Action of 3 September 1773

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This minor battle took place on 3 September 1773 between Russia and the Ottoman Empire during the Russo-Turkish War, 1768-1774. The Russians probably got slightly the better of it.

Ships involved:

[edit] Russia

Vtoroi 32 (possibly this is not the actual name of the ship)
Azov 16
Zhurzha 16
Modon 16
? (gunboat)
? (fireship)

[edit] Turkey

3 battleships
4 frigates
3 xebecs
8 others which didn't take part

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