sailing directions

222 Sector 20. The Dardanelles Approach and Adjacent Coast and Islandsdepths of over 5m, but the fairway with a least depth of 8.8m isonly about 90m wide at its narrowest part. Several above-waterrocks lie in the entrance channel. Pilots are not available, but ingood weather and during daylight, the fairway marks are easilyidentified and vessels should have little difficulty reaching thetown. Local knowledge is required to proceed N of the town.Vessels should not enter or leave at night, or in thick weather.20.4 Vessels with local knowledge can obtain anchorage in anypart of Kolpos Yeras, in depths of 13 to 18m, mud.20.4 Akra Malea (Agrilia) (39˚01'N., 26˚36'E.), the SE extremityof Nisos Lesvos, is fronted by a spit, with an above-water rock,and marked by a main light.20.4 Akra Kastro (39˚07'N., 26˚34'E.) is the E extremity of asmall peninsula which fronts the town of Mitilini. A light isshown from a prominent structure, 21m high, standing on thispoint. A conspicuous fort stands close W of the light. Severalradio masts stand close to the shore in the vicinity of an airport3.5 miles SSE of the light.20.5 Mitilini (39˚06'N., 26˚34'E.) (World Port Index No.42760), a small port, consists of two harbors, protected bybreakwaters, lying on the N and S sides of the small peninsulaof which Akra Kastro is the E extremity. Notio Limin, the Sharbor, consists of outer and inner basins.20.5 Depths—Limitations.—Vorio Limin, the N harbor, isprotected from the NE by a breakwater formed by partlysubmerged boulders. It is shallow and used primarily by fishingvessels.20.5 The inner basin of Notio Limin has general depths of 5 to 8mand depths of up to 5.9m alongside the quays. It is used mostlyby local small craft. The outer basin has 600m of total berthingspace which includes a main quay, 270m long, with a depth of8m alongside. Bulk and general cargo vessels of up to 160m inlength and 7.5m draft can be accommodated.20.5 A power station, situated 1 mile NW of the town, is frontedby an offshore oil berth which consists of several mooringbuoys. The berth is connected to the shore by submarine pipelineswhich are marked at their seaward ends by lighted buoys.20.5 Aspect.—A cemetery chapel and a cathedral, both conspicuous,stand 1.1 miles SW and 0.5 mile WSW, respectively, ofAkra Kastro Light. A conspicuous monument, 15m high,stands close N of the root of the S breakwater at Notio Liminand a prominent church is situated close W of the inner basin.20.5 Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory and official pilots areunavailable. The harbor can be contacted on VHF channel 12or 19 and with advance notice marine officers with local knowledgewill assist vessels to enter and berth. Vessels should sendan ETA at least 24 hours in advance.20.5 Anchorage.—Vessels may obtain anchorage off the S harbor,in a depth of 18m, sand and weed, about 0.2 mile ENE ofthe head of the breakwater or farther out if necessary.20.6 Akra Skamnia (Korakas) (39˚23'N., 26˚20'E.), theNE extremity of Nisos Lesvos, is marked by a main light. Thecoast between Mitilini and this point should be given a wideberth as numerous rocks and small islets lie close offshore andadditional shoaling has been reported along the coastal bank.20.6 Ormos Makris Yialos, a large bay, is entered 7.5 miles SE ofAkra Skamnia and has depths suitable for anchoring off itshead. Nisis Prassologos, consisting of two small islets and areef, lies 0.6 mile offshore in the S part of the bay.Nisis Panayia (39˚19'N., 26˚27'E.) is the NE and outer isletof Nisoi Tokmakia, a group of islets and rocks, whichencumber the N part of Ormos Makris Yialos. A main light isshown from a framework tower, 23m high, standing on the Eextremity of this islet.20.6 A radiobeacon is reported to be situated 0.8 mile inland fromthe S shore of the bay, 5 miles S of Nisis Panayia.20.6 Akra Molivos (39˚22'N., 26˚10'E.) is a cliffy and irregularheadland. A main light is shown from a structure standing on apromontory 1 mile NE of the W extremity of this headland. Asmall boat harbor, protected by a curved breakwater, lies on theSE side the headland. During E winds, vessels can anchor,, indepths of 18 to 37m, within the roadstead lying off the villageof Mithimna which stands at the head of a small bay on the Sside of Akra Molivos. The depths here increase rapidly to seawardand during the summer, the wind generally blows fromthe N and E, causing a swell in this roadstead.20.6 Nisis Petra (39˚20'N., 26˚09'E.), an islet, lies about 0.5 mileoffshore, 2.5 miles SW of Akra Molivos. A rock, with a leastdepth of 3.5m, lies about 0.2 mile N of the N extremity of thisislet.20.6 Nisis Gavadhas (39˚18'N., 26˚02'E.), a rocky islet, liesabout 0.8 mile offshore, 6 miles WSW of Nisis Petra. This isletis marked by a light and depths of less than 10m lie within 0.3mile of its shores.20.6 Akra Fournia (Ordhimnos) (39˚18'N., 25˚55'E.), located 5miles W of Nisis Gavadhas, is the NW extremity of the cliffyNW coast of Nisos Lesvos.Candarli Korfezi20.7 Candarli Korfezi (38˚52'N., 26˚55'E.), lyingimmediately NE of Izmir Korfezi, is entered between AslanBurnu and Kemikli Burun, 12 miles NNE. The irregular shoresof this gulf are indented by several bays which are separatedfrom each other by bold headlands. In some places, the shoresare low and marshy.20.7 In Candarli Korfezi, the N winds are strong at times duringthe summer, but when they are not blowing strongly, land andsea breezes prevail. Strong N winds are often preceded by theformation of clouds on the summit of Kara Dag. Winds from Nand NE are frequent during the winter.20.7 Aslan Burnu (38˚45'N., 26˚44'E.), marked by a light, is thebold termination of high land which rises to a height of 380mabout 3 miles SSE.20.7 Ilica Burnu, marked by a light, is located 8.9 miles NE ofAslan Burnu and is the termination of a bold and cliffy tongueof land.20.7 Tavsan Adasi (38˚51'N., 26˚53'E.), 41m high, lies 1.5 milesNNW of Ilica Burnu. A main light is shown from a prominentstructure, 6m high, standing on the summit of this islet. PirasaAdasi, a small islet, 37m high, lies 0.8 mile NE of TavsanAdasi and is marked by a light.20.7 Ikiz Adalari, consisting of two rocky islets fronted by shoals,lies in the N part of the gulf, 1.6 miles NNE of Pirasa Adasi.20.7 Degirmenada Burnu (38˚55'N., 26˚56'E.), located 4 milesE of Kemikli Burun, is the extremity of a tongue of land whichprojects S from the N shore of the gulf. A conspicuous fortPub. 132