Destination

Bandırma Vapuru (Müze)

Bandırma Vapuru is the ship that brought Mustafa Kemal Atatürk from Istanbul to Samsun together with his staff as the Inspector of the 9th Army. In 1999, a project was launched in Samsun to build an exact replica of the ferry, and the ferry, whose construction was completed in 2001, was opened as a museum on 18 May 2003.

Canik, Samsun

Bandırma Vapuru (Müze) and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • Museum
  • Culture
  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Museum visits

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Bandırma Vapuru is the ship that brought Mustafa Kemal Atatürk from İstanbul to Samsun together with his staff as the 9th Army Inspector. In 1999, a project was launched in Samsun to build an exact replica of the steamer, and the steamer, whose construction was completed in 2001, was opened to visitors as a museum on 18 May 2003.

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Bandırma Vapuru (Müze) sits within Canik, Samsun. The toroti catalogue holds 39 described stops across Samsun, 2 of them in Canik.

The nearest stop is Bandirma Gemi Müzesi, 50 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 130 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Bandirma Gemi Müzesi50 m to the northeastSahil Yolu2.3 km to the northwestDündar Tepe / Öksürük Tepe2.3 km to the westSamsun Kent Müzesi2.7 km to the northwestKurtuluş Yolu3.2 km to the northwestOnur Anıti3.2 km to the northwest

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Trabzon130 mIstanbul – Trabzon240 mSamsun – Trabzon240 m

Frequently asked

What is Bandırma Vapuru (Müze)?
Bandırma Vapuru is the ship that brought Mustafa Kemal Atatürk from Istanbul to Samsun together with his staff as the Inspector of the 9th Army. In 1999, a project was launched in Samsun to build an exact replica of the ferry, and the ferry, whose construction was completed in 2001, was opened as a museum on 18 May 2003.
Where is Bandırma Vapuru (Müze)?
Bandırma Vapuru (Müze) is in Canik, Samsun.
How long does it take to visit Bandırma Vapuru (Müze)?
The suggested visit time for Bandırma Vapuru (Müze) is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Bandırma Vapuru (Müze)?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Bandırma Vapuru (Müze); the closest are Bandirma Gemi Müzesi, Sahil Yolu, Dündar Tepe / Öksürük Tepe.
Is Bandırma Vapuru (Müze) on the way anywhere, and which route?
Bandırma Vapuru (Müze) lies 130 m from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.