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Refah Şehitleri Anıti

During the Second World War, in order to bring four destroyers, four submarines, twelve landing ships, and four aircraft squadrons ordered from England, a staff of 199 consisting of officers, non-commissioned officers, privates and students departed from Mersin for Port-Said on 23.06.1941 at 17.30 on the Refah Ship belonging to a company named Benjamen Benzilay. After a journey lasting five hours, the ship was torpedoed near Karpat Burnu and sank shortly afterwards.

Akdeniz, Mersin

Refah Şehitleri Anıti and 6 places around it

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Refah Şehitleri Anıti

Highlights

  • Local culture

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Refah Şehitleri Anıti sits within Akdeniz, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 8 of them in Akdeniz.

The nearest stop is Atatürk Evi Müzesi, 230 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Mersin – Adana route passes 7.6 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Atatürk Evi Müzesi230 m to the northwestMersin Müzesi330 m to the westUlu Camii420 m to the northEski Cami570 m to the northMersin Güzel Sanatlar Galerisi610 m to the northMustafa Erim Mersin Kent Tarihi Müzesi720 m to the north

Routes that pass close by

Mersin – Adana7.6 kmAnkara – Mersin7.6 km

Frequently asked

What is Refah Şehitleri Anıti?
During the Second World War, in order to bring four destroyers, four submarines, twelve landing ships, and four aircraft squadrons ordered from England, a staff of 199 consisting of officers, non-commissioned officers, privates and students departed from Mersin for Port-Said on 23.06.1941 at 17.30 on the Refah Ship belonging to a company named Benjamen Benzilay. After a journey lasting five hours, the ship was torpedoed near Karpat Burnu and sank shortly afterwards.
Where is Refah Şehitleri Anıti?
Refah Şehitleri Anıti is in Akdeniz, Mersin.
How long does it take to visit Refah Şehitleri Anıti?
The suggested visit time for Refah Şehitleri Anıti is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Refah Şehitleri Anıti?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Refah Şehitleri Anıti; the closest are Atatürk Evi Müzesi, Mersin Müzesi, Ulu Camii.
Is Refah Şehitleri Anıti on the way anywhere, and which route?
Refah Şehitleri Anıti lies 7.6 km from the Mersin – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.