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==Sea of Marmara== | ==Sea of Marmara== | ||
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| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=40.716667&lon=28.216667&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Local chartlet] | | [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=40.716667&lon=28.216667&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Local chartlet] | ||
| - | |}{{TOCleft}} | + | |}{{TOCleft}}The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Marmara Sea of Marmara] (Turkish: Marmara Denizi, Greek: Θάλασσα του Μαρμαρά or Προποντίς, Bulgarian: Мраморно море,Hungarian: Márvány-tenger (Marble sea)), also known as the Sea of Marmora or the Marmara Sea, and in the context of classical antiquity as Propontis (Greek: Προποντίς), is the inland sea that connects the [[Black Sea]] to the Aegean Sea, thus separating the Asian part of [[Turkey]] from its European part. The [[Bosphorus]] strait connects it to the [[Black Sea]] and the [[Dardanelles]] strait to the Aegean. The former also separates [[Istanbul]] into its Asian side and European side. The Sea has an area of 11,350 km<sup>2</sup> and is about 150 nM (280 km) long and 43 nM (80 km) wide. |
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| - | The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Marmara Sea of Marmara] (Turkish: Marmara Denizi, Greek: Θάλασσα του Μαρμαρά or Προποντίς, Bulgarian: Мраморно море,Hungarian: Márvány-tenger (Marble sea)), also known as the Sea of Marmora or the Marmara Sea, and in the context of classical antiquity as Propontis (Greek: Προποντίς), is the inland sea that connects the [[Black Sea]] to the Aegean Sea, thus separating the Asian part of [[Turkey]] from its European part. The [[Bosphorus]] strait connects it to the [[Black Sea]] and the [[Dardanelles]] strait to the Aegean. The former also separates [[Istanbul]] into its Asian side and European side. The Sea has an area of 11,350 km<sup>2</sup> and is about 150 nM (280 km) long and 43 nM (80 km) wide. | + | |
The salinity of the sea averages about 22 parts per thousand, which is slightly greater than that of the [[Black Sea]] but only about two-thirds that of the oceans. However, sea-bottom waters are much more saline, averaging salinities of around 38 parts per thousand — similar to that of the Mediterranean Sea. This high-density saline water, like that of the [[Black Sea]] itself, does not migrate to the surface. Water from the Granicus, Susurluk, Biga and Gonen Rivers also reduces the salinity of the sea, though with less influence than on the [[Black Sea]]. Almost all of these rivers flow from Anatolia: very little land in Thrace drains southward. | The salinity of the sea averages about 22 parts per thousand, which is slightly greater than that of the [[Black Sea]] but only about two-thirds that of the oceans. However, sea-bottom waters are much more saline, averaging salinities of around 38 parts per thousand — similar to that of the Mediterranean Sea. This high-density saline water, like that of the [[Black Sea]] itself, does not migrate to the surface. Water from the Granicus, Susurluk, Biga and Gonen Rivers also reduces the salinity of the sea, though with less influence than on the [[Black Sea]]. Almost all of these rivers flow from Anatolia: very little land in Thrace drains southward. | ||
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There are two major island groups known as the [[Princes_Islands|Prince's]] and [[Marmara Islands|Marmara]] islands. The latter group is rich in sources of marble and gives the sea its name (Greek marmaro, marble). A notable island located in this sea is İmralı, where Abdullah Öcalan is imprisoned. | There are two major island groups known as the [[Princes_Islands|Prince's]] and [[Marmara Islands|Marmara]] islands. The latter group is rich in sources of marble and gives the sea its name (Greek marmaro, marble). A notable island located in this sea is İmralı, where Abdullah Öcalan is imprisoned. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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| - | ;BA | + | : 1005 Marmara Adasi to Istanbul Boğazi |
| - | :224 Maramara Denizi | + | ; NIMA |
| - | :1005 Marmara Adasi to Istanbul Boğazi | + | : 55040 Sea of Marmara |
| - | ;NIMA | + | ; Turkey |
| - | :55040 Sea of Marmara | + | : 29 Marmara Sea |
| - | ;Turkey | + | : 291 İzmit Körfezi |
| - | :29 Marmara Sea | + | : 292 İstanbul - Mudanya |
| - | :291 İzmit Körfezi | + | : 293 Büyükçekmece - Hoşköy |
| - | :292 İstanbul - Mudanya | + | : 294 Marmara Adaları - İmralı Adası |
| - | :293 Büyükçekmece - Hoşköy | + | : 295 Hoşköy - Gelibolu |
| - | :294 Marmara Adaları - İmralı Adası | + | : 296 Marmara Adaları |
| - | :295 Hoşköy - Gelibolu | + | ; Greek |
| - | :296 Marmara Adaları | + | : 109 Ionio-Aegeo Steno Messinis mechri Thalassa Marmara |
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| - | :109 Ionio-Aegeo Steno Messinis mechri Thalassa Marmara | + | |
==Local Radio Nets== | ==Local Radio Nets== | ||
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Note, however, that during the close season for the fishing boats (May to September), many of the commercial harbours around the Sea of Marmara are filled to bursting with laid up trawlers and purse seiners. It can be difficult if not impossible to find space to moor in them during these months and a yacht is well advised to head for harbours which cater for cruising yachts, of which there are a number around the shores. | Note, however, that during the close season for the fishing boats (May to September), many of the commercial harbours around the Sea of Marmara are filled to bursting with laid up trawlers and purse seiners. It can be difficult if not impossible to find space to moor in them during these months and a yacht is well advised to head for harbours which cater for cruising yachts, of which there are a number around the shores. | ||
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Ordered from [[Dardanelles]] to [[Istanbul]]. | Ordered from [[Dardanelles]] to [[Istanbul]]. | ||
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| - | + | | '''South Coast''' || '''North coast''' || '''Islands Groups''' | |
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| + | : [[Kemer_Sea_of_Marmara|Kemer]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Karabiga_Harbour|Karabiga]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Anchor_Icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Erdek_Harbour|Erdek]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Anchor_Icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Bandirma]] [[Image:Poe.jpg]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Question_icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Zeytinbagi]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Mudanya]] [[Image:Poe.jpg]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Esenkoy_(Katirli)|Esenkoy]] or [[Esenkoy_(Katirli)|Katirli]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Cinarcik|Çinarcik]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Question_icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Yalova]] [[image:Marina_icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Pendik]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Question_icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Istanbul]] [[Image:Poe.jpg]] [[image:Marina_icon.png]] | ||
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| + | : [[Sarkoy]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Question_icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Murefte]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Anchor_Icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Tekirdag]] [[Image:Poe.jpg]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Silivri]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Anchor_Icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Guzelce|Guzelce Marina]] [[image:Marina_icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Yesilkoy]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Question_icon.png]] | ||
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| + | : [[Marmara Islands]] [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] [[image:Anchor_Icon.png]] | ||
| + | : [[Princes Islands]] [[image:Anchor_Icon.png]] | ||
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| + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family". | Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family". | ||
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| - | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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| + | ''See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications|Turkey]]''. | ||
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
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Revision as of 21:56, 18 March 2013
Sea of Marmara
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Sea of Marmara.
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The salinity of the sea averages about 22 parts per thousand, which is slightly greater than that of the Black Sea but only about two-thirds that of the oceans. However, sea-bottom waters are much more saline, averaging salinities of around 38 parts per thousand — similar to that of the Mediterranean Sea. This high-density saline water, like that of the Black Sea itself, does not migrate to the surface. Water from the Granicus, Susurluk, Biga and Gonen Rivers also reduces the salinity of the sea, though with less influence than on the Black Sea. Almost all of these rivers flow from Anatolia: very little land in Thrace drains southward.
There are two major island groups known as the Prince's and Marmara islands. The latter group is rich in sources of marble and gives the sea its name (Greek marmaro, marble). A notable island located in this sea is İmralı, where Abdullah Öcalan is imprisoned.
Charts
- BA
- 224 Maramara Denizi
- 1005 Marmara Adasi to Istanbul Boğazi
- NIMA
- 55040 Sea of Marmara
- Turkey
- 29 Marmara Sea
- 291 İzmit Körfezi
- 292 İstanbul - Mudanya
- 293 Büyükçekmece - Hoşköy
- 294 Marmara Adaları - İmralı Adası
- 295 Hoşköy - Gelibolu
- 296 Marmara Adaları
- Greek
- 109 Ionio-Aegeo Steno Messinis mechri Thalassa Marmara
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Climate & Weather
See Turkey.
Arrival/Departure procedures
See Turkey.
The Sea of Marmara is an enclosed sea and one may be deceived into complacency, thinking that it is an easy sea to transit. The fact is that it can develop very short choppy seas which if you are going against them make a very uncomfortable and wet ride. Also the weather here can change rather abruptly and violent thunderstorms are fairly frequent during the summer resulting in very bad visibility in these waters full of large commercial shipping.
The Sea of Marmara, considering its proximity to Istanbul, is not a popular cruising ground. With the exception of an occasional regatta from Istanbul you will rarely come across another yacht.
Note, however, that during the close season for the fishing boats (May to September), many of the commercial harbours around the Sea of Marmara are filled to bursting with laid up trawlers and purse seiners. It can be difficult if not impossible to find space to moor in them during these months and a yacht is well advised to head for harbours which cater for cruising yachts, of which there are a number around the shores.
Ports, Anchorages, and Islands
Ordered from Dardanelles to Istanbul.
= Port of entry, 
= Marina, 
= Harbor, 
= Anchorage, 
= Needs data.
| South Coast | North coast | Islands Groups |
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Sea of Marmara (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Turkey.
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
- May 2011 --Athene of Lymington 17:34, 28 May 2011 (BST)
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