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
[edit] References
- Naval wars in the Levant 1559-1853 - R. C. Anderson ISBN 1-57898-538-2