Reggio di Calabria
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==Reggio di Calabria== | ==Reggio di Calabria== | ||
| - | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Italy_Reggio_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|The Strait of Messina from Space<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
| - | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggio_Calabria Reggio Calabria] is the main port of the Italian mainland in the Strait of Messina. It is bustling city, a little run down, but with a nice waterfront esplanade. | |
| - | + | The city was founded by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Graecia Greek colonists] in 720 BC. It then it belonged to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Republic Roman Empire] and its successor the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantine]. In the middle ages it was the capital of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Counts_and_Dukes_of_Apulia_and_Calabria Duchy of Calabria]. Then, in 1127, it fell under of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Sicily Kingdom of Sicily] under Roger II. which was succeeded by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Naples Kingdom of Naples]. Following the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_unification Italian Unification] in 1860 it became part of the modern Italian state. In December 28, 1908 Reggio was devastated by an earthquake. | |
===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
| - | + | * BA 1941 Capo Passero to Capo Collonne | |
| + | * BA 1018 Approaches to Stretto di Messina | ||
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| + | * NIMA 53183 Stetto di Messina | ||
===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
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===Approach and Navigation=== | ===Approach and Navigation=== | ||
| - | + | <font color="red">Warning:</font> There are strong currents, which build heavy seas, in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Messina Strait of Messina] believed to be the location of the mythological [http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Scylla1.html Scylla] and [http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Charybdis.html Charybdis]. Consult the tide tables before a passage through the Strait. | |
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| + | <font color="red">Warning:</font> Also be aware that south of Reggio local fishermen deploy lines with floats that are particularly hard to see during a night passage. | ||
===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
| - | + | There is only one anchorage, the small marina within the large commercial harbor [38° 07.6' N 15° 39.1' E]. The port is very industrial and dirty, and at times malodorous but the marina area is well cared for. | |
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| - | + | * Reggio Marina - It is located [38° 07.6' N 15° 39.1' E] on the north side of large commercial harbor.<br/><br/>There are layed moorings, water, electricity, toilet, and shower facilities. here are 15 berths reserved for visiting yachts at the SE quay. If no attendant comes to your help, grab a mooring line and go stern-to. | |
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
| - | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggio_Calabria Reggio Calabria] (Wikipedia) | |
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Revision as of 17:17, 15 July 2008
Reggio di Calabria
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Background
Reggio Calabria is the main port of the Italian mainland in the Strait of Messina. It is bustling city, a little run down, but with a nice waterfront esplanade.
The city was founded by Greek colonists in 720 BC. It then it belonged to the Roman Empire and its successor the Byzantine. In the middle ages it was the capital of Duchy of Calabria. Then, in 1127, it fell under of the Kingdom of Sicily under Roger II. which was succeeded by the Kingdom of Naples. Following the Italian Unification in 1860 it became part of the modern Italian state. In December 28, 1908 Reggio was devastated by an earthquake.
Charts
- BA 1941 Capo Passero to Capo Collonne
- BA 1018 Approaches to Stretto di Messina
- NIMA 53183 Stetto di Messina
Radio Nets
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Weather
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Warning: There are strong currents, which build heavy seas, in the Strait of Messina believed to be the location of the mythological Scylla and Charybdis. Consult the tide tables before a passage through the Strait.
Warning: Also be aware that south of Reggio local fishermen deploy lines with floats that are particularly hard to see during a night passage.
Check-in facilities
There is only one anchorage, the small marina within the large commercial harbor [38° 07.6' N 15° 39.1' E]. The port is very industrial and dirty, and at times malodorous but the marina area is well cared for.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Reggio Marina - It is located [38° 07.6' N 15° 39.1' E] on the north side of large commercial harbor.
There are layed moorings, water, electricity, toilet, and shower facilities. here are 15 berths reserved for visiting yachts at the SE quay. If no attendant comes to your help, grab a mooring line and go stern-to.
Anchorages
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External Links
- Reggio Calabria (Wikipedia)
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