Today is the third anniversary of this blog. Last year two important changes have happened. First I had to change my service provider from Google's blogger to wordpress as most of the Google's IP addresses were blocked by a court order in Turkey for a considerable duration of time. The second and in my opinion the important change was... Continue Reading →
Turkish Fast Attack Craft In Bosphorus
This procession of four Kılıç class fast attack craft and one support tanker was seen on 12th September 2011 on their northbound passage through Bosphorus. They were follow by two frigates later at the evening. The Kılıç class fast attack craft is enlarged version of Lürssen FBP-57 design. Their design incorporated radar cross section reducing... Continue Reading →
PM 56, Amur Class Repair Ship
The Amur class repair ship (floating workshop) PM 56 from Russian Black Sea Fleet made a south bound passage through the Bosphorus on 13th August 2011. I would appreciate any information about her trip as I have none.
19 Mayıs
Today I wish to make an exception and write in my native language. I am sorry if this is an inconvenience for my non Turkish readers. Bugün 19 Mayıs. Mustafa Kemal Paşa'nın Samsun'da kurtuluş mücadelesine başlamasının yıldönümü. Ekteki yazı ulusal bağımsızlığın tek bir boyutu olmadığını politik, ekonomik, askeri hatta hukuki katmanlardan oluştuğunu bir kere daha hatırlatıyor. 19... Continue Reading →
A Necessary Move
As you might have noticed the Bosphorus Naval News has changed its application provider. We are now using WordPress services. The tug of war between Google (Blogger) and the Unnamed Digital TV company and the blocking of many IP addresses of Google was the primary reason for this change. I was able to reach my... Continue Reading →
>Notice To Mariners
>My HDD has crashed on new year's eve. I am not sure if this is a good or bad omen. I am currently trying to patch my PC back together. I hope to be back online this week.
>Seaforth World Naval Review 2011
>The 2011 edition of Seaforth World Naval Review has been published.Though it was launched just 3 years ago, it has established a good reputation among enthusiast, researchers and students of maritime issues. For the first time, this edition has an 8 page chapter devoted to the current operations and ship acquisition projects of Turkish Navy... Continue Reading →
>I Am Back
>For those who were wondering were I was, I am posting the photos below.It was a very nice and relaxing holiday.
>Second Anniversary
>Today is the second anniversary of my blog. When I have started two years ago I was not expecting to reach this far, to be honest.I feel that I am becoming a little bit more addicted to blogging every day. This blog helped me to know very different people, whom I otherwise would never know.... Continue Reading →
>Notice To Mariners
>There will be light posting or no blogging for rest of the week.
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