Gölcük Naval Base

Gölcük Naval Base
Gölcük Deniz Ana Üssü
Gölcük, Kocaeli
Gölcük NB
Location of Gölcük Naval Base
Site information
TypeMilitary base
Controlled byTurkish Navy
Location
Coordinates40°43′23″N 29°48′11″E / 40.723°N 29.803°E / 40.723; 29.803
Site history
In use1933 – present

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.

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.

The shipyard at the base is capable of constructing frigates, submarines, fast attack boats and auxiliary vessels with high technology in recognized standards.