This is a farewell letter of an from an admiral, who is behind the bars for the last 18 months and who was forced to retire by the Turkey’s Supreme Military Council (YAŞ) this year along with 54 other admirals and generals. He is a true sailor and patriot and I am very glad that... Continue Reading →
Chinese Puzzle Solved
All warships of the 11th Chinese naval escort task force of the Navy of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are all present and accounted for. The activities of the destroyer Quingdao 113 and the frigate Yantai 538 were easier to follow and to report. But the replenishment tanker Weishan Hu 877 was unaccounted for since... Continue Reading →
Missing Chinese Warship Passed Through Dardanelles
When the Chinese Naval Escort Task Force, consistung of he Ludu (Type 052A) class destroyer 113 Qingdao, the Jingkai II (Type 054A) class frigate 538 Yantai and the Nanyun class replenishment tanker. Weishan Hu 887 passed through the Suez canal, the destroyer and the frigate entered into the Black Sea to conduct good will visits.... Continue Reading →
Two Chinese Warships Are In Turkey
I know the title of this blog does not says much but I do not have much info about this latest naval development either. According to Turkish news portals, two Chinese warships the Ludu (Type 052A) class destroyer 113 Qingdao and the Jingkai II (Type 054A) class frigate 538 Yantai passed trough the Dardanelles this afternoon. The ships entered the straits... Continue Reading →
The Sledgehammer Keeps Crushing The Turkish Armed Forces
Today is the first diversionary of the arrests made by the third wave of the Sledgehammer case. If you have heard it all ready, the Sledgehammer is the name of the of an alleged Turkish secularist military coup plan which reportedly dates back to 2003. The trial for the criminal case has just started in 16 December 2010. But during the 2010... Continue Reading →
Republic Day 2011
Today is the 88th anniversary of the Turkish Republic. This years mood was somber because of the earthquake in Van last week.But despite the cancellation of official ceremonies the public went to the streets for celebrations parades. As it is customs several Turkish were open to the public. The below chart shows the ships that... Continue Reading →
Victory Day 2011
This year we celebrate the 89th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar, the final battle in the Turkish War of Independence in 1922. The Battle of Dumlupınar was fought from 26 August to 30 August 1922. Even if the Turkish Armed Forces may be in a mood to celebrate, we shall not forget... Continue Reading →
BlackSeaFor in Trabzon
The ships of the BlackSeaFor arrived in Trabzon for a four day port visit. This is the first visit of the BlackSeaFor fleet to Trabzon in its 10 years existence. The next scheduled stop for the fleet is Varna, Bulgaria. During the weekend the ships will be open for the public. The visit of BlackSeaFor... Continue Reading →
Amerigo Vespucci In Istanbul 2011
Well I had to put the year on the headline as I used the same headline two years ago when she was again in Istanbul. I think I am not imaginative enough when it comes to writing original headlines. The oldest ship of the Italian Navy, has arrived today and will stay till 14 August... Continue Reading →
Top Four Commanders Of Turkish Armed Forces Resigns
I am very unhappy. Yesterday, 29 July 2011 was day that will not be forgotten easily. The top 4 commanders of Turkish Armed Forces, the Chief of the General Staff of Turkish Armed Forces General Kosaner, the Commander of Army General Ceylaoğlu, the Commander of Navy Admiral Yiğit and the Commander of the Airforce General... Continue Reading →
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