Action of 18 May 1657

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This battle took place on 18 May 1657 and was a victory for the Republic of Venice over the main Ottoman Navy and the fleet of the Ottoman province of Algiers. Not many details are known.

Ships involved

Venice

Capitana d'Algeri (ex-Algerian Perla, captured earlier that year)
Arma di Midelborgo
Pomerlan
Arma di Colognia

Ottomans

14 saiks - Captured

References

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