FENERBAHÇE LIGHTHOUSE

Fenerbahçe, Kadıköy - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 40°58'08.0"N 29°01'57.0"E / 40.968889, 29.032500

It is assumed that the first lighthouse was constructed in the era of Byzantine Empire in this location and there were a temple devoted to Goddess Hera and a lighthouse located on the rocks. Located on an island, separated from the mainland by only a narrow channel, near the end of the Fener Kalamış Caddesi about 1.5 km (1 mile) south of Kadıköy.

The historical Fenerbahce Lighthouse is still used today and located on the northern shores of the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul’s district of Kadikoy. There are historical documents referring to the location of the cape that caused damage to ships and in 1562, Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent , issued a decree ordering a structure with light be built on the rocks at Kalamış Cape as it was known then. 

The Fenerbahçe Lighthouse (Turkish: Fenerbahçe Feneri), a historical lighthouse still in use, is located on the northern coast of Sea of Marmara at Fenerbahçe neighborhood of Kadıköy district in Istanbul, Turkey.

Construction Date : 01.01.1856

Location
The lighthouse was built in 1857 and stands on a point at Cape Fenerbahçe which is close to the eastern side of the Bosphorus entrance and is where Fenerbahçe takes its name from as “fener” means lighthouse.  Located in a public park south of Kadıköy

Building
Round concrete tower, painted white. There is a Lighthouse and fog horn guardian building and it is under protection. 2-stage round cylindrical stone tower with double gallery, painted white. There is square-shaped courtyard then it is entered to single flat lighthouse keeper house and it is reached gate of tower. Lighthouse and guardian house is being under protection as national heritage by General Directorate of Coastal Safety and Salvage Administrations. The Coastal Safety Directorate has the history of the station.

Focal Plane : 25 m ( 82 ft )
Tower Height : 20 m ( 66 ft )

Character : Fl.W (2). 12 Second.
Flashing Character : 1,5 + 2,0 + 1,5 + 7,0
Visibility Range : 15 nautical miles  (28 km)

Illuminate Type : Valencia 305 mm
Lighthouse System : Flash
Flasher Type : KMBD 130
Electric Lamp : 1000 W
Bulb Type : 12 V. Halogen Bulb
Energy : Electric Battery

Fog siren (blast every 60 second).

Light
The lighthouse was initially lit by kerosene, however the light source was later replaced by Dalén light using carbide (acetylene gas). Oil lamp has primarily been used and then high intense filament lamps work with LPCo as a light source. In order to be seen from the long distance by strengthen the light source, cotodiyoptric cylinder lenses which has optical distance of 500 mm as a optic system.

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HOŞKÖY LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

Hoşköy, Şarköy - Tekirdağ - Turkey

GPS : 40°42'10.9"N 27°18'32.2"E / 40.703015, 27.308951

Hoşköy is situated near the Mürefte region. Its former name was the "Hora Lighthouse." Tower is constructed out of iron sheet and girders originally brought over from France, and it bears its original structure in our days. Built by French engineers in 1861 by the order of Sultan Abdülmecid I, the Hora Lighthouse continues to enlighten the routes of the ships floating on the Sea of Marmara.

In 2017 it was reported in poor condition and in need of restoration. The Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality and Şarköy Municipality expressed some desire to acquire it as a tourist attraction.

Construction Date : 01.01.1861

Location : Located on the shores of the Marmara Sea in Tekirdağ, the lighthouse in Hoşköy was built by the French in 1861. Situated on a high hill.

Building : Cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house. Lighthouse painted white. This historic lighthouse, on the west side of the Sea of Marmara, guides ships into the Dardanelles. The Coastal Safety Directorate has the history of the station. Located near the village of Hosköy, about 20 km (13 mi) northeast of the larger town of Şarköy. The lighthouse tower was built of metal using bolts and no welds. Site open, tower may be open by arrangement with the keeper.

Focal Plane : 50 m ( 164 ft )
Tower Height : 20 m  (72 ft)

Character : W. Fl. (2) 10.0 Second
Flashing Character : 0,5 + 2,0 + 0,5 + 7,0
Visibility Range : 20 nautical miles

Illuminate Type : -
Lighthouse System : Devvar
Flasher Type : -
Electric Lamp :  1000 Watt
Bulb Type : 220 V
Energy : Electricity

Light
Oil lamp has primarily been used and then high intense filament lamps work with LPCo as a light source and it is currently provided an illumination with the electric lamp of 1000 W. In order to be seen from the long distance by strengthen the light source, three pieces cotodiyoptric cylinder lenses which has optical distance of 375 mm as a optic system has been used.

Triangle optical panels had placed on circular platform which float on bath of mercury. Fixed light source illuminates on focus and when the optic is rotated on the platform it will give out flashes during the period of rotation.

It has weight that move vertically down on steel wires in the tower. As the weight falls, so the clock is driven and when the weight reaches the bottom, the clock stops unless the weight is wound back up to the top of its travel. So the lighthouse keepers had to wind up their lighthouse optic clock with a large winding handle attached to the mechanism that was located immediately below the optical system. This is look like clockwork mechanism at houses. Lighthouse keeper still winds mechanism at every third hour.

Above mentioned mechanism and optical panels has been under protection and still using in service. Lighthouse and guardian house is being under protection as national heritage by General Directorate of Coastal Safety and Salvage Administrations.

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YEŞİLKÖY LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

Yeşilköy,  Bakırköy - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 40°57'30.5"N 28°50'20.1"E / 40.958484, 28.838920

Yeşilköy Feneri is a historical lighthouse still in use located on the northern coast of Sea of Marmara at Yeşilköy neighborhood in Istanbul's Bakırköy district, The first lighthouse in the Bosporus, at the gates of the Marmara Sea, it safeguards seamen, keeping them from crashing into land with its light and sound. The first name of this lighthouse which was built on the Yeşilköy burnu in 1856 by Ottoman Empire as a stone tower was Ayastafonas Lighthouse and has been changed as a Yeşilköy Lighthouse in accordance with the district.

Yeşilköy lighthouse is a historical lighthouse still in use located on the northern coast of Sea of Marmara at Yeşilköy neighborhood in Istanbul's Bakırköy district, Turkey. Lighthouse has been serving its diverse menu in the lighthouse for 15 years and accords itself well with the history of the building. Located in the Yeşilyurt neighborhood, the restaurant is surrounded by hotels, which obstruct the view on one side of the building. Nevertheless, the food is good, the service is friendly and the atmosphere completes the dinner.

Yeşilköy is also one of the favorite books of sea-farers with its marina and its lighthouse on the shore. Commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid I (reigned 1839–1861) from French engineers to ensure naval safety. Its whistle blows in the fog while its light guides sea captains.

The outbuilding of the lighthouse was converted into a fish and seafood restaurant, which can host 100 guests in the main hall and 40 people in the conservatory. Furthermore, 150 customers can dine on an open-air terrace in the summer months. If you’d like to salute the Sea of Marmara, the night sky or the crews, you should choose the stylish restaurant Fener Lokantası at the foot of the lighthouse.

Construction Date : 05.06.1856

Location : Located at the end of the Fener Yolu Caddesi in Yeşilköy, about 12 km (7.5 mi) southwest of downtown Istanbul, near the international airport. The first lighthouse that the vessels, which are to be enter to the Istanbul Strait safely from Marmara Sea, see in order to determine their courses is Yeşilköy Lighthouse. This lighthouse serves as a landfall light for vessels arriving in Istanbul from the Sea of Marmara.

Building : Tower shape octagonal prism tower centerd on the keeper's house. White masonry tower. Octagonal stone tower centered on a 1-story octagonal keeper's house. Lighthouse painted white. A two-story outbuilding is annexed, that was used as the keeper's living quarters and for administrative purposes. A gallery encircles the tower's lantern room. Atop the tower's cupola, a flag post is erected.

Character : Fl W 10 second
Flashing Character : 0,5 + 2,0 + 0,5 + 7,0
Visibility Range : 15 nautical miles (28 km)

Focal Plane : 23 m (75 ft)
Tower Height : 18 m (59 ft)

Illuminate Type : BBT 500
Lighthouse System : Devvar
Flasher Type : BBT
Electric Lamp : 1500 W
Bulb Type : 12 V S 8 Halogen
Energy : Electricity

Fog signal blast every 30 seconds.

Light
Yeşilköy Lighthouse went in service on January 5, 1857. Initially, it was lit by kerosene, but was later replaced by a Dalén light using carbide (acetylene gas). Nowadays, the light runs on electricity. The lighthouse's lantern has a 500mm catadioptric cylindrical lens and a 500 W light source that flashes every 10 seconds in group. Its white light is visible at a range of 15 nmi (28 km). In foggy conditions, a foghorn sounds every 30 seconds to warn of the hazardous area.

Oil lamp has primarily been used and then high intense filament lamps work with LPCo as a light source and it is currently provided an illumination with the electric lamp of 1500 W.  At the date of establishment flashing there by blacking and clearing to the light source by dark screens rounding around the optic operated with electric acetylene flash afterwards and it has still been operating with electrical flash.

The Coastal Safety Directorate has the history of the station. Lighthouse and guardian house is under protection as national heritage by General Directorate of Coastal Safety and Salvage Administrations.

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WEB SITE : Yeşilköy Lighthouse Restaurant

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : fener@fenerlokantasi.com.tr
Phone : +90 212 662 7070 / +90 533 964 6820
Fax : +90 212 574 2220
Whatsapp : +90 533 476 5806

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BOAT SHOW EURASIA 16 - 25 FEB 2019

Tuzla - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 40°48'47.8"N 29°19'12.4"E / 40.813281, 29.320114

VHF Channel : 72
Call Sign : " viaport marina"

The Boat Show Eurasia Fair, which will be constructed with 25.000 m2 closed area, will be held on 17-25 February 2019 in Viaport Marina, Tuzla with the participation of industry leaders. Via Fuarcılık is preparing to host the maritime industry in its own home with a total land area of 50.000 m2.

The Boat Show Eurasia Fair will be the right address where the world famous brands will be able to see their 2018 new boat models after Düsseldorf for the first time in Viaport Marina, Tuzla and to be able to place their orders and also find the latest models, campaigns and special prices on the equipment side. Over 200 boats will be displayed on land, large boats from 25 m will be exhibited for the first time in Turkey at sea.

ABOUT FAIR
Products of Exhibited : Motoryacht, sailboat, speed boat, marine equipment, charter firms, jetski,  motors, boat, sector magazines and textile etc.
Dates : 17–25 February 2018
Hours : 11:00 – 20:00
Number of Visitors : 75.000 +
Number of Company : 200 +
Number of Boats (Landed) : 200 +
Numbers of Brand : 500 +

VIAPORT MARINA

Turkey's newest marina, which has 750 berthing capacity and 5 anchored world standards, Viaport Marina, offers secure berthing services up to 80 meter boats with floating pontoons and quays to boat owners. Viaport Marina is prepared for the adverse weather conditions due to the design and geographical location.

The boat owners have all the necessary facilities as private parking areas, high speed and unlimited wireless internet, stores and sanitary units including laundry, baby care room and disabled toilet.

Viaport Marina offers a quality boatyard service, including the use of a 75 tons boat hoist in a 20.000 m2 area. The boatyard, with its highly trained team, operates throughout the year, providing lifting services including high-pressure wash hull cleaning and storage in cradles. There is also a yacht market and offices of the world brand yachts.

Tuzla, one of the most beautiful spots in Istanbul became the center of the social life with the Viaport Marina. It is more than a marina with world famous branded stores, exclusive restaurants, 150.000 m2 green area with the fastest roller coaster in Turkey, an aquarium, indoor and outdoor theaters and a 5-star hotel.

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WEB SITE : Viaport Marina

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : viaportmarina@viaportmarina.com
Phone : +90 216 560 1842
Fax : +90 216 690 1002

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