Among the migrants reported to be from Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Eritrea were women and children.
Earlier on Monday, 101 migrants also trying to sail to Lesbos were detained near the coast of Ayvacik in Canakkale province by the coast guard. They were reportedly from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Syria.
Both groups are expected to be deported following legal proceedings and health checks.
The Aegean Sea is one of the most frequently used routes for migrants trying to reach EU countries.
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