Action of 27 August 1661

Action of 27 August, 1661
Part of Cretan War (1645-1669)
Date27 August, 1661
LocationMilos, Greece
Result Venetian and Hospitaller victory
Belligerents
 Republic of Venice
Sovereign Military Order of Malta Knights Hospitaller		  Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Republic of Venice Giorgio Morosini
Sovereign Military Order of Malta Ruffo		 Unknown
Units involved
20 galleys and 2 galleasses 36 galleys
Casualties and losses
Unknown 5 galleys sunk, 4 galleys captured

Action of 27 August 1661 was a naval battle that took place on 27 August 1661 near Milos, Greece between the Republic of Venice and the Knights Hospitaller over the Ottoman Empire.

Ships involved

Venice/Malta

20 galleys and 2 galleasses

Turkey

36 galleys - 5 sunk, 4 captured

Result

The result was a victory for Venice and Malta over the Ottoman Empire.

References

  • Naval wars in the Levant 1559-1853 - R. C. Anderson ISBN 1-57898-538-2


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