sailing directions

224 Sector 20. The Dardanelles Approach and Adjacent Coast and Islands20.10 Madrey Cay (39˚10'N., 26˚46'E.) flows into the E side ofthe strait, 9 miles NNW of Bademli Limani. A light is shownfrom a structure standing in the vicinity of the mouth of thisriver. Kurbaga Burnu, located 3.5 miles NW of the river mouth,is a sandy tongue of land which projects NW from the shore.The coast between is fronted by a bank, with depths of lessthan 9m, which extends up to 0.8 mile seaward.20.10 Egribucak Burnu (39˚17'N., 26˚37'E.) is the SW extremityof a hilly peninsula. This cape is precipitous with white cliffsand is the only one in this vicinity that presents such an appearance.Three conical hills stand between 2 and 3 miles E of thecape and are prominent from the S. The middle hill is 134mhigh. Canak Tepe, 124m high, stands 1.7 miles ENE of thecape and is surmounted by a prominent radio mast.20.10 Ciplakada lies with its S end located 1.3 miles WNW of thecape. This islet is surrounded by shoals and is marked on its Eside by a light.20.10 Tatlisu Korfezi, a bay, lies SE of the cape and affords shelterfrom N and E winds. Vessels can anchor, in depths of 14 to33m, mud.20.11 Ayvalik Limani (39˚19'N., 26˚42'E.) (World PortIndex No. 44730), a small landlocked bay, lies at the NE end ofthe strait and forms a natural harbor. It is approached from theW through Dalyan Bogazi, a narrow channel, which leadsbetween the N end of a peninsula extending NE fromEgribucak Burnu and Alibey Adasi, the largest of a group ofsmall islands and islets fronting the NE entrance of the strait.The resort town of Alibey stands on the S side of the island atthe NW side of the bay. It is fronted by a small harbor whichhas depths of 2 to 6m and is protected by a breakwater. Thisharbor is used by small craft and local ferries. The small townof Ayvalik is situated on the mainland at the SE side of the bay.It is fronted by a small craft harbor which is mostly used byyachts. A dredged fairway, 37m wide, leads through DalyanBogazi and has a least depth (1990) of 2.7m. Local knowledgeis advised.20.11 In the approach to Ayvalik Limani, vessels with localknowledge can obtain sheltered anchorage, in depths of 27 to31m, mud, in the N half of the channel which separates Ciplakadafrom the mainland.20.11 Yumurta Adasi (39˚19'N., 26˚31'E.), a small and cliffy islet,lies 4.8 miles NW of Egribucak Burnu and is fronted by rocks.This islet is marked by a light at its W end and is the W andouter islet lying off the NE entrance of the strait. GunesKayasi, a detached shoal, lies about 0.8 mile S of the light andhas a least depth of 5.6m. The main fairway of the strait passesto the W of these dangers.20.11 Gunes Adasi, 45m high, lies close NE of Yumurta Adasi.This islet is surrounded by foul ground and rocks and ismarked by a light on its S side.20.11 Maden Ada (39˚23'N., 26˚35'E.) is the NW islet of thegroup lying off the NE entrance of the strait. It is fronted byrocks in places and connected by a narrow causeway at the Eend to the NW part of Alibey Adasi. A hill, 85m high, standsnear the middle of the islet and is surmounted by a prominentruined windmill. Kucukmaden Adasi, a small islet, lies closeoff the SW side of Maden Adasi and is connected to it by acauseway.Edremit Korfezi20.12 Edremit Korfezi (39˚27'N., 26˚40'E.), a large gulf, isentered between Maden Ada, which is considered to form theNE entrance point of Mitilini Strait, and Kadirga Burnu, 11miles NW. The N shore of the gulf is closely backed bymountainous land. Several prominent towns, villages, andfactory chimneys are situated on the mountain slopes. KazDagi, 1,767m high, is a conspicuous summit which stands 9miles N of the head of the gulf. The S shore is hilly withmountain ranges in the interior. The head of the gulf is low andseveral rivers flow into it.20.12 Kiz Adasi (39˚25'N., 26˚42'E.), 33m high, lies 5.1 milesENE of the NE extremity of Maden Ada. This islet is the N andouter danger in this vicinity. Alireis Shoal, with a least depth of6.7m, lies about 1.2 miles NW of this islet.20.12 Boz Burun (39˚26'N., 26˚48'E.) is located 5 miles ENE ofKiz Adasi and is fronted by a shoal. A main light is shownfrom a framework tower, 10m high, standing on this point.20.12 Vessels can obtain anchorage in any of the bays which indentthe head of the gulf. A good berth lies in depths of 13 to 31m,mud, about 0.8 mile SW of the village of Akcay which standson the NE shore of the head.Muselim Channel20.13 Muselim Channel (39˚25'N., 26˚10'E.) leadsbetween the N side of Nisos Lesvos and the Turkish coast tothe N. This passage is entered from the E between AkraSkamnia and Kadirga Burnu, 5.7 miles NNE. Its W entrancelies between Akra Fournia, the NW extremity of Nisos Lesvos,and Baba Burnu, 13 miles NE. The channel has a least width of4.7 miles and several dangers lie in the middle. The S side ofthe passage has previously been described with Nisos Lesvosbeginning in paragraph 20.1.20.13 Suruce Burnu (Sivrice) (39˚28'N., 26˚15'E.) is the Sextremity of a small promontory which is fronted by a reef,several rocks, and a dangerous wreck. A main light is shownfrom a prominent structure, 12m high, standing on the point.20.13 Suruce Limani, a small bay, lies on the W side of the pointand affords shelter during N winds. An ancient mole, whichappears as a reef, extends a short distance from the E shore ofthis bay.20.13 Muselim Rock (39˚25'N., 26˚15'E.), a shallow rock, lies inmid-channel about 2.7 miles S of Suruce Burnu. Shoals withdepths of 5.5 and 8.2m lie close NW and close SE, respectively,of this rock. These dangers may be passed on eitherside, but vessels, especially those with a deep-draft, are advisedto use the fairway leading N of them.20.13 A detached shoal, with a least depth of 10m, is reported(1967) to lie about 2.8 miles ESE of Muselim Rock.20.13 Caution.—Landing on the N shore of Muselim Channel isprohibited.Off-lying IslandsNisos Ayios Evstratios20.14 Nisos Ayios Evstratios (39˚32'N., 25˚02'E.) is a smallisland, fronted by rocks and shoals, which rises to a height ofPub. 132