Kushimoto Turkish Memorial and Museum
A museum in Wakayama — exhibits full of discovery.
Overview
The Kushimoto Turkish Memorial and Museum is a town-run museum on Kii Oshima island in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture. It commemorates the Ottoman frigate Ertugrul, which was wrecked off Kii Oshima on September 16, 1890. Its exhibits include a model of the vessel, items belonging to the crew, and objects donated by the Turkish government.
Highlights
- ●A model of the frigate Ertugrul
- ●A display of items connected with the crew
- ●Objects donated by the Turkish government
- ●The town-run museum housed on Kii Oshima island
History
On September 16, 1890, the Ottoman frigate Ertugrul was wrecked in the waters off Kii Oshima. To convey materials related to this event, the museum opened in December 1974. Alongside a model of the vessel and items belonging to the crew, it exhibits objects donated by the Turkish government.
Access
Located on Kii Oshima island in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture.
Best season
As an indoor exhibition facility, it is comfortable to visit throughout the year.
Map
33.4692, 135.8586 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Visit the memorial museum on Kii Oshima island
- 2View the model of the frigate Ertugrul
- 3See the display of items connected with the crew
- 4Take in the objects donated by the Turkish government
Did you know?
💡 The museum commemorates the frigate Ertugrul, wrecked off Kii Oshima on September 16, 1890.
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