Erdek Naval Base

Erdek Naval Base
Erdek Deniz Üssü
Erdek, Balıkesir
Erdek NB
Location of Erdek Naval Base
Coordinates 40°23′27″N 27°48′14″E / 40.39088°N 27.80382°E / 40.39088; 27.80382Coordinates: 40°23′27″N 27°48′14″E / 40.39088°N 27.80382°E / 40.39088; 27.80382
Type Military base
Site information
Controlled by Turkish Navy

Erdek Naval Base (Turkish: Erdek Deniz Üssü) is a base of the Turkish Navy on the south coast of the Sea of Marmara 1.2 km (0.75 mi) south-east of Erdek in Balıkesir Province. It is the principal base for mine warfare vessels.[1]

Operations

Homeported vessels

1st Minehunter and Minesweeper Flotilla

2nd Minehunter and Minesweeper Flotilla

References

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