Action of 4 July 1773

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The "action of 4 July 1773" was an engagement of the first Russo-Turkish War, 1768-1774, between naval units of Imperial Russia and the Ottoman Empire.

This indecisive battle took place on 4 July 1773 between 2 small Russian vessels under Kinsbergen and 4 Turkish ships.

Ships involved:

[edit] Russia (Kinsbergen)

Taganrog 16
Koron 16

[edit] Turkey

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