sailing directions

212 Sector 19. West Coast of Turkey—Samos Strait to IzmirKusadasi Korfezi19.4 Kusadasi Korfezi (37˚55'N., 27˚05'E.), a large gulf,indents the Turkish coast and lies between the NE entrance ofSamos Strait and Doganbey Burnu, 22 miles NNW.19.4 Arslan Burnu (37˚49'N., 27˚14'E.), located at the SE side ofthe gulf, is a prominent point. A conspicuous tower stands 0.4mile ENE of this point. An isolated hill, surmounted by theprominent ruins of a fort, stands near the shore 2.5 miles SE ofthis point.19.4 Yalanci Burnu, 21m high and cliffy, is located 2.1 miles N ofArslan Burnu. The coast between is fronted by reefs whichextend up to about 1 mile seaward.19.5 Kusadasi (37˚52'N., 27˚15'E.) (World Port Index No.44770), a town, stands partly on level ground and partly on theslope of a hill at the head of a bay which lies between YalanciBurnu and Akburun, 1.3 miles NE. The town is fronted by asmall commercial harbor, a fishing vessel basin, and a yachtmarina.19.5 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor has two main piers. Theold pier is 239m long and has depths of 7.3 to 11.5m alongside.The new pier is 208m long and has depths of 9 to 12malongside. General cargo and passenger vessels with drafts ofup to 10m can be accommodated.19.5 The port also includes an offshore oil terminal which lies 0.5mile E of Aslan Burnu. It consists of several mooring buoysand is connected to the shore by a submarine pipeline.19.5 Aspect.—Akburun consists of a remarkable, projectingwhite cliff which is surmounted by a conspicuous hotel. GuvercinAdasi, a small islet, lies 0.3 mile NE of Yalanci Burnu andis joined to the mainland by a causeway. A prominent tower issituated near the middle of this islet and a light is shown from aprominent structure, 8m high, standing at its NW end.19.5 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for foreign vesselsexceeding 150 grt and Turkish vessels over 500 grt. Pilots canbe contacted on VHF channels 12 and 16, and board closeoutside the harbor. Pilotage is not compulsory for berthing atthe oil terminal. However, it is recommended and availablefrom Izmir by prior request.19.5 Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor off the port, in depths of27 or 29m, soft mud, between Guvercin Adasi and Akburun.The roadstead is exposed to winds from N, through W, to SW.During the summer, the sea breezes invariably blow, sometimeswith considerable strength, and almost always cause aheavy swell. Although the holding ground is good, the anchorageis not considered safe for large vessels. Small craft withlocal knowledge may obtain shelter to leeward of GuvercinAdasi.19.6 Kavo Mikron Taliane (37˚58'N., 27˚15'E.) is located6.5 miles N of Kusadasi. A prominent ruined bridge is situated0.2 mile E of this point and Kucuk Menderes Nehri emptiesinto the gulf 1.7 miles SSE of it. The land in the vicinity of theriver mouth is low and covered with rushes. Stone embankments,which once confined the river, are still visible in manyplaces. The ruins of the ancient port of Ephesus stand 3.5 milesE of the river mouth.19.6 In fine weather, temporary anchorage may be obtained, indepths of less than 18m, on the coastal bank about 0.8 mile SWof the ruined bridge. Vessels are advised to take frequentsoundings when approaching this roadstead.19.6 Doganbey Burnu (38˚02'N., 26˚52'E.) is the N entrancepoint of the gulf. Doganbey Limani (Lebedos Liman), a largebay, is entered E of this point and is completely open to the S.It is backed by mountains, 400 to 800m high, standing 3 to 4miles inland. Buyukcay (Malkeji River) flows into the baythrough a small delta lying 4 miles NW of Sunger Burnu, the Eentrance point. Sican Adasi, an islet, lies 0.5 mile offshore nearthe mouth of this river. Kisik Yarimadasi, a round promontory,lies at the head of the bay and is joined to the shore by a sandyneck. Several prominent ruins stand on Kisik Yarimadasi andon the shore of the bay to the NW.19.6 Kormen Adasi a rocky islet, lies close WSW of DoganbeyBurnu.19.6 Doganbey Adasi (38˚02'N., 26˚54'E.), an islet, lies 0.7 mileSSE of Doganbey Burnu. It is 52m high, fronted by severalabove-water rocks, and marked by a light.Sigacik Korfezi19.7 Sigacik Korfezi (38˚07'N., 26˚45'E.), a large bay, isentered between Doganbey Burnu and Teke Burnu, 14 milesWNW. The depths within this bay, except near the shore and inthe NE corner, are considerably deep.19.7 Ciftekale Adasi, an islet, lies close offshore, 1.2 miles NW ofDoganbey Burnu. It is 58m high, joined to the coast by a partly-submergedcauseway, and surmounted by a prominentruined castle. Malkaya Burnu, located 6 miles N of CiftekaleAdasi, consists of conspicuous green cliffs. Kucuk Adalar, anislet with conspicuous white cliffs, lies 0.5 mile S of the extremityof a rocky tongue which projects from the coast 1.4miles NW of Malkaya Burnu.19.7 Sigacik (38˚12'N., 26˚47'E.), a village, stands at the SE headof a narrow inlet which is entered at the NE part of the bay. Theentrance to the inlet is not easily distinguished from a distance,but a deep valley, located 2.5 miles W, is prominent and appearsas an opening in the land. The village is enclosed by awall and fronted by a castle. A prominent mosque stands closeSE of the castle.19.7 An islet, marked by a light, lies close off the S entrance pointof the inlet. During good weather, vessels can anchor, in depthsof 27 to 37m, WSW of the light. The village is fronted by asmall craft harbor, protected by a mole, and a yacht marina.Small vessels can anchor in the middle of the inlet, in a depthof 14m, sand and mud, with good holding ground.19.7 Teke Burnu (38˚06'N., 26˚36'E.), the NW entrance point ofthe bay, is the S extremity of a bold headland, 363m high,which is prominent when viewed from any direction. A mainlight is shown from a structure, 8m high, standing on this point.It is reported that baffling winds are frequently experienced inthe vicinity of the point. A group of conspicuous white cliffsare located on the W side of the bay, 5 miles NNE of this point.Sigacik Korfezi to Khios Strait19.8 Ak Burun (38˚16'N., 26˚14'E.) is located 20 milesNW of Teke Burnu at the SE side of the entrance to KhiosStrait. The coast between is indented by numerous bays and inlets,some of which afford shelter.Pub. 132