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Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük

Built in 1964 in Portland-Dragon, America for the Turkish Naval Forces, Yarhisar was commissioned under the Turkish flag in 1965 and served in the Turkish Naval Forces for forty years as a "Reconnaissance-Patrol" ship. It was decommissioned in 2005. Through the joint initiatives of Gölcük Municipality, Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality and the Naval Forces Command, a decision was made for a museum ship suitable for the naval city of Gölcük, and the museum ship was opened with a ceremony on 27 October 2006.

Gölcük, Kocaeli

Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük and 6 places around it

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Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük

Highlights

  • Museum
  • Culture
  • Nature

Good for

  • Nature break
  • Museum visits

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük sits within Gölcük, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 11 of them in Gölcük.

The nearest stop is Derince Harikalar Sahili, 4 km to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 15 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Derince Harikalar Sahili4 km to the northwestÖrcün Hamamı4.1 km to the southwestSarayli Köyü Yukarı Değirmendere4.1 km to the southwestSarayli Köyü Evleri4.2 km to the southwestSultan Baba Türbesi4.4 km to the southwestYazlik Ilicası / Ayazma4.6 km to the southeast

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Ankara15 kmIstanbul – Bolu15 kmIstanbul – Nevsehir15 kmIstanbul – Samsun15 kmIstanbul – Trabzon15 km

Frequently asked

What is Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük?
Built in 1964 in Portland-Dragon, America for the Turkish Naval Forces, Yarhisar was commissioned under the Turkish flag in 1965 and served in the Turkish Naval Forces for forty years as a "Reconnaissance-Patrol" ship. It was decommissioned in 2005. Through the joint initiatives of Gölcük Municipality, Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality and the Naval Forces Command, a decision was made for a museum ship suitable for the naval city of Gölcük, and the museum ship was opened with a ceremony on 27 October 2006.
Where is Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük?
Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük is in Gölcük, Kocaeli.
How long does it take to visit Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük?
The suggested visit time for Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük; the closest are Derince Harikalar Sahili, Örcün Hamamı, Sarayli Köyü Yukarı Değirmendere.
Is Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük on the way anywhere, and which route?
Gölcük Belediyesi Yarhisar Müze Gemisi-kavakli Gölcük lies 15 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.