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==Gökçeada== | ==Gökçeada== | ||
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| - | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Turkey_Gokceada_Imbros_S.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Gökçeada (Imbros)<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
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===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
| - | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Turkey_Gokceada_Imbros_hS.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Gökçeada (Imbros) Harbor - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=40.226667&lon=25.958333&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
| - | There is only one harbor | + | There is only one harbor (GPS: {{Coord|40|13.6|N|25|57.5|E|}}). Go inside or at the end of the inner mole, as the other side is used by the ferry boats. |
===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ||
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Revision as of 20:44, 7 March 2009
Gökçeada
GPS: 40°13.6′N, 25°57.5′E
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Background
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Gökçeada or Imroz Adasi, the the Greek Imvros (Ίμβρος) or Imbros is a mountainous island a few miles N of the Dardanelles. In prehistoric times (2 century BC), the island was associated with the Kabeiroi or Cabeiri. Their origin is rather obscure, they could be associated with the Great Gods worshipped in Samothrace, or, according to a later source they were the offsprings of Hephaestos.
In ancient times (c 300 BC) there were several temples dedicated to Hermes and a noteworthy aqueduct. The island was colonized by Athenians. During modern times, Imvros (Gökçeada), like it smaller neighbor Tenedos (Bozcaada), it was inhabited by Greeks and it was part of Greece until 1923 when it was ceded to Turkey under the terms of a peace treaty. The Greek inhabitants were not exchanged (as was the case elsewhere) but were allowed to stay and operate their schools and churches. The letter of this treaty was not followed and most Greeks were coerced to leave. Today there are a small (about 300) but very dedicated Greek minority living on the island.
Until a few years ago the island was a military zone and visits by foreign yachts was prohibited. Now yachts are invited.
Charts
- BA 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- NIMA 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- NIMA 54369 Approaches to Canakkale Bogazi
- Turkey 2134 Anafartalar Koyu - Tavşan Island
- Greek 32 Thrakiko Sea
- Greek 322 Limnos & Ay. Efstratios
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
The approaches to Gökçeada are straightforward, no dangers.
Check-in facilities
There is only one harbor (GPS: 40°13.6′N, 25°57.5′E). Go inside or at the end of the inner mole, as the other side is used by the ferry boats.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
There are several picturesque villages with some restored houses. The main town of Gökçeada is dreary.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - N/A
- Water - There is an outlet on the quay.
- Electricity - N/A
Laundry
N/A.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Very limited
Eateries
- There is a very nice restaurant in the mountainous village of Agridia the Barba Yiorgis (tel. +90 286 887 35 92)
Internet/WiFi
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
Ferries to Çanakkale.
References & Publications
See Turkey.
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
- Gökçeada (Wikipedia)
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 19:53, 25 June 2008 (MDT)
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