Eilat Naval Base
Israeli Naval base in the southern port city of Eilat
Eilat Naval Base is a major Israeli naval base situated in the Israeli coastal city of Eilat. It was established in 1949 and serves as the sole Israeli Navy base on the coast of the Red Sea.
Roles
The main task of the base in Eilat is to maintain the security and peace of Eilat. The main activity in the city of Eilat is based on recreation and tourism, which include, among other things, about two hundred vessels moving in a relatively small maritime region.
In the past this area was a meeting area between four conflicting countries: Israel, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. However, today all the 4 countries are at peace.
At the base operates the Patrol Squadron 915, which operates the Dvora-class fast patrol boats and Super Dvora Mk III-class patrol boats.
Eilat Naval Shipyard is also under the security from the base.
History
Establishment
The base was established in 1949 after the 1948 Arab-Israeli war to serve as a naval base at the point of junction with three hostile states.
Six Day War
During the Six-Day War, the base played a vital role in the capture and occupation of Sharm El Sheikh.
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