Mesolongi

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Revision as of 17:58, 9 September 2011

Mesolongi

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38°19.6′N, 21°24.8′E
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Messolongi (Μεσολόγγι) is a town built along a deep lagoon. Mesolongi played a decisive role during the Greek War of Independence. The British romantic poet Byron died here during that struggle.

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1676 Prokopos Patron and entrance to Korintiakós Kólpos
Imray-Tetra
G13 Gulfs of Patras and Corinth
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54287 PatraikosKolpos & Approaches
Greek
40 Patraikos Kolpos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

See Patraikos Patraikos Kolpos.

Approach and Navigation

Messolongi Bay and marina are at north end of clearly marked channel which varies in depth from 5m to 8m.

Keep well out from north shore of Gulf of Patras to avoid shoals and keep an eye on the depth when approaching from east or west.

On reaching bay watch out for starboard bouys marking shallow on approach to town quay.

Check-in facilities

Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.

Offshore Islands and Groups

List Islands

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Messolonghi Marina - see http://www.messolonghimarina.com/index.php?id=9&ln=en

Anchorages

1. Messolonghi Marina - see http://www.messolonghimarina.com/index.php?id=9&ln=en

Relatively new and inexpensive.  Limited facilities at present

2. Town Quay - side to or stern to. Limited space but good holding. There may be a charge for facilities here.

3. Also safe anchoring in bay but avoid blocking route to commercial quay as some quite large ships still visit

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
fuel notes
Water
water notes
Electricity
electricity notes

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available at Marina or at many coffee shops in the town.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

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

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External Links

References & Publications

See Greece.

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:

9 September 2011

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