This minor battle took place on 3 September 1773 between Russia and the Ottoman Empire during the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774). Alternative source (Chernyshev): Cruising as part of a squadron under Kinsbergen, on August 23rd and September 5th twice spotted an Ottoman force, but apparently the Ottoman force did not engage.[citation needed]
Ships involved[]
Russia[]
Frigate (1 of 2 "numbered" frigates built on Sea of Azov, 32 guns, 160 crew)
Vtoroy 32, F.V.Neyelov
Small 2 masted warships (3 of a series of 7 built on Sea of Azov; 14*14 pounder guns, 2 howitzers, 128 crew)
Azov 16 S.M.Retyunskiy
Zhurzha 16 S.A.Tokmachev
Modon 16 P.D.Chvostov
Other
? (gunboat)
? (fireship)
Ottoman Empire[]
3 battleships
4 frigates
3 xebecs
8 others which didn't take part
References[]
- Naval wars in the Levant 1559-1853 - R. C. Anderson ISBN 1-57898-538-2
- Rossiyskiy Parusnyy Flot - A. A. Chernyshev ISBN 5-203-01788-3
The original article can be found at Action of 3 September 1773 and the edit history here.