Maritime Museum of Crete in Chania
The Maritime Museum of Crete is housed at the Venetian Firka fortress, placed at the entrance of Chania’s harbour.
This location has a historical importance, because on December, 1st, 1913, the Greek flag was raised there and signaled the unification of Crete with the Greek state.
The initial idea behind the museum was to build a place that would depict the Greek naval tradition and especially the naval history of Crete.
Indeed such a museum was founded in May 1973 by Vice Admiral A. Yannopoulos, who was serving as an Admiral Commander in Chania.
The foundation and function of this museum was supported by many military officers and distinguished citizens of Crete.
