Osmanlı Döneminde (1915-1918) Bandırma-İstanbul Deniz Ulaşımı ve Vapur Yolcu Listeleri
Sea Transportation between Bandırma-Istanbul and Ferry Passenger Lists During the Ottoman Period (1915-1918)

Summary/Abstract: Bandırma has risen into prominence notably during the Late Ottoman Empire due to its geographical location and its proximity to Istanbul through the sea. Although the Bandırma-Istanbul sea route had been active before, it became increasingly busier during the modern period and Bandırma, along with its port became more utilized. The ferry traffic and passengers travelling between Bandırma-Istanbul soared in parallel with an increase in the goods supplied from Bandırma to meet the various needs of Istanbul, chiefly foodstuffs. Toward the end of the 19th century, the port of Bandırma had undergone several constructional developments to address insufficient port facilities. Accordingly, the pier was extended, service areas were expanded, and lighthouses were built in certain places to eliminate the risk of night trips. The present study aims to draw attention to the importance of the Bandırma-Istanbul sea route during the Ottoman period and to analyze the passenger lists of the ferries that sailed between these cities in 1915-1918. Although documents containing such lists are few and do not constitute a series, they offer significant information as to the passengers’ identities, occupations, residences, and accommodations in Istanbul. The study sorted such information, converted them into numerical data where possible, and attempted an economical and sociological evaluation of the passengers using the Bandırma-Istanbul sea route between 1915-1918.

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