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==Mahon (Port of entry)== | ==Mahon (Port of entry)== | ||
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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
| - | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahon Mahon] or Maó is the largest city and port of the second largest of the Balearic Islands, [[Menorca]]. It is a very attractive city consisting of the waterfront, Mahon, and the old inland city Mao. | |
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| + | The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carthage Carthaginians] occupied the island in 205 BC and named the port after [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mago_Barca Mago Barca] the brother of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannibal Hannibal]. In the middle ages Mahon was occupied by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moors Moors]. In 1287 it captured by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_III_of_Aragon Alfonso III of Aragon] who established the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Majorca Kingdom of Majorca], a vassal state to the kingdom of Aragon. In 1707 the British took the island from the Spanish and kept it until the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars Napoleonic Wars] in the 18th century when it went back to Spain. | ||
===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
| - | + | See [[Menorca#Charts |Menorca]]. | |
===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
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===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
| - | + | Mahon [39° 53.4' N 4° 15.4' E] is a large harbor in a 2 mile deep fjord. It is sheltered from all weather. Along the banks of the fjord there are many anchored boats, yet there is hardly any room for a visiting yacht. If you cannot find a spot proceed to the marina. | |
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| - | + | ==== Port de Mahón Marina==== | |
| - | + | Hail the [http://www.fondear.com/Todo_Charter/Puertos/Baleares/Menorca/PortMahon.htm marina] on VHF Channel 09, and moor where directed. There are pontoons with laid moorings. The marina is working 0900 to 1900. If you arrive off hours moor in an available slip. | |
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| - | + | The marina can also be contacted by telephone at +34 91 6319190, +34 971 36 30 88, Fax: +34 971 36 31 01. Their mail address is: Moll de Llevant, 1; Mahón - 07701 - Menorca; Spain. You may also try [mailto:[email protected] Email]. | |
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| + | The marina has showers/WC in a trailer within their secure area. | ||
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
| - | + | The town also provides some berths but are usually reserved by locally based boats, in addition there are some moorings off shore for the use of which the town charges a fee. It is best to inquire in VHF Channel 09. | |
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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
| - | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahon Mahon] (Wikipedia) | |
| - | * | + | * [http://www.fondear.com/Todo_Charter/Puertos/Baleares/Menorca/PortMahon.htm Port de Mahón Marina] |
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Revision as of 17:25, 2 July 2008
Mahon (Port of entry)
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Background
Mahon or Maó is the largest city and port of the second largest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca. It is a very attractive city consisting of the waterfront, Mahon, and the old inland city Mao.
The Carthaginians occupied the island in 205 BC and named the port after Mago Barca the brother of Hannibal. In the middle ages Mahon was occupied by the Moors. In 1287 it captured by Alfonso III of Aragon who established the Kingdom of Majorca, a vassal state to the kingdom of Aragon. In 1707 the British took the island from the Spanish and kept it until the Napoleonic Wars in the 18th century when it went back to Spain.
Charts
See Menorca.
Radio Nets
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Routes to/from
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Check-in facilities
Mahon [39° 53.4' N 4° 15.4' E] is a large harbor in a 2 mile deep fjord. It is sheltered from all weather. Along the banks of the fjord there are many anchored boats, yet there is hardly any room for a visiting yacht. If you cannot find a spot proceed to the marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Port de Mahón Marina
Hail the marina on VHF Channel 09, and moor where directed. There are pontoons with laid moorings. The marina is working 0900 to 1900. If you arrive off hours moor in an available slip.
The marina can also be contacted by telephone at +34 91 6319190, +34 971 36 30 88, Fax: +34 971 36 31 01. Their mail address is: Moll de Llevant, 1; Mahón - 07701 - Menorca; Spain. You may also try Email.
The marina has showers/WC in a trailer within their secure area.
Anchorages
The town also provides some berths but are usually reserved by locally based boats, in addition there are some moorings off shore for the use of which the town charges a fee. It is best to inquire in VHF Channel 09.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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Marine stores
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Offshore Islands
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References & Publications
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
- Mahon (Wikipedia)
- Port de Mahón Marina
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