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| - | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" |[[Image:Turkey_Amastra_h.jpg|350px]]Chart of Amasra | + | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" |[[Image:Turkey_Amastra_h.jpg|350px]]Chart of Amasra - ''Click for larger view'' |
| - | |}{{TOCleft}} | + | |}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amasra Amasra], the Greek Άμαστρις (Amastris) is a delightful town about 120 nM E of [[Sile]]. |
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| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amasra Amasra], the Greek Άμαστρις (Amastris) is a delightful town about 120 nM E of [[Sile]]. | + | |
Amastris was founded at the site of Sesamus which was a colony established by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miletus Milesians] in the 6th century BC although Sesamus could be even earlier as it is referred to by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer Homer] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliad Iliad] (Book II). According to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strabo Starbo], Amastris was founded in the 3rd century BC by queen [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amastris Amastris] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraclea_Pontica Heracleia Pontica] (modern [[Eregli]]). She was the niece of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darius_III_of_Persia Darius III] who was defeated by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_the_Great Alexander the Great]. She first married [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craterus Craterus] (a Macedonian and close friend of Alexander) and learned Greek. After Craterus died she married [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dionysius_of_Heraclea Dionysios] the tyrant of Heracleia Pontica. Dionysios soon died also and she ruled as a Greek queen in the name of her son. Amastris was murdered by her sons in 288 BC and the city soon came under the rule of Eumenes of Tieum, brother of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philetaerus Philetaerus of Pergamon]. Eumenes lost the city to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariobarzanes_of_Pontus Ariobarzanes], king of Pontus. During the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Republic Roman period], Amastris was occupied by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucius_Lucullus Lucullus] and became part of the Roman province of Asia. In the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantine era], Amastris declined. In 1214 Amastris, along with many other towns, was seized from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_of_Trebizond David Komnenos] by Theodore Laskaris. After the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_Constantinople fall of the Byzantine empire] Amastris was occupied by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genoa_Republic Genoese] who held the city until it was conquered by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottomans] around 1460 AD who renamed it Amasra. | Amastris was founded at the site of Sesamus which was a colony established by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miletus Milesians] in the 6th century BC although Sesamus could be even earlier as it is referred to by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer Homer] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliad Iliad] (Book II). According to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strabo Starbo], Amastris was founded in the 3rd century BC by queen [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amastris Amastris] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraclea_Pontica Heracleia Pontica] (modern [[Eregli]]). She was the niece of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darius_III_of_Persia Darius III] who was defeated by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_the_Great Alexander the Great]. She first married [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craterus Craterus] (a Macedonian and close friend of Alexander) and learned Greek. After Craterus died she married [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dionysius_of_Heraclea Dionysios] the tyrant of Heracleia Pontica. Dionysios soon died also and she ruled as a Greek queen in the name of her son. Amastris was murdered by her sons in 288 BC and the city soon came under the rule of Eumenes of Tieum, brother of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philetaerus Philetaerus of Pergamon]. Eumenes lost the city to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariobarzanes_of_Pontus Ariobarzanes], king of Pontus. During the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Republic Roman period], Amastris was occupied by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucius_Lucullus Lucullus] and became part of the Roman province of Asia. In the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantine era], Amastris declined. In 1214 Amastris, along with many other towns, was seized from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_of_Trebizond David Komnenos] by Theodore Laskaris. After the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_Constantinople fall of the Byzantine empire] Amastris was occupied by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genoa_Republic Genoese] who held the city until it was conquered by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottomans] around 1460 AD who renamed it Amasra. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
| - | ;BA | + | ; BA |
| - | :2214 The Euxine or Black Sea | + | : 2214 The Euxine or Black Sea |
| - | :2238 Kefken Adasi to Inceburun | + | : 2238 Kefken Adasi to Inceburun |
| - | :1275 Ereğli to Amasra | + | : 1275 Ereğli to Amasra |
| - | ;NIMA | + | ; NIMA |
| - | :55100 Western Part of the Black Sea | + | : 55100 Western Part of the Black Sea |
| - | ;Turkey | + | ; Turkey |
| - | :113 Eregli-Amasra | + | : 113 Eregli-Amasra |
| - | :121 Amasra-Inebulu | + | : 121 Amasra-Inebulu |
| - | :1131 Amasra | + | : 1131 Amasra |
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
| - | [[Image:Turkey_Amasra_1.jpg| | + | [[Image:Turkey_Amasra_1.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Approaching Amasra<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
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| + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
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The approaches to Amasra are straightforward. | The approaches to Amasra are straightforward. | ||
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====Amasra Harbor==== | ====Amasra Harbor==== | ||
| - | [[Image:Turkey_Amasra_3.jpg| | + | [[Image:Turkey_Amasra_3.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The Beach and the Harbor<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|41|44.9|N|32|24|E|}}<br /> | [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|41|44.9|N|32|24|E|}}<br /> | ||
The harbor of Amasra is large. It is better to anchor off-shore inside the harbor rather then to dock near the fishing boats that usually have an unpleasant odor. Also, the area where one can dock has strong illumination and it would not be too comfortable at night. | The harbor of Amasra is large. It is better to anchor off-shore inside the harbor rather then to dock near the fishing boats that usually have an unpleasant odor. Also, the area where one can dock has strong illumination and it would not be too comfortable at night. | ||
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Anchor in 6 m with plenty of scope. The harbour is reasonably well protected from swell though at times there can be an annoying rolling due to some swell entering. The water in the harbor is murky, and there can be fierce gusts from the south. The bottom is covered with weed and the holding is not always very good and you may have to try several times. | Anchor in 6 m with plenty of scope. The harbour is reasonably well protected from swell though at times there can be an annoying rolling due to some swell entering. The water in the harbor is murky, and there can be fierce gusts from the south. The bottom is covered with weed and the holding is not always very good and you may have to try several times. | ||
| - | + | {{RedText|Warning:}} There can be unmarked nets which can foul the anchor. | |
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| + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| + | None. | ||
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
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Ovaköy or Ovatekkeönü, just a few miles east of Amasra is the home of a traditional wooden boat shipwright Hüseyn Çoban. Unfortunately the cove is too small and too shallow for most sailboats. | Ovaköy or Ovatekkeönü, just a few miles east of Amasra is the home of a traditional wooden boat shipwright Hüseyn Çoban. Unfortunately the cove is too small and too shallow for most sailboats. | ||
| - | <center style="clear: | + | <center style="clear: right;"><gallery caption="Approaching to Ovaköy" widths="250px" heights="160px" perrow="2"> |
Image:Turkey_Ovakoy_1.jpg|<small><br />''Click for larger view''</small> | Image:Turkey_Ovakoy_1.jpg|<small><br />''Click for larger view''</small> | ||
Image:Turkey_Ovakoy_2.jpg|<small><br />''Click for larger view''</small> | Image:Turkey_Ovakoy_2.jpg|<small><br />''Click for larger view''</small> | ||
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==== Sutluce ==== | ==== Sutluce ==== | ||
| - | [[Image:Turkey_Gideros_2.jpg| | + | [[Image:Turkey_Gideros_2.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Entrance to Sütlüce<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|41|51.7|N|32|51.5|E|}}<br /> | [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|41|51.7|N|32|51.5|E|}}<br /> | ||
Sütlüce or Gideros is a jewel of a small cove surrounded by tall peaks covered with cloud about 20 nM E of [[#Amasra_Harbor|Amasra]]. Here is where the modern [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argonauts Argonauts], described by Tim Severin in the [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0091618800 Jason Voyage], were holed-in by a gale. Alas the water is an opaque green color, covered with an oil slick, and garbage. | Sütlüce or Gideros is a jewel of a small cove surrounded by tall peaks covered with cloud about 20 nM E of [[#Amasra_Harbor|Amasra]]. Here is where the modern [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argonauts Argonauts], described by Tim Severin in the [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0091618800 Jason Voyage], were holed-in by a gale. Alas the water is an opaque green color, covered with an oil slick, and garbage. | ||
Anchoring here presents no problems. | Anchoring here presents no problems. | ||
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| + | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
| + | None. | ||
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
| - | [[Image:Turkey_Amasra_2.jpg| | + | [[Image:Turkey_Amasra_2.jpg|frame|right|The Main Street in Amasra<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
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The town, while run-down, is rather attractive and has many shops and markets. It is fun to walk its streets. | The town, while run-down, is rather attractive and has many shops and markets. It is fun to walk its streets. | ||
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N/A. | N/A. | ||
| - | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
There is no car rentals available in Amasra. Car rentals are available in Bartin a 30 minute bus ride (see details below) from Amasra. | There is no car rentals available in Amasra. Car rentals are available in Bartin a 30 minute bus ride (see details below) from Amasra. | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
| - | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
| - | See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications|Turkey]] & the | + | ''See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications|Turkey]] & the [[Black Sea#References_&_Publications|Black Sea]]''. |
==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
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Revision as of 20:14, 15 March 2013
Amasra
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 Chart of Amasra - Click for larger view
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Amastris was founded at the site of Sesamus which was a colony established by Milesians in the 6th century BC although Sesamus could be even earlier as it is referred to by Homer in the Iliad (Book II). According to Starbo, Amastris was founded in the 3rd century BC by queen Amastris of Heracleia Pontica (modern Eregli). She was the niece of Darius III who was defeated by Alexander the Great. She first married Craterus (a Macedonian and close friend of Alexander) and learned Greek. After Craterus died she married Dionysios the tyrant of Heracleia Pontica. Dionysios soon died also and she ruled as a Greek queen in the name of her son. Amastris was murdered by her sons in 288 BC and the city soon came under the rule of Eumenes of Tieum, brother of Philetaerus of Pergamon. Eumenes lost the city to Ariobarzanes, king of Pontus. During the Roman period, Amastris was occupied by Lucullus and became part of the Roman province of Asia. In the Byzantine era, Amastris declined. In 1214 Amastris, along with many other towns, was seized from David Komnenos by Theodore Laskaris. After the fall of the Byzantine empire Amastris was occupied by the Genoese who held the city until it was conquered by the Ottomans around 1460 AD who renamed it Amasra.
The town is rather attractive although somewhat run down.
Charts
- BA
- 2214 The Euxine or Black Sea
- 2238 Kefken Adasi to Inceburun
- 1275 Ereğli to Amasra
- NIMA
- 55100 Western Part of the Black Sea
- Turkey
- 113 Eregli-Amasra
- 121 Amasra-Inebulu
- 1131 Amasra
Radio Nets
Click for larger view
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Turkey.
The approaches to Amasra are straightforward.
Berthing Options
Amasra Harbor
Click for larger view
41°44.9′N, 32°24′E
The harbor of Amasra is large. It is better to anchor off-shore inside the harbor rather then to dock near the fishing boats that usually have an unpleasant odor. Also, the area where one can dock has strong illumination and it would not be too comfortable at night.
Anchor in 6 m with plenty of scope. The harbour is reasonably well protected from swell though at times there can be an annoying rolling due to some swell entering. The water in the harbor is murky, and there can be fierce gusts from the south. The bottom is covered with weed and the holding is not always very good and you may have to try several times.
Warning: There can be unmarked nets which can foul the anchor.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Ovakoy
41°50′N, 32°40.3′E
Ovaköy or Ovatekkeönü, just a few miles east of Amasra is the home of a traditional wooden boat shipwright Hüseyn Çoban. Unfortunately the cove is too small and too shallow for most sailboats.
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Sutluce
Click for larger view
41°51.7′N, 32°51.5′E
Sütlüce or Gideros is a jewel of a small cove surrounded by tall peaks covered with cloud about 20 nM E of Amasra. Here is where the modern Argonauts, described by Tim Severin in the Jason Voyage, were holed-in by a gale. Alas the water is an opaque green color, covered with an oil slick, and garbage.
Anchoring here presents no problems.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The Main Street in Amasra
Click for larger view
Click for larger view
The town, while run-down, is rather attractive and has many shops and markets. It is fun to walk its streets.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Basic shopping in the town
- Good fruits
Eateries
- Good sea food at the Çesme Cishavik which affords a good view of the harbor. Local specialties are: hamsi (a kind of sardine indigenous to the Black Sea), kalkan (a kind of ray fish), barboun (red mullet), and çoban salat (shepherd's salad very similar to Greek salad).
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
There is no car rentals available in Amasra. Car rentals are available in Bartin a 30 minute bus ride (see details below) from Amasra.
Garbage Disposal
Trash cans.
Transportation
Modern maroon coloured midi buses run every 30 minutes between Amasra and Bartin from 7am to late in the evening. Busses to Istanbul and other cities.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Amasra (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 1999
Istioploos 23:23, 10 December 2008 (UTC)
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