Museo della marineria Torrese
Small museum in the historic building of the Ferrovie dello Stato (Italian State Railways), with ship models, shipyard tools and memorabilia of Torre del Greco's maritime tradition.
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About the museum
The museum documents the maritime economy of Torre del Greco, which brought prosperity and fame to the town in the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century. It is located in a small room of the historic Ferrovie dello Stato building and is looked after by the Torre del Greco section of the Lega Navale (Naval League).
The display includes a collection of shipyard tools, biographies of the master shipwrights (maestri d'ascia), models of local boats and teaching models, onboard equipment, navigation instruments and safety devices at sea. A photographic archive commemorates the shipowners of Torre del Greco, and some documents illustrate old trades such as sailmakers, caulkers, sawyers and ropemakers.
There is also a section on the Italian Navy and a memorial to the Antarctic expedition of Commander Ajmone Cat. Material on “Gente di Mare” can be consulted on a computer. The museum aims to pass on the town's seafaring tradition to young people.
Highlights
- Tools and models from the Torre del Greco shipyards
- Boat models and navigation instruments
- Photographic archive of local shipowners
- Memorial to the Antarctic expedition of Ajmone Cat
Permanent exhibition
- Marineria torrese – Models, shipyard tools, navigation instruments, a photo archive of shipowners and a section on the Italian Navy.
- Operated by
- Lega Navale Italiana – Sezione di Torre del Greco
- Visitors per year
- approx. 3,000
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission according to the Musei Italiani directory.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Listed as accessible to people with disabilities in the Musei Italiani directory.
Kids & families
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