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{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Italy|Tyrrhenian Coast}} | {{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Italy|Tyrrhenian Coast}} | ||
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| - | {{Infobox |41 | + | {{Infobox |
| + | | lat= 41.25387| lon=13.61294 | ||
| + | | name= Formia | ||
| + | | portofentry= | ||
| zoom= 15 | | zoom= 15 | ||
| + | | chartlet = y | ||
| image= FormiaHarbour.jpg | | image= FormiaHarbour.jpg | ||
| imagetext= Pontoons in Formia harbour | | imagetext= Pontoons in Formia harbour | ||
| - | + | | summary= The harbour of Formia lies three miles NE of the peninsula of Gaeta on the Tyrrhenian coast of [[Italy]]. A well-known harbour and resort during the Roman era, it was the supposed site of the martyrdom of St Erasmus (or St Elmo), the patron saint of sailors, during the reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Outside the town on the route of the ancient Via Appia is a tomb reputed to be that of the famous Roman jurist and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero, who was assassinated in his villa here in 43 BC. Formia was badly damaged during the Battle of Anzio in World War II and the harbour area has been substantially rebuilt since then. The harbour contains a series of pontoons normally fully occupied by local yachts, but a yacht in transit can anchor moor to the breakwater in good shelter (although strong SE winds cause a surge). | |
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| - | The harbour of Formia lies three miles NE of the peninsula of Gaeta on the Tyrrhenian coast of [[Italy]]. | + | | news= |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
| - | Winds along the Tyrrhenian Coast of Italy are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW | + | Winds along the Tyrrhenian Coast of Italy are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW sea breeze that kicks in late morning and blows at little more than Force 2 - 4 until the evening. Thundery conditions are not infrequent during early Spring and Autumn, and associated winds can sometimes reach gale force and kick up a substantial sea. In winter, gales can blow from both NW and S and entry to and exit from many of the harbours along the coast can become hazardous. |
Sources for weather information: | Sources for weather information: | ||
| - | * There is a continuous ( | + | * There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation |
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 | * The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16 | ||
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) | * Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) | ||
==Passages== | ==Passages== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Mediterranean#Mediterranean_Passages|Mediterranean]]''. | |
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==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
| + | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
| - | The rocky promontory of Gaeta, three miles SW of the harbour, is conspicuous from some distance. | + | The rocky promontory of Gaeta, three miles SW of the harbour, is conspicuous from some distance. Closer in, a mediaeval tower to the E of the harbour and the harbour breakwater are evident. The harbour is entered from ENE between the long outer breakwater and a short eastern mole. |
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| - | + | {{poi | lat= 41.25437| lon=13.60918 | |
| + | | type= marina | ||
| + | | name= Porto Nuovo Formia | ||
| + | | altname= | ||
| + | | url = | ||
| + | | zoom= 16 | ||
| + | | portofentry= | ||
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| + | | text= 500 berths. Water, electricity, fuel berth, toilets, no showers, bar and restaurant. Max length 25m. | ||
| + | : {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel/Fax: {{phone|39|0771|215 52}}; VHF channels 16 & 10 | ||
| + | : Address: Piazzale Amerigo Vespucci, 7 - 04023 Formia (LT) , Italy | ||
| + | : Hours: | ||
| + | : Prices: ''For the latest prices see [XXX Price Listing]'' | ||
| + | }} | ||
| - | + | ==Anchorages== | |
None. Anchorage is forbidden in the harbour. | None. Anchorage is forbidden in the harbour. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Amenities== |
| - | + | {{tlist | |
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| - | + | |header|Facilities | |
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| - | + | |Water| In [[#Porto Nuovo Formia|Porto Nuovo Formia]] | |
| - | + | |Electricity| In [[#Porto Nuovo Formia|Porto Nuovo Formia]] | |
| + | |Toilets| In [[#Porto Nuovo Formia|Porto Nuovo Formia]] | ||
| + | |Showers| N/A (Not Available) | ||
| + | |Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Garbage| Bins close to the harbour | ||
| - | + | |header|Supplies | |
| - | + | |Fuel| Fuel station on the quay | |
| - | + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
| + | |Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| - | {{ | + | |header|Services |
| + | |Repairs| Boatyard W of the harbour. Hard standing. Slipway. Crane (20 T). Most engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Divers. | ||
| + | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| - | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
Provisions shops in the town, a few minutes walk away. | Provisions shops in the town, a few minutes walk away. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Eating out== |
Numerous restaurants and pizzerias in the town. | Numerous restaurants and pizzerias in the town. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Transportation== |
| - | + | * Buses to Rome | |
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| - | == | + | ==Tourism== |
| - | + | There are few traces of Formia’s former glories that remain today, following the attentions of the Allies during World War II. The Roman tower tomb outside the town, reputed to be that of the famous Roman statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero, is worth a visit. In the town there are the remains of a first century BC Roman cistern, reputedly one of the largest ever discovered. | |
| - | + | {{Image right| FormiaTower.jpg| Mediaeval tower near Formia harbour }} | |
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==Friends== | ==Friends== | ||
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''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''. | ''See [[Italy#References & Publications|Italy]]''. | ||
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* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:04, 10 December 2010 (UTC) | * Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:04, 10 December 2010 (UTC) | ||
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{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]}} | {{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]}} | ||
| - | [[Category:Ports - Italy]] | + | [[Category:Ports - Italy]] [[Category:Marinas - Italy]] |
Revision as of 20:43, 24 May 2018
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 Pontoons in Formia harbour |
The harbour of Formia lies three miles NE of the peninsula of Gaeta on the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy. A well-known harbour and resort during the Roman era, it was the supposed site of the martyrdom of St Erasmus (or St Elmo), the patron saint of sailors, during the reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Outside the town on the route of the ancient Via Appia is a tomb reputed to be that of the famous Roman jurist and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero, who was assassinated in his villa here in 43 BC. Formia was badly damaged during the Battle of Anzio in World War II and the harbour area has been substantially rebuilt since then. The harbour contains a series of pontoons normally fully occupied by local yachts, but a yacht in transit can anchor moor to the breakwater in good shelter (although strong SE winds cause a surge).
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1911
- Italian
- 914
- 9
- 78
- 82
Weather
Winds along the Tyrrhenian Coast of Italy are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW sea breeze that kicks in late morning and blows at little more than Force 2 - 4 until the evening. Thundery conditions are not infrequent during early Spring and Autumn, and associated winds can sometimes reach gale force and kick up a substantial sea. In winter, gales can blow from both NW and S and entry to and exit from many of the harbours along the coast can become hazardous.
Sources for weather information:
- There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
- The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
- Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari (Sardinia)
Passages
See Mediterranean.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The rocky promontory of Gaeta, three miles SW of the harbour, is conspicuous from some distance. Closer in, a mediaeval tower to the E of the harbour and the harbour breakwater are evident. The harbour is entered from ENE between the long outer breakwater and a short eastern mole.
Berthing
A series of pontoons have been installed in the NW corner of the harbour. However, these are private and invariably filled with local boats. Visiting yachts normally have to berth on the inside of the E mole, where there are depths of around 3.0 metres at the root and 5.0 metres at the end. You will need to use your anchor here to go stern or bows-to the quay. There are no facilities on the mole.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Porto Nuovo Formia
500 berths. Water, electricity, fuel berth, toilets, no showers, bar and restaurant. Max length 25m.
- [email protected]; Tel/Fax: +39 (0771) 215 52; VHF channels 16 & 10
- Address: Piazzale Amerigo Vespucci, 7 - 04023 Formia (LT) , Italy
- Hours:
- Prices: For the latest prices see [XXX Price Listing]
Anchorages
None. Anchorage is forbidden in the harbour.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In Porto Nuovo Formia |
| Electricity | In Porto Nuovo Formia |
| Toilets | In Porto Nuovo Formia |
| Showers | N/A (Not Available) |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | Bins close to the harbour |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel station on the quay |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Boatyard W of the harbour. Hard standing. Slipway. Crane (20 T). Most engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Divers. |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Provisions shops in the town, a few minutes walk away.
Eating out
Numerous restaurants and pizzerias in the town.
Transportation
- Buses to Rome
Tourism
There are few traces of Formia’s former glories that remain today, following the attentions of the Allies during World War II. The Roman tower tomb outside the town, reputed to be that of the famous Roman statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero, is worth a visit. In the town there are the remains of a first century BC Roman cistern, reputedly one of the largest ever discovered.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Formia at the Wikipedia
References & Publications
See Italy.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Formia and this page's details validated:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 17:04, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
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