Port of Almeria area. The VTS is fitted with radar on top of the tower. Several shipping companies offer frequent connections with North Africa Port of Almeria The Port of Almeria is a busy ferry-port in Almeria, Spain. The port is located in the center of the city, and serves primarily as a ferry terminal. Crossings to destinations in North Africa take approximately 6 hours (normal ferry to Nador or Melilla). This is a much longer (and more expensive) crossing than the short crossings from Algeciras to Tangier, but it is more convenient for people traveling to the Rif area or Algeria. Almeria
SS Almeria Lykes (1940) then proceeding independently to Suez, Egypt. In 1942, "Empire Condor" was transferred back to the USMC. She was renamed "Almeria Lykes" and placed under the management of the Lykes Steamship Co. Her port of registry was changed to Galveston. The Code Letters WFJY were allocated and she regained her United States Official Number 239664. On 31 May 1942, "Almeria Lykes" departed Halifax, Nova Scotia as part of Convoy HX 192. the convoy arrived at Liverpool on 11 June. "Almeria Lykes" was carrying general cargo. On 2 August 1942, "Almeria Lykes" departed from the Clyde as part of Convoy WS 21S.