Established in 1455, the
Established in 1455, the Haliç Shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey, is said to be the world’s oldest shipyard. It is operating today under the management of Şehir Hatlari, a public company that runs Istanbul’s ferry services.
Situated on the Golden Horn of Istanbul, a major waterway and a natural harbour, the shipyard became a sheltered port and a hub for the city’s maritime activities. It then grew and became synonymous with the naval power of the Ottomans.
It was founded by Sultan Mehmed II, two years after he conquered Constantinople and was known as Tersane-i Amire or Imperial Arsenal.
The shipyard was constructed on the site of an erstwhile Genoese colony. Soon it transformed into the principal shipbuilding and repair centre for the Ottoman Navy.
Today, it is not only the oldest shipyard, but also a living piece of the city’s maritime history and heritage.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was a massive industrial complex with over 120 docks and thousands of workers.
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