| ... PALMA, Spain ....................................................................... USS Mississinewa AO-144 USS Truckee AO-147 6th Fleet Replenishment Ships AO-144 made port here in 1965 AO-147 made port 1965 and 1972 per current records on hand |
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Palma is located approximately 110 n mi south of Barcelona and 140 n mi east
of Valencia, Spain on the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. The Port
of Palma is positioned at the head of the Bay of Palma on the south coast of the
southwestern portion of the island. The bay is located at the southwest end of
an island-wide plain which lies east of a ridge of rugged limestone mountains
situated along the northwest coast of the island. Peaks in the mountains rise to
a maximum height of 4,741 ft. East of the plain is a discontinuous series of low
hills which do not exceed 1,800 ft.
 Sixth Fleet ports of call are also located throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Ship visits ensure continued access to essential bases and infrastructure. Engagement capitalizes on naval strengths of mobility and sustainability, using the inherent prestige of U.S. flagged warships. Formative engagement is further enhanced by incorporating the full range of naval assets -- including Seabees, the chaplaincy, the Judge Advocate General corps, and civil affairs units -- during port visits. The port is medium-sized, and capable of accommodating several ships with drafts to 40 ft. The inner harbor is spacious and well dredged with ample maneuvering room. It is sheltered on the south and east by breakwaters, and on the west and north by land. U.S. Navy ships are assigned pierside berths along the south breakwater, Dique del Oeste. Navy ships can expect to yield berths to higher priority commercial vessels. During 2000-01, construction of an earthen platform will add 3 additional berths to the south breakwater.
Ships may anchor in an area beyond 1600 yds bearing 151 deg from south
breakwater head. All oilers, nuclear-powered ships and submarines must anchor,
due to current Spanish port policy.
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