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We'll periodically post images of vessels that drift past our perch on the Bosphorous. If you are a new arrival, the Bosphorous is the waterway (straits) that divides Europe from Asia and cuts right through the middle of Istanbul. You could swim from Europe to Asia (or vice versa) in about 30 minutes - if you could survive the boat traffic and/or the pollution.

The blog's perch is about half way up (or down) the Bosphorous - not the city's most supreme view. Yet, it's not too high, not too low - good enough to afford a decent view. Then again, anything better in terms of view will cost you upward of a million. Dollars. No... more. Much more. This view is free.

The aim here is to provide regular images and - where possible - further details regarding boat traffic between the Black Sea, the Marmara and points beyond.

It's not CIA - although they used to maintain a prominent viewing location (and probably still do) - The transit through the Bosphorous is Russia's traditional outlet to the world's oceans - most other Russian outlets ice over in the winter. But, there is no hidden blog agenda, no intent to spy. This is just our view and publicly available data related to those views: Boats on the Water. Passing by. Happened to catch them ....

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Falcon





















All sorts of interesting things going on here.
First, the shots were taken on the next hill north of our regular spot - about 300mt away. As a result, we get the old military academy in the background (with the spires).
Next, she is being shadowed by the coast guard. Maybe not too surprising considering her size.
Note that the cargo is sideways on the deck, and a curious cargo it is: appears to be floating housing - zoom in and it appears that at least one of the doors is open. (and you can make out what appear to be rudder type constructions at the bottoms.) OHT indeed.



Name : Falcon
Heading: South /Marmara
Type: heavy load carrier
Flags: Norway
Date: 8 Dec 2016
Weather: chilly evening with late sun
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