When you come to Inebolu, Independence Road‘to feel the spirit of Hamamci Kadi Salih Reis Monument‘You should also turn towards the barge. This big-hearted man, who was the chief of the barge, became the most well-known symbol of those epic heroes during the War of Independence by shouldering the unloading of ammunition from the boats and carrying them to the shore, regardless of his advancing age.
With a heavy artillery shell on his back Yarbasi Stairs while he was climbing, a man who was supervising the shipment at the time noticed him and wanted to help him. District Commander Muhittin Pasha‘that he gave to “Stop helping me, go and shoulder a crate” with his answer.
The owner of the Fountain Bath Hamamcı Kadı Salih Reis, On May 16, 1924, he also had the honor of being one of the three chiefs who received the Independence Medal presented to Inebolu.
This heroic epic, symbolized by Salih Reis and crowned with the Independence Medal, is the story of the heroism of the Black Sea Yarbasi Stairs’in front of the monument, but unfortunately this monument is located pointlessly far away from the beach.
However, you should still visit this monument. Then go down to the beach Turkish Quarry Building‘in front of, Yarbasi Stairssit and visualize this heroic story. Remember with gratitude and thanksgiving their outstanding efforts for the defense of the homeland and pray for the day when we will show the necessary respect to these heroic ancestors...