Moudros

Moudros (also spelled Mudros) refers primarily to a town and bay located on the island of Lemnos (Limnos) in Greece.

Geography: Moudros is situated on the southeastern coast of Lemnos, overlooking a large, sheltered bay. This bay is one of the largest natural harbors in the Aegean Sea. The town itself is relatively small.

Historical Significance: The bay of Moudros played a significant role during World War I. It served as a major Allied naval base for operations in the Dardanelles campaign (Gallipoli). Due to its strategic location and large anchorage, it was a crucial staging point for troops, supplies, and ships. The armistice between the Ottoman Empire and the Allied Powers, ending the Ottoman Empire's participation in World War I, was signed on board the British battleship HMS Agamemnon in the harbor of Moudros on October 30, 1918. This agreement is known as the Armistice of Mudros.

Modern Moudros: Today, Moudros is a quiet town with a local economy based on agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The historical significance of the bay still attracts visitors interested in World War I history.