Turkish-Built Ships

Turkish-Built Ships, a unique maritime legacy by naval painter Hüseyin Hüsnü Tengüz, is a rare collectible that documents Turkish seafaring before and after the Republic. This work is not merely a notebook; it encompasses the naval tradition from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic, featuring detailed technical drawings of locally produced warships and military naval structures. Hüsnü Tengüz's original handwritten notes and drawings, adorned with colorful illustrations, provide rich details on the shipbuilding terminology of the period. This work by the artist, who also designed the Presidential Standard and made significant contributions to the history of Turkish military uniforms, resurfaced in 2017 at Denizler Kitabevi and has since become an invaluable resource for enthusiasts of maritime history and cultural heritage, a discovery that made history in collecting. Every drawing and every line bears the traces of deep respect for Turkish maritime history.

For Whom?
It is a resource prepared for researchers, history readers, and maritime enthusiasts looking for collectible works who are interested in Turkish maritime history, military ship drawings, and the historical cultural values of seafaring.