sailing directions

Sector 19. West Coast of Turkey—Samos Strait to Izmir 21319.8 Sarpdere Limani, a small bay, is entered 5.6 miles NW ofTele Burnu. It is exposed to SW winds, but affords shelter tosmall craft with local knowledge.19.8 Mersin Korfezi (38˚12'N., 26˚26'E.), entered 3.5 milesWNW of Sarpdere Limani, affords shelter from all but SSEwinds. The entrance to this bay is fronted by Dumbelek Adalari,a group of three islets. Cigdem Adasi, the S and outer islet,lies 1 mile S of the W entrance point. An above-water rock,painted white, lies almost in the middle of the entrancechannel. The fairway, about 300m wide, passing E of this rockis normally used and has a least depth of 17m. Small craft withlocal knowledge generally anchor off the NE shore near thehead of this bay, in a depth of 20m.19.8 Alacati Limani (38˚14'N., 26˚23'E.), a large inlet, has highland on both sides, but is low and marshy at the head. BozalanBurnu, the E entrance point, is 45m high, fronted by aprominent white cliff, and marked by a light. A prominent hill,216m high, and a sharp peak, 81m high, stand 2.5 miles NNEand 1.5 miles WNW, respectively, of the light. The shores ofthis inlet are fringed by shallow banks and a drying area frontsthe head. Vessels can anchor in convenient depths within theinlet. The bottom is mud, with good holding ground. Localknowledge is advisable. It is reported that the shallow banks,on a clear bright day, are plainly indicated by the discolorationof the water.Nisos Khios19.9 Nisos Khios (38˚20'N., 26˚00'E.), a rocky and mountainousisland, is separated from the Turkish mainland by KhiosStrait. Pelinaion Oros (Mount Elias), the conspicuous summitof the island, is 1,297m high and rises near the N end. It hasprecipitous cliffs and a conical peak. From this summit, themountains gradually decrease in height, terminating in a hill,293m high, at the S end of the island. The hills consist mostlyof red marble with white streaks.19.9 In the vicinity of Nisos Khios the winds are variable inwinter, but N and SW winds are the most frequent. From Aprilto October, N winds predominate. In the fall and winter, NEwinds are sometimes strong, causing considerable swell.19.9 Akra Mastikho (38˚09'N., 26˚01'E.), the S extremity of theisland, is a bold headland which shows up well at night.19.9 Off the S end of Nisos Khios the current is strong and uncertainin direction, but in Ormos Kalamotis and along the Wside of the island, it usually sets N.19.9 Nisis Venetiko, a conspicuous and conical islet, lies 1.2miles S of the headland and is marked by a main light. An isolatedshoal, with a depth of 13m, is reported to lie about 10.5miles SW of the light.19.9 Akra Mesta (38˚15'N., 25˚52'E.), fronted by a small androcky islet, is the W extremity of the S part of the island.19.9 Ormos Mesta (38˚18'N., 26˚56'E.), an inlet, is entered 4miles NE of Akra Mesta and provides shelter to small craftwith local knowledge. The W entrance point of this inlet ismarked by a light and surmounted by an ancient watchtower.Spits, with below-water rocks and depths of less than 9m,extend up to about 100m N of both of the entrance points. Theinlet is deep in its outer part and a fairway, with a depth of10m, leads to the head where two quays front the shore. The Nquay is 120m long and has depths of 6.8 to 7.8m alongside andthe S quay is 150m long and has depths of 5.1 to 6.6m alongside.A T-headed pier fronts the settlement of Limenas whichstands at the head of the inlet. Its head is 15m long and has adepth of 3.3m alongside. Small craft with local knowledge cananchor, in depths of 10 to 20m, between 200 and 400m fromthe head of the inlet.19.10 Ormos Volissos (38˚28'N., 25˚55'E.), a small andshallow harbor, lies 10 miles N of Ormos Mesta. It is protectedby a breakwater and is used by small craft and fishing boats. Avillage, with a prominent castle, stands on a hill 1 mile N of theharbor. Vessels can anchor about 0.5 mile S of the castle.19.10 Akra Melanios (38˚33'N., 25˚50'E.), the NW extremity ofNisos Khios, is fronted by a coastal bank and surmounted by around tower. During SE gales, the squalls descending from thehills to the E of this point are reported to be severe.19.10 Akra Anapomera (38˚36'N., 26˚00'E.), the N extremity ofthe island, is the termination of a spur which extends N fromthe summit of the island. Nisis Gertis lies 0.4 mile offshore, 1mile E of the point. This small and rocky islet is marked by alight.19.10 Akra Vamvakas (38˚34'N., 26˚08'E.) is located 5.3 milesESE of Nisis Gertis. Nisis Glastri, a small rocky islet, lies 0.5mile E of this point and is fronted by a reef.19.10 Ormos Marmaro, a small bay, is entered 1 mile W of AkraVamvakas. Vessels may anchor, in a depth of 13m, within this bay,but it should be avoided, except in cases of emergency, as it is veryexposed and subject to violent squalls. A quay, 70m long, is situatedat the head of the bay and has depths of up to 4m alongside.Nisis Margarita, an islet, lies close off the E entrance point of thebay and is marked by a light at the NW side.19.10 Nisis Strovillo (38˚33'N., 26˚10'E.), a conspicuous conicalislet, lies close off Akra Ayia Paraskevi, the NE extremity ofNisos Khios, and is marked by a main light.19.10 Nisis Ayois Stefanos, a low islet, lies 5 miles S of NisisStrovillo and fronts two inlets which indent the E side of the islandand provide shelter to small craft with local knowledge.19.11 Khios (Chios) (38˚22'N., 26˚08'E.) (World Port IndexNo. 42820), a small port, lies midway along the E coast of theisland. The harbor fronts the town and is protected by breakwaters.19.11 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor has 750m of total quayagewith depths of up to 8m alongside. Small cargo vessels andpassenger ferries with drafts of up to 6.1m can be accommodated.19.11 Aspect.—The town contains several churches and tall buildingswhich are conspicuous from seaward. The citadel, the oldwalled part of the town, stands N of the harbor. Severalquarries of red firestone are situated in the vicinity of the town.A prominent gray tower stands close W of the root of the Nbreakwater and the tower of the cathedral stands on the SWside of the harbor.19.11 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels.Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 12.19.11 Anchorage.—Anchorage is available off the harbor up to0.5 mile S and up to 2 miles N of the entrance, but the depthsfall away steeply from the shore. The recommended berth forlarge vessels is in depths of 22 to 33m, mud, about 0.7 mile NEPub. 132