Turkish navy to lead naval parade through Bosphorus

In celebration of the 487th anniversary of the Preveza Naval Victory and Navy Day, the Turkish Navy will conduct a large-scale naval parade in the Bosphorus Strait on September 27.

Fifteen naval vessels will participate in the parade, sailing under the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, Caliber.Az reports per teh Turkish defence minsitry on X.

🗓️ 27 Eylül 2025

Preveze Deniz Zaferi'nin 487'nci Yıl Dönümü ve Deniz Kuvvetleri Günü dolayısıyla 15 gemimiz İstanbul Boğazı'nda deniz geçişi yapacak.

Gemilerimiz yarın saat 09.40’ta Yavuz Sultan Selim Köprüsü altından geçecek ve 11.00’de Kaptanıderya Barbaros Hayrettin… pic.twitter.com/kqMW7SVQNk

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) September 26, 2025

The Turkish Navy will lead the procession, which will feature a ceremonial salute to the tomb of Admiral Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha at 11:00 local time, honouring the legendary Ottoman admiral credited with the victory at the Battle of Preveza in 1538.

The Ministry of National Defence has invited the public to witness the commemorative events, marking one of the most significant naval battles in Turkish maritime history.

By Sabina Mammadli