After attending the Dawn Service on 25 April 2015 in Anzac Cove, Gallipoli the HMAS Anzac and HMNZS Te Kaha arrived in Istanbul for a port visit. During the cruise from Çanakale to İstanbul, HMAS Anzac stopped at the point where the Australian submarine HMAS AE-2 was sunk by Ottoman gunboat Sultanhisar. As the chivalry... Continue Reading →
On 28 April 2015 two Russian Ropucha class large landing ships, Alexander Otrakovski and Alexander Shabalin returned from their Mediterranean deployment. Date Number Name Direction Nationality 28.4.2015 031 Alexander Otrakovski Northbound Russia 28.4.2015 110 Alexander Shabalin Northbound Russia 17.4.2015 031 Alexander Otrakovski Southbound Russia 17.4.2015 110 Alexander Shabalin Southbound Russia 14.4.2015 109 USS USS Jason Dunham Southbound USA... Continue Reading →
I am not much interested in aerial events, but the demonstration made by Turkish Stars following the Naval Parade in Çanakkale was so impressive I have decided to do an exception and post some airplane photos.
On 24 April 2015, to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Çanakkale Wars, a naval parade was held under the command of Turkish Navy Northern Task Group Commander Rear Admiral Ali Murat Dede. The formation led by Turkish frigate TCG Salihreis was made up from the following ships from 5 different nations: Position Number Name Country... Continue Reading →
On 23 April 2015, 11 warships from 5 different nations gathered in Çanakkale to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Çanakkale Wars. Two of them F-77 HMNZS Te Kaha and 150 HMAS Anzac arrived after a very long journey. The New Zealand frigate Te Kaha left her home port in 16 February and The Australian Frigate... Continue Reading →
The Deniz Yıldızı 2015 exercise ended on 16 April 2015 and the participants returned to their home ports. According to the Turkish Navy website following units took part 6 frigates, 3 corvettes, 5 fast attack craft, 2 submarines, 7 auxiliaries, 2 patrol boats, 3 maritime surveillance planes, 7 helicopters. I was able to identify 18... Continue Reading →
On 17 April 2015 two Russian Ropucha class large landing ships, Alexander Otrakovski and Alexander Shabalin made their southbound passage through Bosphorus. This is the first time that two Alexander's are sailing in group. Date Number Name Direction Nationality 17.4.2015 031 Alexander Otrakovski Southbound Russia 17.4.2015 110 Alexander Shabalin Southbound Russia 14.4.2015 109 USS USS Jason... Continue Reading →
Monsieur Louis, Martin-Vézian from Contemporary Issues & Geography (CIGeography) prepare this wonderful picture where you can visualize easily all nations and all warships taking part in Joint Warrior 2015-1 exercise. According to media sources there are 55 warships taking part in Joint Warrior 2015. The below list has 55 of them. Thanks to: Sjoforsvaret,... Continue Reading →
US Navy reported that USS Jason Dunham made her southbound passage through Bosphorus in the wee hours of 14 April 2015. There is a nice time lapse video of her passage here. Date Number Name Direction Nationality 14.4.2015 109 USS USS Jason Dunham Southbound USA 8.4.2015 031 Alexander Otrakovski Northbound Russia 8.4.2015 142 Novocharkassk Northbound... Continue Reading →
According to media sources there are 55 warships taking part in Joint Warrior 2015. I was able to identify 53 of them. Thanks to Sjoforsvaret for reminding me about HNOMS Thor Heyerdahl. Any corrections and additions are always welcome. Number Name Type Nationality M921 BNS Lobelia Mine hunter Belgium F930 BNS Leopold I Frigate... Continue Reading →
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