CAPE TOWN, South Africa
Turkish Naval Forces carrying out training and humanitarian activities in Africa passed by the Cape of Good Hope -- the first time for a hundred and fifty years.
The Turkish navy last crossed the Cape of Good Hope 148 years ago with two Ottoman corvettes, which were in charge of guarding Ottoman pilgrims. Since then the Suez Canal has been the preferred route.
The Turkish Forces fleet is called the Barbaros Turkish Maritime Task. It includes two frigates, a corvette and a replenishment tanker and will carry out training and visit ports in African countries until the end of June.
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