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==Çanakkale (Port of entry)==
==Çanakkale (Port of entry)==
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|width="180px" |'''<small>Coords: {{Coord|40|09.3|N|26|24.3|E|}} <br/> Chartlet: [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=40.15409328036228&lon=26.405071437224635&scale=5000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet] <br/> Gallery: [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=40.149947&ln=26.406069&z=3&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photos] </small>'''
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[[Image:Turkey_Canakkale_S.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Çanakkale & the Dardanelles<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Background===
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canakkale Çanakkale], which is located strategically on the south side near the narrowest point of the [[Dardanelles]] or [http://www.maicar.com/GML/ARGONAUTS.html Hellespont], 0.75 nM wide, was build by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehmet_II Mehmet II] in 1452 prior to his conquering of Constantinople. In ancient times, the Persian king [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerxes_I_of_Persia Xerxes] built a bridge to cross the strait on his campaign to conquer Greece and so did [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_the_Great Alexander] on his campaign to conquer Persia. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron Lord Byron] swam across from here.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canakkale Çanakkale], which is located strategically on the south side near the narrowest point of the [[Dardanelles]] or [[http://www.maicar.com/GML/ARGONAUTS.html Hellespont], 0.75 nM wide, was build by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehmet_II Mehmet II] in 1452 prior to his conquering of Constantinople. In ancient times, the Persian king [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerxes_I_of_Persia Xerxes] built a bridge to cross the strait on his campaign to conquer Greece and so did [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_the_Great Alexander] on his campaign to conquer Persia. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron Lord Byron] swam across from here.
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Today Çanakkale is a bustling town of 55,000 inhabitants and the gateway to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy Troy] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallipoli Gallipoli] monuments.
Today Çanakkale is a bustling town of 55,000 inhabitants and the gateway to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy Troy] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallipoli Gallipoli] monuments.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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See [[Dardanelles#Charts|Dardanelles]]
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[[Image:Turkey_Canakkale_S.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Çanakkale & the Dardanelles<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Radio Nets===
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''See [[Dardanelles#Charts|Dardanelles]]''.
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==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Submit details of local radio Nets.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Local Weather==
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''See [[Turkey#Climate_&_Weather|Turkey]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
See [[Dardanelles#Special_Navigation_Notes_and_transit_details|Dardanelles]]
See [[Dardanelles#Special_Navigation_Notes_and_transit_details|Dardanelles]]
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
In the middle of the commercial harbor there is the tiny [[#Çanakkale_Marina|Çanakkale Marina]] where yachts are welcomed.
In the middle of the commercial harbor there is the tiny [[#Çanakkale_Marina|Çanakkale Marina]] where yachts are welcomed.
The authorities for checking you in/out of Turkey are located not too far away. They are officious but friendly.
The authorities for checking you in/out of Turkey are located not too far away. They are officious but friendly.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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* [[Bozcaada|Bozcaada or Tenedos]]
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* [[Gokceada|Gökçeada or Imroz Adasi]]
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
====Çanakkale Marina====
====Çanakkale Marina====
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[[Image:Turkey_Canakkale_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of the Çanakkale Marina<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|40|09.3|N|26|24.3|E|}}
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GPS: {{Coord|40|09.3|N|26|24.3|E|}}<br />
The marina is within the large commercial harbor. The attendant, who can be contacted by hailing on the VHF channel 09, will meet the yacht and direct you to a berth.
The marina is within the large commercial harbor. The attendant, who can be contacted by hailing on the VHF channel 09, will meet the yacht and direct you to a berth.
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There are several banks with ATM machines. However, they are some distance from the marina.
There are several banks with ATM machines. However, they are some distance from the marina.
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[[Image:Canakkale3.jpg|250px|thumb|center|The Çanakkale Marina<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
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[[Image:Canakkale3.jpg|250px|thumb|center|The Çanakkale Marina<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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==Anchorages==
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None.
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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====Marine Stores====
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None.
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====Repairs/Yards====
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The marina attendant, Ali, is very handy for minor repairs, he even had a collection of spare parts.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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: Water outlets at the marina
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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===Tourism===
===Tourism & things to do ashore===
===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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====Troy====
====Troy====
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[[Image:Canakkale_Troy3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Troy Today<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Canakkale_Troy3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Troy Today<br />''Click for larger view'']]
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy Troy] ([http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=39.957500&ln=26.238889&z=0&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photos])also known by it Turkish name of Trova is about 30 km SE of Çanakkale.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy Troy] ([http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=39.957500&ln=26.238889&z=0&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photos])also known by it Turkish name of Trova is about 30 km SE of Çanakkale.
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You can then drive to the very large Turkish monument. Again it is very touching. I particularly find moving by the magnanimous words of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ataturk Kemal Atatürk], the father of modern Turkey, acknowledging the heroism not only of the Turkish soldiers but their enemies as well:
You can then drive to the very large Turkish monument. Again it is very touching. I particularly find moving by the magnanimous words of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ataturk Kemal Atatürk], the father of modern Turkey, acknowledging the heroism not only of the Turkish soldiers but their enemies as well:
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|valign="top"|Those English, French, Australian,<br/>New Zealand and Indian heroes who shed blood on the soil<br/>of this country<br/>Here you are in the soil of a friendly country<br/>Rest in peace.<br/>You are side by side and lying together with<br/>the Mehmetcik's.<br/>You, the mothers, who sent their<br/>sons to war from far away countries!<br/>wipe away your tears, Your sons are lying on<br/>our bosom.<br>They are at peace and they will rest in peace<br/>After having lost their lives on this land.<br/>They have become our sons as well!
|valign="top"|Those English, French, Australian,<br/>New Zealand and Indian heroes who shed blood on the soil<br/>of this country<br/>Here you are in the soil of a friendly country<br/>Rest in peace.<br/>You are side by side and lying together with<br/>the Mehmetcik's.<br/>You, the mothers, who sent their<br/>sons to war from far away countries!<br/>wipe away your tears, Your sons are lying on<br/>our bosom.<br>They are at peace and they will rest in peace<br/>After having lost their lives on this land.<br/>They have become our sons as well!
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Image:Canakkale_GallipBr1.jpg|The British Monument<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Canakkale_GallipBr1.jpg|The British Monument<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Canakkale_GallipTr1.jpg|The Turkish Monument<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Canakkale_GallipTr1.jpg|The Turkish Monument<br />''Click for larger view''
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
 
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* Water - Water outlets at the marina
 
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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===Internet/WiFi===
===Internet/WiFi===
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Available?
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===Laundry===
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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* In town.
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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===Garbage Disposal===
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There are bins around the harbor.
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===Repairs===
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The marina attendant, Ali, is very handy for minor repairs, he even had a collection of spare parts.
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===Transportation===
===Transportation===
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===References & Publications===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Passages|Aegean_Sea]]''.
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
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==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canakkale Çanakkale] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canakkale Çanakkale] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy Troy]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy Troy]
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Personal experiences?
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===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
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==Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* August 1999 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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Revision as of 15:11, 20 June 2010

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Çanakkale (Port of entry)

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 40°09.3′N, 26°24.3′E
Photo icon.png
 Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
 Local chartlet

Çanakkale, which is located strategically on the south side near the narrowest point of the Dardanelles or Hellespont, 0.75 nM wide, was build by Mehmet II in 1452 prior to his conquering of Constantinople. In ancient times, the Persian king Xerxes built a bridge to cross the strait on his campaign to conquer Greece and so did Alexander on his campaign to conquer Persia. Lord Byron swam across from here.

Today Çanakkale is a bustling town of 55,000 inhabitants and the gateway to Troy and the Gallipoli monuments.

Charts

Satellite view of Çanakkale & the Dardanelles
Click for larger view

See Dardanelles.

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Local Weather

See Turkey.

Approach and Navigation

See Dardanelles

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

In the middle of the commercial harbor there is the tiny Çanakkale Marina where yachts are welcomed.

The authorities for checking you in/out of Turkey are located not too far away. They are officious but friendly.

Offshore Islands and Groups

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Çanakkale Marina

Chart of the Çanakkale Marina
Click for larger view

GPS: 40°09.3′N, 26°24.3′E
The marina is within the large commercial harbor. The attendant, who can be contacted by hailing on the VHF channel 09, will meet the yacht and direct you to a berth.

Because the marina is very small, it is highly advisable to make contact with them before your arrival. They can be contacted by telephone at +90 286 2128453, or by e-mail.

The marina facilities are minimal. A bar and WC/Showers.

There are several banks with ATM machines. However, they are some distance from the marina.

The Çanakkale Marina
Click for larger view

Anchorages

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

The marina attendant, Ali, is very handy for minor repairs, he even had a collection of spare parts.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
Water outlets at the marina
Electricity
N/A

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Tourism & things to do ashore

Within driving distance from Çanakkale are the archaeological site of Troy and the Gallipoli Monuments. Also, in Çanakkale there is a military museum and the Sultan's Castle (Kale-i Sultaniyye) worth a visit.

Troy

Troy Today
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Troy (Photos)also known by it Turkish name of Trova is about 30 km SE of Çanakkale.

It is a confusing with the many different cities uncovered, one on top of the other, spanning thousands of years. It is, of course, a great thrill to be stepping right over this legendary land. The little museum with a grotesque replica of the Trojan Horse was a disappointment.

Gallipoli

The monuments are on the Gallipoli peninsula and not by the town of Gelibolu (Gallipoli). To visit them, take the small ferry boat across the Dardanelles to the North side and drive about 30 km E to the monument of the British soldiers who were killed in the infamous Battle of Gallipoli at World War I, when more than 100,000 soldiers were killed and buried here. The ride is through a heavily wooded area which, being a "Mili Park" (national park), is unspoiled and beautiful. The British monument was very moving. The names of all the units that fell during the battle were inscribed. Among them were a Greek and an Egyptian unit. There were also many Gurkha and Burmese who were killed so far away from their home.

You can then drive to the very large Turkish monument. Again it is very touching. I particularly find moving by the magnanimous words of Kemal Atatürk, the father of modern Turkey, acknowledging the heroism not only of the Turkish soldiers but their enemies as well:

Those English, French, Australian,
New Zealand and Indian heroes who shed blood on the soil
of this country
Here you are in the soil of a friendly country
Rest in peace.
You are side by side and lying together with
the Mehmetcik's.
You, the mothers, who sent their
sons to war from far away countries!
wipe away your tears, Your sons are lying on
our bosom.
They are at peace and they will rest in peace
After having lost their lives on this land.
They have become our sons as well! 		K. ATATÜRK 1934

The British Monument
Click for larger view

The Turkish Monument
Click for larger view

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Many excellent fruits and vegetables in the shops of Çanakkale

Eateries

  • There are many inviting restaurants in town

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

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Motorbike & Car Rentals

  • In town.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbor.

Transportation

Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Aegean_Sea.

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

References & Publications

See Turkey.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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