Gölcük Naval Base
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Gölcük Naval Base (Turkish: Gölcük Deniz Ana Üssü) is the main base of the Turkish Navy on the east coast of the Sea of Marmara in Gölcük, Kocaeli. It is the principal base for logistic support with various facilities stretched over 1,800 acres (7.3 km2) of land.[1]
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Gölcük Naval Base Gölcük Deniz Ana Üssü | |
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Gölcük, Kocaeli | |
Coordinates | 40.723°N 29.803°E / 40.723; 29.803 |
Type | Military base |
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Controlled by | Turkish Navy |
Site history | |
In use | 1933 – present |
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In addition to the workplaces, the base houses apartment-like barracks, social facilities, a military hospital, a military museum and an archive for naval history.[2]
The shipyard at the base is capable of constructing frigates, submarines, fast attack boats and auxiliary vessels with high technology in recognized standards.[2]