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Oceans and fisheries
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Restoring a historical ship to create an outdoor museum

The Lambousa, a 1955 wooden fishing trawler, has been transformed into a floating museum showcasing the area's rich maritime heritage.  

View of Lambousa vessel at Limassol Old Port
©Limassol Municipality

Restored by the municipality with support from the Fisheries Local Action Group (LAG), The Lambousa preserves traditional fishing techniques and tools used by Cypriot fishers. The vessel offers visitors an immersive experience, with restored gear and historical insights. Symbolising Cyprus’s fishing culture, the Lambousa also plays a role in European projects to preserve its legacy, with future plans to train new generations in traditional fishing methods.

Výsledky

  • Three jobs maintained.
  • Preserving heritage sustains Cyprus' cultural identity for future generations.
  • University students were involved to create an eBook and interactive platform exploring the ship's history and restoration.
  • The restored vessel is one of Cyprus' last traditional fishing boats, preserving a heritage type no longer built in Cyprus or Greece.

Financování

Kontakt

Municipality of Limassol

Jméno/Název
Municipality of Limassol
E-mail
administrationatlimassol [dot] org [dot] cy

Rakis Pieridis

Jméno/Název
Rakis Pieridis
Organizace
Limassol FLAG
E-mail
infoatanelem [dot] com [dot] cy