tip is dragon shaped. Blade Length: 59.5 cm.
* Turkish Sword : The serpentine, single bladed Turkish Sword is made of steel. The hilt material was made of horn, and iron guard of sword hilt ornamented with gold mounted is cross-shaped. The wooden sheath is covered with leather and iron. Blade Length: 78 cm.
* Axe : The lower part of the wooden stick and the part to which sharper iron piece mounted are coated with brass. The brass coat on wooden stick is grooved, but the brass on the sharp part is flat. The iron, part is in crescent form and quite sharp. The counter part is in knob form in order to balance the weight. Height: 77.5 cm.
* Axe, Late 18th - Early 19th Centuries : This axe was used by naval fusiliers and firemen. The blade is steel and half moon shaped. There are brass rings on the wooden stick. Height: 79 cm.

CANNONS
* Muzzle Loaded Smooth-bored Iron Cannon, 16th Century, This is the percussive cannon used by Yavuz Sultan Selim during the Egypt expedition (1512-1520). On the muzzle “Sultan Selim Şah the son of the Beyazıt Han” writes. Barrel Length: 740 cm, Barrel Diameter: 25 cm, Weight: 23 tons
* Muzzle Loaded Smooth-bored Battleship Cannon 17th Century. This cannon was seized by Kara Mustafa Pasha at Vienna siege in 1678. The cannon is in dragon shape with its four wings and the tail at the bottom part. Barrel Length: 240 cm, Barrel Diameter: 40 mm.
* Breech Loaded Steel Grooved Cannon : This cannon is a 20th century German made (Fried Krupp). This cannon belongs to Cruiser Yavuz. Barrel Length: 677 cm, Barrel Diameter: 15 cm.
* Breech Loaded Iron Grooved Cannon, 19th Century : This breech-loaded cannon was placed on a two-wheeled gun carriage, and it does not have breechblock. Barrel Length: 315 cm
* Muzzle Loaded Smooth-bored Iron Cannon : On the cannon in silver inlaid writes “Sahibi Elhac Ali Mir Mehsal Canik Mutasarrıfı Tarafı Nuzulu (Trabzon) Fi Sene 1181”(Belonging to Elhac Ali Mir Mehsal Canik Mutasarrıfı Tarafı Nuzulu (Trabzon) year 1767), "Maaşallah".

RIFLES
* Şişhane Ranged Flintlock Rifle, This rifle belongs to 18th century.
* Sultan Abdülaziz’s (1861–1876) Grooved-Relieved Rifle, This rifle is “Man F.D. By the Providence Tool Co Prov R.I. USA” brand and Sultan Abdulmahit’s monogram was stamped on the rifle. The rifle is decorated with golden animal figures. Barrel Length: 84 cm, Barrel Diameter: 11.5 mm.
* Rifle : This rifle belongs to British Submarine E-15’s officer, which was agrounded at Kepez Feneri than sank at Canakkale on 18-19 April 1915 during the First World War. Barrel Length: 124 cm.
* Rifle, Mauser : This rifle was produced in Istanbul Rifle Factory in 1912-1913. On cocking handle "year 1913, Rifle Factory, İstanbul 2277" is written in Old Turkish and the rifle also bears the monogram of Sultan Resat. On sundry parts of the mechanism writes “2 277, 1 4657, 57" in old Turkish, and on the plates in front of tumbler writes “2 277”. On the sight writes old Turkish numbers. Total Length: 105 cm, Barrel Diameter: 7.5 mm.

PISTOLS
* Flintlock Pistol, 19th Century : This flintlock pistol is inlaid with mythological animal symbols and flowers. On the mechanism writes “Vergnes Marselle” and smooth bored barrel is adorned with golden leaf sultanate seal and imperial crown. Barrel Length: 32 cm, Barrel Diameter: 8 mm.
* Flintlock Pistol, 19th Century : The handle of the pistol belonging to Commodore Vehbi Ziya Dumer is in the shape of knob and adorned with leaves relieved and engraved. The wooden handle of the pistol is ornamented with latticework plates. Mechanism and the flintlock part are adorned with carved leaflets. The second layer of the barrel is decorated with relieved in arabesque style. The end of the barrel is surrounded with fine silver work bracelets. Barrel Length: 35.5 cm, Barrel Diameter: 15 mm.
* Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's Smith & Wesson Pistol : This pistol was gifted to Minister of Navy Artilleryman İhsan (Eryavuz) by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk before the Great Attack (1924-1927). The pistol was manufactured in Springfield/USA in 20th century. Barrel Length: 11.5 cm, Barrel Diameter: 7.5 mm.
* Cartridge Pistol : Having rifled barrel the pistol, of which handle is cylindrical, has a circle on the bottom. Handle base and trigger hilt are made of brass. On the right side of the mechanism is the stamp writing “Product of Imperial Dockyard” in old Turkish. Barrel Length: 33.5 cm, Barrel Diameter: 15 mm.

TORPEDOS
* Whitehead Torpedo, 14 Pus : Made in factory Whitehead. Russians launched these torpedoes to the Ottoman Fleet in 1876 at Batum Harbor. Length: 573 cm.
* Screw-Driven Torpedo : This torpedo was made in Torpedo Factory. Length: 429 cm.
* Torpedo : It was made by Kesmekayalı Sukru Efendi Kaptan as an example of the torpedoes he had been trained on in Whitehead Torpedo Factory. It is one of the double screw driven torpedoes with 14 pus and 48 kilograms. Length: 457 cm and 460 cm

BOMBS
* Glass Type Hand Grenades : These bombs were used in Crete Battles and made in 17th Century.
* Soil Based Hand Grenades : 16th Century made.
* Aircraft Bomb : These Aircraft bombs made in Imperial Dockyard were used between 1915 and 1918.
* Aircraft Bomb : Used in Canakkale Battles in 1915.

MINES
* 1914 German Made Mine : These mines that can be laid with surface ships are electric Hertz ignitioned and ironed. The mines can be laid from 8 m. to 110 m. deepness.
* 1926 Pendulum Type Mine : These Russian originated mines can be laid with surface ships are pendulum ignition and ironed. The mines can be laid from 10 m. to 120 m. deepness. Charge capacity is 250 kg. tnt.
* 1916 Pendulum Type Russian Mine : These Russian originated mines can be laid with surface ships are pendulum ignitioned and ironed. The mines can be laid from 6m to 120 m. deepness. Charge capacity is 100 kg. tnt.

DEFENCE UTILITIES
Egypt Memluk Sultan Kayitbay’s Matronly Armour, 16th Century : This armor was seized in 1516 by Yavuz Sultan Selim, on his Egypt expedition. The armor built in gold-plated copper technique consists of helmet, jacket, armlet, knee piece and shield. The plates between chains are ornamented with cintemanis (Cintemani is a unique violet-like motif believed to bring luck and prosperity.), cloves, cypress and Cufic (a special type of Arabic calligraphy) writing.

STAMPS
* Stamp of “Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Bahriyye Vekaleti Kocaili Mevki’i Müstahkemi İkinci Grub Kumandanlığı : The stamp was made in relief and on the surface in a special calligraphy style named as “Sulüs” and “Rik’a” writes “Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Bahriyye Vekaleti Kocaili Mevki’i Müstahkemi İkinci Grub Kumandanlığı”. The handgrip is stable. Width x Length: 76x22 mm. Height: 74 mm. Weight: 44 gr.
* Stamp of “Bahriyye Gedikli Mektebi  /   /  9 Numrosı : The stamp was relieved and the surface level in “Rik’a” style writes “Bahriyye Gedikli Mektebi   /   / 9 Numrosı”. The handgrip is stable. Width x Length: 34x21mm. Height: 71 mm. Weight: 30,9 gr.
* Stamp of “Muhasebat Dairesi Vürüdı  /   / Numrosı Dosya : The stamp was relieved and on the surface writes “Muhasebat Dairesi Vürüdı  /  / Numrosı Dosya” in a special calligraphy style Rik’a. The handgrip is stable. Width x Length: 83 x 36 mm. Height: 93 mm. Weight: 98,4 gr.
* Stamp of "Agenzia Decl’i Piroscafi Ottomani Dell’amm To : The stamp was carved and on the center an anchor, a crescent and writing “Cavalla” was placed. On the surrounding of the center writes “Agenzia Decl’i Piroscafi Ottomani Dell’amm To”. Width x Length: 38 x 33 mm. Height: 6 mm. Weight: 50,9 gr.

SEALS
* Seal of "Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Müdafaai Milliye Vekaleti, Deniz Harp Mektebi Çekirdeği Memurluğu : On the center made by carving writes “Müdafaai Milliye Vekaleti” in Old Turkish; on the bordure ornamented with anchor writes “Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, Deniz Harp Mektebi Çekirdeği Memurluğu”. The handgrip latticework molded is moving. It was used after 1923. Diameter: 33 mm. Height: 31 mm.
* Seal of "Tersanei Amire Ancanibi Evrakı Gurema : The seal was made by carving and on the surface ornamented with cloves and roses writes “Tersanei Amire Ancanibi Evrakı Gurema, 270, Vefa”. The brass handgrip is stable. Diameter: 25 – 27 cm. Height: 33 mm.
* Seal of "Hızır Reis Sefinei Hümayunu : “Sefinei Hümayun” was written on the center of the seal by carving in Old Turkish and on the surrounding ornamented with anchor writes “Hızır Reis, Senei Maliye 1331”. The handgrip latticework molded brass is moving. Diameter: 22 mm. Height: 27 mm.
* Seal of "Suda Vapuru Hümayunu : On the seal writes “Suda Vapuru Hümayunu, 1312” in Old Turkish. The handgrip is molded and moving. Diameter: 21mm, Height: 26mm.

ENSIGNS
* Ensign of Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha : The ensign was used during the period in which Hızır Hayrettin Pasha was Kaptan-ı Derya (Admiral-in-Chief). The fabric of the ensign is figured on its own and green silk. The writings and the figures were applied with white silk fabric. On the ensign, Fetih Suresi (A verse of Quran on Conquest), names of Mohammed’s four caliphs, Zülfikar (Hz. Ali’s sword – and the trinity at the same time), claw (in hand shape) and hectogram were applied. Sizes: 287 x 200 cm.
* Ensign of Lephanto Battle : The ensign used by Muezzinzade Ali Pasha in Lephanto Battle in 1571 was handed back to Turkey as a sign of courtesy in 1964 by Papa VI. Paul. Verses and suras made of woven yellow silk were applied on red silk.
* Ensign Inlaid with Fetih (Conquest) Sura : The ensign was made in Baghdad with the order of Sultan Selim III in 1789. The ensign was flagged on mainmast and mizzenmast of the commander ship during the cruises of Empire to foreign countries. The ensign on which writes Fetih (Conquest) Sura was woven with silk and golden tinsel. Sizes: 1400 x 500 cm.

AMPHORAS
* Byzantine Amphora : The amphora was made up of terra cotta. The 2-handled amphora has a large body and deep bottom. The amphora bears fine grooves on its belly and foot. Rim Diameter: 10.5 cm. Rim Thickness: 2 cm. Belly Sphere: 158 cm. Height: 106 cm.
* Byzantine Amphora : Made up of terra cotta, 2-handled amphora has a spherical body, grooved shoulders and flatfoot. Shoulders are elliptical and button shaped handled. Shoulders bear fine grooves. Rim Diameter: 8.5 cm. Rim Thickness: 1.4 cm. Belly Sphere: 149 cm. Height: 60 cm.
* Rhodes Amphora : Narrow and thin rimmed amphora has long, narrow neck, double spurred handles tied attached from neck to shoulder, low shoulders, conical body becoming narrow towards foot part, deep bottom and button shaped handles. Rim Diameter: 3.5 cm. Rim Thickness: 0.5 cm. Belly Sphere: 48 cm. Height: 46 cm.
* Roman Amphora 3rd - 6th Century AC : Narrow rimmed, short narrow necked, small handled attached from shoulder to under the rim and narrow shouldered; the amphora’s belly is widened from shoulder towards the foot. The amphora is quite thin and the rim is thin too. Rim Diameter: 11 cm. Belly Sphere: 67 cm. Height: 58,5 cm.

LIGHTS
* Side Light : The Side Light made up of copper has a kind of shield on the frame of the glass. “Made in Imperial Dockyard” is written on the Side Light. Diameter: 29.5 cm. Height: 48 cm.
* Copper Masthead Light, 20th Century : Made up of copper, on the light writes “J.H. Peters & Bey Hamburg.
* Big Type Light : The glass color is green and it was used in 19th century ships.
* Port Side Light : This port sidelight belongs to French Saphir Submarine that was trying to pass the Bosphorus at 15th of January 1915.The submarine had to surface because of the deep flow of the sea, and Turkish Ships around the area sank the submarine.
* Masthead Light : These lights that can be seen at least 5 miles range is placed on fore mast and gleam as white. This one belongs to Cruiser Yavuz that served between 1911 and 1950. This is a 1911 German made light.
* Big Type Lights : Those are big type lights that were made up of glass and brass.
* Harbor Light : The light was made up of copper; “J.H. Peters & Bey Hamburg 9 - 5609” is written on it.
* Copper Port Light : This one is 20th century made red port light.
* Masthead Light : On a brass card on British-made light writes “Thomas Crieve Manufacturers Northshields”. The colorless light has no handgrip.
* Masthead Light : This piece is a British made ship light.

LITHOGRAPHIC BLOCKS
* Lithographic Block, 19th Century : On this lithographic block, there are Rumi months (a solar calendar used in Turkey until 1925) and a clock which shows Ruz-i Hızır Day (a day in May, especially the day when the navy sets sail). Dimensions: 54 x 38 x 6.5 cm.
* Lithographic Block, Skiathos Port - Greece : On this lithographic block, “Skiathos Island Coasts” is written. Dimensions: 37 x 26.5 x 9 cm.
* Lithographic Block, 19th Century : On this lithographic block, there are seal samples and double anchor which is the symbol of Maritime Affairs Department. Dimensions: 54 x 38 x 6 cm.
* Lithographic Block : There is the signature of Sultan Mehmet Resat on the block. It is the lithographic block of the daily printed receipt of supplies belonging to the Imperial Dockyard. Dimensions: 47 x 37 x 8.5 cm.

TOMBSTONES - INSCRIPTIONS
* Stone Inscription of Yalıköşkü Boathouse Door : It belongs to the era of Sultan Selim III. (1210). On the arched part, there is an inscription consisting of 20 couplets and above it there is an inscription on the front with monogram. At the upper portion the monogram of Selimi Salis and a galley motif can be seen.
* Inscription of Rolling Mill Barracks : It was made by Sultan Abdülhamit II and written by Poet Sururi in 1886. Sizes: 234 x 60 cm.
* Cesme Inscription : It was made by Spahi Agha (Chief Cavalry Soldier) and written by Poet Kadri in 1741. Sizes: 88 x 32.5 cm.
* Tombstone : It belongs to Bekri Mustafa (1819). The heading part of the marble tombstone is in the form of turban.
* Tombstone : It belongs to Selim Kalfa, the son of Mahmut (1792).
* Tombstone : It belongs to Janissary Mehmet.
* Tombstone : It belongs to Janissary Esseyid Mustafa.

MEDALS - ORDERS
* Commemorative Medal of Aegean 2nd Army Sham Battle : It is the medal inscribed for the commemoration of the sham battle of Aegean Army in 1937. The diameter of the brazen medal is 35 mm. On its one face there is valonia oak in relief and in-between the branches there is the motif of star and crescent; on the other face in the border “COMMEMORATION OF THE SHAM BATTLE OF AEGEAN 2nd ARMY” is written and in-between there is the signature of K. ATATURK and the date 13.10.1937.
* 10th Anniversary Commemorative Medal of Turkish Republic : It was inscribed for 10th Anniversary Commemoration of Turkish Republic. The diameter of the brazen medal is 30 mm. On its one face there is a portrait of Ataturk; on the other face “TURKISH REPUBLIC 1923 – 1933” is written.
* 4th Rank Osmani Order (Pertaining to Sultan Abdulaziz) : It is covered with silver, glazing and gold. It is in the shape of a heptagonal star. It is tied to a ribbon with red borders. Diameter: 62 mm.
* Mecidi Order : It belongs to the Minister of the Navy Moralı Ibrahim Pasha in Sultan Abdulaziz era. It is covered with silver, glazing and gold. It is in the shape of a heptagonal star stowed with rays shortening from the points towards the edges. In-between the tips there are star and crescents. It is instituted in 1852. Diameter: 100 mm.
* 4th Rank Osmani Order : It was presented by Sultan Abdülaziz (1861 – 1876) to Torajiro Yamada. There are inscriptions in Ottoman language on the red glaze in the middle of the order. Under the inscriptions there is a crescent motif. On the back side of the decoration there are figures of drum and flag with the year 699. Diameter: 65 mm.
* Osmani Order : 4th rank Osmani Order was instituted by Sultan Abdulaziz in 1861. It is in the shape of a heptagonal star covered with green glaze. In the center there is a space in relief covered with red glaze and in the crescent there is an inscription inlaid with gold written in Ottoman language.   On the back side of the decoration there are figures of drum and flag with the year 699 in relief. It is tied to a green ribbon with red borders and at the fixing point there is star and crescent. Diameter: 64 mm.
* Mecidi Order : 5th rank Mecidi Order was instituted by Sultan Abdulmecit. It is in the shape of a heptagonal star with beams of light. In its center with red glazing, there is an inscription inlaid with gold “Patriotism, Effort, Loyalty, year 1268” in the border. There is the seal of Abdulmecit at the middle space in relief. On the backside there is an inscription “Imperial Mint” and “D.A” initials in relief in the figure of star and crescent. It is tied to a red ribbon with green borders and at the fixing point there is star and crescent. Diameter: 54 mm.
* Yugoslavia State Decoration Given to President Fahri S. Koruturk : There are 10 stones between the figures of beams of light. It is surrounded with golden border in 10 mm width. The surrounding of the cobalt-blue glazed center is decorated with 35 red stones and in the center there is an emblem. At the middle there is a pentagram with 5 red stones. On its backside there is pin. On the other decoration with ribbon state emblem can be seen. The diameter of the cobalt-blue glazed center is 27 mm. It has a purple silk ribbon. Diameter (with pin): 85 mm. Diameter (with ribbon): 65 mm.

STANDING RIGGINGS
* Brace : It was used at mainsheets during the sailing period. It was made in Imperial Dockyard.
* Slip (Rope), 19th Century : This object belongs to the Galleon Mahmudiye. The slip was used to be tied to the body of the chain on the anchorage of the vessels.
* Fiverail : The fiverail belongs to the sailing period and was made in Imperial Dockyard.

CLOCKS
* The Clock of Kasımpaşa Naval Hospital Tower : The clock was made in 1859 and it was the engine of the clock of Kasımpaşa Naval Hospital. Total Height: 264 cm. Height of Engine Part: 135 cm. Foot Height: 129 cm. Width: 134 cm. Length: 95 cm.
* Clock, S.F. Brand : This clock was used in Galleon Mahmudiye. Sizes: 59 x 43 cm.
* Historical Silver Floor Clock : The clock was used in ships and made in 19th century. The clock has three foot and on each foot there is a lion figurine. Diameter: 42 cm. Stand: 50 cm.
* Wall-Clock : The Clock was brought from France by Minister of Naval Academy Sait Pasha.

ADMIRAL-IN-CHIEF (KAPTAN-I DERYA) FOUNTAINS
Fountain, 18th Century : The fountain was made with the order of Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Pasha. The fountain was made of white – gray curved marble, the pediment of the fountain was ornamented with a rose on Bursa arch and the upper middle part carries an elaborated decoration of hanging tulips. On the lower part there is a huge acanthus leave and the fountain part has curled ornamentations. High-relieved part and surrounding counter were painted with common gilt. Height: 300 cm. Width: 240 cm. Length: 22 cm.

DIPLOMAS - FIRMANS
* Training Certificate : It belongs to Erzurumlu Yusuf Efendi. This certificate was given as a result of the exam made in 1305 Zilkade according to the Arabian Year (July 1888). Sizes: 27.5 x 18.7 cm.
* Certificate of Qualification : It belongs to Dogancilar Rusdiyesi Farabi Yusuf Ziya Efendi. This certificate was given by Ministry of Public Instruction in 27 February 1305 a solar calendar in use till 1925 (11 March 1890). At the top of the certificate there is the signature of Sultan Abdulhamit II. Sizes: 31.5 x 24 cm.
* Diploma of Yugoslavia State Decoration Given to President Fahri S. Koruturk : It is printed on a special paper and has a case covered with red book cloth. It is the diploma of Yugoslavia State Order given to Fahri S. Koruturk in 1976. Sizes: 34 x 49 cm.
* Envelope of the Diploma of 4th Rank Mecidi Order (Pertaining to Sultan Abdulmecit) : There are two emblems on the envelope. In the upper emblem “Order Pertaining to Sultan Abdulmecit” and in the lower emblem “Imperial Order Office” is written. In-between the two emblems, “Diploma of 4th Rank Mecidi Order Presented to Yamada Efendi” is written with Rik’a (a cursive style of writing). Sizes: 22 x 16.5 cm.

ART GALLERY
An area of 465 square meters in the Naval History Archives Building was renovated and opened as an art gallery in 1993 by the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Vural Bayazıt. With the aim of serving contemporary artists, competitions with the theme "Sea" are held annually in spring and awarded entries are retained for the collection of the museum.

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ISTANBUL NAVAL MUSEUM

Beşiktaş - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'30.2"N 29°00'19.3"E / 41.041727, 29.005365



PHOTOGRAPHS ALBUM

The Istanbul Naval Museum (Turkish: İstanbul Deniz Müzesi) is a national naval museum of the Republic of Turkey, located in Istanbul. It was established in 1897 by the Ottoman Minister of Navy Bozcaadalı Hasan Hüsnü Paşa. The museum contains an important collection of military artifacts pertaining to the Ottoman Navy. It is Turkey's largest museum, with a great variety of collections. Around 20.000 pieces are present in its collection. Being connected to the sea-forces commander in Turkey, it is also the country's first military museum.

HISTORY

The Istanbul Naval Museum is the most comprehensive museum of its kind in Turkey. With its extraordinarily rich and varied collection, numbering some 20,000 pieces, it is among the major museums of the world. The Naval Museum operates under the Commander of the Navy and was the first military museum founded in Turkey.

With orders of the Naval Commander-in-Chief Bozcaadalı Hasan Hüsnü Pasha and the support of the Commander of the Imperial Naval Arsenal Admiral Arif Hikmet Pasha, the Naval Museum was founded in 1897 by Commander Süleyman Nutki in the Imperial Naval Arsenal (now Taşkızak Shipyard in Hasköy, İstanbul), as the Museum and Library Administration Office.

At first the museum opened its doors mainly as a repository of unclassified objects. However, in 1914 the Minister of the Navy Cemal Pasha, as he had realized with all other aspects of the Navy, renovated both the museum and its administration when he appointed Lieutenant Ali Sami Boyar Director. A maritime artist, Boyar subsequently reorganized the museum collections scientifically, established a ship-model workshop for building models and half-models of Turkish ships, and a workshop to manufacture human figures for museum displays, all integral steps in the development of the museum to its present status.

At the beginning of World War II, the collections were moved to Anatolia for safekeeping. After the war, the museum collections were returned to İstanbul in 1946, this time to a more suitable building complex of the Dolmabahçe Mosque. Following two years of preparation by the Museum Director Haluk Şehsuvaroğlu, the new museum was opened to the public on 27 September 1948.

With the widening of Dolmabahçe Avenue, it was necessary to relocate the museum once again. It was moved a short distance in 1961 to its current location in Beşiktaş, next to the tomb and monument of Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha (Barbarossa).

SEARCH UNITS

Maritime History Archives
The Historical Naval Archive has been founded after the establishment of Naval Ministry in 1867 and continued until 1928. Although the Naval Ministry was abolished in 1920, the old manuscripts, belonging to 1923 - 1928 period were included in this archive. Even a few number of the documents which were written before the establishment of the Naval Ministry (1867) are present. The classification of the documents, approximately 20 million pieces, have been continued and 15 catalogues were printed up to now. Several correspondence of the Naval Ministry regarding dockyards, ships, naval factories, ports and bases, naval training, legal courts, accounting office etc. can be found in the museum.

Photograph Archives
The collection consists of 12.340 photos about dockyards, fountains, military buildings, warships, merchant ships, ports and bases from Abdülaziz period (1861 - 1876) till today.

Naval Library
The library of the Naval Museum consists of 25.000 books, including manuscripts and portolans, most of which are about the seafaring and the naval history.

Chart and Map Archives
The archive consists 940 pieces which are navy maps and charts of different parts of the Ottoman Empire and Istanbul, and the coastal charts of Republic Period. The special pieces of the collection are four 16th century copies of "Kitabı Bahriye", which was written by Piri Reis and the maps which were used by Atatürk in Gallipoli War when he was the group commander of Anafartalar.

Application for Research
Foreign researchers should apply to Turkish General Staff via embassies / consulates in their countries. All applications will be answered in one month.

MAIN EXHIBITION BUILDING
The three-story Main Exhibition Building contains 17 rooms and 4 large halls named after major wind directions, totaling 1500 square meters.

GROUND FLOUR

Atatürk Room
The entrance to the Main Exhibition Building is devoted to the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Displayed here are various objects used by Atatürk while on board a number of vessels, registry books off warships that he signed, paintings showing him with leaders of various nations, the map he used in the Gallipoli Campaign during which he served as Commander of the Anafartalar Group, and models of the ships that bore his casket from Sarayburnu to İzmit. Also here are Atatürk's bed and other memorabilia from the yacht Savarona, where he spent 54 days during his illness, his cabin from the yacht Ertuğrul, as well as scale models of the two yachts and of the freighter Bandırma.

Room of Martyrs
On the walls of this room are registers of sailors lost in battle or accidents from the 13th century to the present. Documents and objects relating to the Ertuğrul Disaster and the losses of the submarines Atılay and Dumlupınar, the freighter Refah, and the destroyer TCG Kocatepe are also displayed.

Lodos (Southwest Wind) Hall
Minelayer NusretThe Balkan Wars, the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I, and the Turkish War of Independence represent the theme of this hall. Presented here are various objects collected from these battlefields, as well as paintings of warships and naval engagements from these wars by a number of important Turkish painters.

Original pieces, models, and paintings of influential historic vessels such as the minelayer Nusret, which changed the course of World War I by laying 26 mines on the night of 7-8 March 1915 at the mouth of Erenköy Bay near the entrance to the Dardanelles, the tugboat Alemdar, which ran arms from the Soviet Union to the Turkish Black Sea coast during the War of Independence, the battle cruisers Yavuz and Midilli, which also played important roles during the War of Independence, as well as the destroyer Muaveneti Milliye, and the gunboats Sultanhisar and Aydın Reis are also displayed in this hall. Also exhibited here are the enormous gold embroidered naval flags of 80 square meters from Baghdad ordered by Sultans Mustafa II (1695-1703) and Selim III (1789-1807).

Rauf Orbay and Charts Rooms
Hamidiye CruiserA separate room is dedicated to the battle cruiser Hamidiye and its commander Rauf Orbay, one of the most prominent figures in Turkish naval history. Rauf Orbay's uniform and desk, as well as a model of the Hamidiye, called the "Ghost Ship" because of its accomplishments in the Dardanelles, Black Sea, and Mediterranean during the Balkan Wars, are on display.

In the Charts Room are the Kitab-ı Bahriye (Book of the Sea) by the 16th -century admiral Piri Reis of Gallipoli and a map of the Mediterranean drawn on parchment by Mürsiyeli Tabip İbrahim in 1461, both outstanding examples of early cartographical art.

UPPER FLOOR

Upstairs Entrance Hall
On display in this hall are three important works by the Russian painter Aivasovsky, regarded as the most realistic painter of the sea, as well as works by Givanian, Van de Velde and Melkon. Also of interest is the large flag flown by the Turkish Admiral Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha, with various symbols reflecting his tolerance towards diverse races and religions on the sea. The flag carries the "Fetih" Chapter from the Koran, below it inside crescents are the names of the four Caliphs, at the middle the Christian symbol of the Trinity, at its left the divine hand of God, and at the lower center the Jewish Star of David. This symbolism is a reflection of the Ottoman admiral's acceptance of sheltering the three prime religions of the 16th-century Mediterranean.

Keşişleme (Southeast Wind) Hall
In this hall is exhibited a model of the battle cruiser Sultan Osman-ı Evvel, built by and purchased from the British Government, but never actually delivered due to Ottoman Empire's entry into World War I on the side of Imperial Germany. The ship was later named Agincourt and commissioned by the British Navy. Ship models of different periods and classes, as well as numismatic items and paintings of Ottoman Naval forces and certain naval engagements are included in this hall.

Barbaros Room
Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha, painter: Halil Paşa, 1909, oil paint, 82 x 65 cm In this small room, situated in the Keşişleme Hall, is a model of the flagship of the famous Ottoman Admiral Barbaros Hayrettin, and paintings representing the Preveze (Provesa) Victory of 1538, Turgut Reis (Dragut), and the siege of Malta.

Istanbul Room
This room is reserved for engravings and water and oil paintings depicting maritime scenes of old İstanbul.

Poyraz (Northeast Wind) Hall
Various weapons, models of machines, navigational instruments and other technical equipment from the 13th through the 20th centuries are displayed in this hall. An exhibit devoted to the products of Ottoman Imperial Naval Arsenal includes industrial materials, decorative items, plans of docks and ships, paintings, and models.

Astrolabe 13th century
Of particular interest are the astrolabes, one of which is among the earliest examples of its type. Made for an Eyyubid Sultan in 1222, it was designed for the location of Damascus and its 12 zodiac signs are inlaid with silver. Derived from scientific practices, celestial observations, and theoretical calculations, the astrolabe maintains its remarkable precision in light of today's technology. A smaller hand-held astrolabe dating to 1534 is designed with İstanbul as its center of observation.These instruments were used to calculate heights of stars and their distances from the sun, the planets, and the moon; the changing positions of the stars on the horizon, distances between points on earth, as well as the time and seasons based on solar observations.

Kaptan Pasha (Chief-of-the-Navy), Naval Academy and Uniforms Rooms
Chief-of-the-Navy Room, an office of the Chief-of-the- Navy and a room of a Naval Academy reflect the modernization reforms of the Ottoman Navy in the first half of the 19th century (Tanzimat Period). Uniforms Room displays the change and development in outfits and uniforms of the Ottoman and Republic Period Navies from the 14th century until today.

LOWER FLOOR

Yavuz Room
This room is dedicated to the battle cruiser Yavuz, which witnessed the end of the Ottoman Empire and the establishment of the Turkish Republic. Originally named the Goeben, this ship had belonged to the Imperial German Navy before entering the Dardanelles in 1914 to escape the pursuing British Fleet. Hoisting the Ottoman flag, possession of the ship was quickly transferred to theOttoman Government. Under its new name Yavuz Sultan Selim, the battle cruiser was deployed in the Black Sea to bombard the Russian coast. Consequently, the Ottoman Empire entered World War I on the side of Germany. Paintings and objects from the ship, including its navigational instruments, steering wheel, bells, cannon, turret nameplates, cartridges, as well as Goeben's Imperial German battle flag and Yavuz's flotilla flag, are on display.

Lanterns Hall
The Galleon Lantern, heigh t: 150 cm Kept here are naval lanterns, used both on land and at sea, portraits and busts of sultans and naval ministers, and a marble sundial dated to 1882 from the barracks of Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Pasha. Other artifacts include Roman and Byzantine amphoras and certain objects recovered from the shipwrecks of the Çeşme Sea Battle of 1770.

Inscriptions Room
Inscribed plaques, panels, and sultans' monograms from fleets and sailing ships, as well as 15th-century ceramic tiles are displayed here. And also the instantaneous that is created by the divers' compressors and special clothing of divers' for deep and facial sea level can be seen at the entrance.

Ships and Memorabilia Room
A View of Ships and Memorabilia RoomFound here are the nameplates, bells, registry books, flags, and names of commanders and crews of vessels decommissioned during the Turkish Republic Period. At the entrance to this room is a display with a diving compressor and deep and shallow water dry dive suits.

Lithography Room
On exhibit here are marble blocks used by the Naval Printing Office for lithographs of Naval Academy diplomas, certain border designs, and other decorative fragments. Samples of pages of the Koran are also featured.

OUTDOOR EXHIBITION AREAS

On display here are objects that are large and difficult to exhibit indoors, including cannons, mines, torpedoes, anchors, inscribed stone panels, and tombstones.

Of particular interest is the smoothbore wrought-iron cannon made in İstanbul in 1516 by the order of Yavuz Sultan Selim and used at the battles of Ridaniye and Mercidabık during his Egyptian campaign. Cannon cast in Britain, France, Venice, Russia, Austria, and Turkey demonstrate the evolution of the weapon from the 15th to the 20th centuries. Smoothbore wrought-iron cannon,16th Century, Ottoman Smoothbore wrought-iron cannon, 16th century, Venice Schwartzkopff Torpedo tube belonging to the Muavenet-i Milliye Battle Ship, 1910.

Other noteworthy pieces comprising the large collection are the 11-ton propeller, gun, anchor, and certain sections of the battle cruiser Yavuz, a cannon from the corvette Necmi Şevket, on which was issued at Thessaloniki the Declaration of the Second Constitution in 1908, as well as a 21-ton mounted gun used by the Orhaniye Battery in Gallipoli. Also in the outdoor area can be found torpedo tubes, ornamental monograms of the sultans and inscriptions in marble, a wall-relief of Piri Reis 16th-century map of the world, and busts of prominent Turkish admirals from the 11th century onward.

Fragments of the German submarine UB-46, sunk in the Black Sea during World War I, and the Uzaklar yacht, aboard which the Atasoy family circumnavigated the globe (1992 - 1997), are also on display.

TOMB OF BARBAROS HAYRETTIN PASHA

Born in 1466, Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha was proclaimed Admiral-in-Chief of the Ottoman Navy by Süleyman the Magnificent in 1534. He died in 1546, and his will written at his own request on 21 September 1534, requested that he be buried in the tomb he had built next to a medrese (religious school) in Beşiktaş, and a lamp kept burning over his grave. The tomb was built by thee architect Sinan in keeping with 16th century classical Ottoman architecture.

It was constructed of ashlar masonry on an octagonal base plan, and covered with a dome. Each of the seven façades have a pair of vertically arranged windows, totaling 14 in all, and the eight façade has a portico consisting of a peaked arch supported by two columns and covered over with cross vaults.

The zones above the windows and the dome are painted with decorative designs. Interred in the tomb are also Admiral-in-Chief Cafer Pasha, and the son and wife of Barbaros Hayrettin. The tomb is open for visit only on April 4 and July 1, during the commemoration of the Naval Martyrs' and National Cabotage Days, respectively. The bronze sculptures for Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha's monument were designed and cast in 1942 by sculptors Zühtü Müridoğlu and Ali Hadi Bara.

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