The Establishment of The Ministry Of Navy: An Analysis Based On Parliamentary Minutes

Abstract

After the Ottoman Empire signed the Armistice of Mondros following World War I, the Ottoman navy came under the control of the Allies and a significant part of the navy was withdrawn to the Haliç. During the War of Independence, the important ships of the Turkish navy were left to the control of the allied powers, while small tonnage ships were assigned to provide security in coastal areas. In 1920, the Directorate of Umur-ı Bahriye was established and this directorate started its activities in order to manage maritime transportation missions in a more systematic manner. The Directorate was responsible for ensuring the security of Soviet aid arriving via the Black Sea and ensuring that this aid reached the land, laying the foundations of the modern Turkish Navy. After the opening of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, maritime activities gained more importance and the process of restructuring the navy was accelerated. In 1924, the budget of the Ministry of Navy was discussed and the importance of the navy was emphasized and it was emphasized that it should be structured as an independent ministry. In our study, especially the minutes of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, archival documents, periodicals, copyright and research works were utilized.