Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum facts for kids
The Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum is a special museum in Haifa, Israel. It tells the story of Israel's history at sea. This includes the secret journeys of people coming to Israel and the history of the Israeli navy.
The museum is named after David HaCohen, who was an important leader for the Jewish community in Israel. It was started by Colonel Yoske Coral and opened in 1969. The museum is managed by the Israeli Ministry of Defense. It is located right next to the Israeli National Maritime Museum, which focuses on general sea history and old discoveries from the sea.
What You Can See at the Museum
The museum has many interesting things to explore. You can see parts of the INS Dakar, an Israeli submarine that disappeared in 1968. Its wreckage was found many years later in 1999.
Famous Ships and Submarines
Several real ships and a submarine are on display for you to walk through and see up close:
- INS Mivtach: This was a fast missile boat that used to protect Israel's coasts. It is now retired from service.
- INS Gal: This is a retired submarine. You can go inside and imagine what it was like to live and work underwater.
- INS Af Al Pi Chen: This ship was used for secret immigration. It was originally a military landing craft during World War II.
- INS Dabur: This was the very first patrol boat of its kind used by the Israeli navy.
- A P 4-class torpedo boat: This small, fast boat was captured from Egypt in 1973.
Historical Artifacts
The museum also displays some items from a historical event involving the USS Liberty in 1967. You can see the steering wheel and a bell from a motor torpedo boat. This boat was involved in the incident with the USS Liberty. One of the three lifeboats from the USS Liberty is also on display.
See also
In Spanish: Museo Naval y de Inmigración Clandestina para niños
- List of museums in Israel
