Action of 27 August 1661

Action of 27 August 1661

Action of 27 August 1661 is a term that describes a battle took place on 27 August 1661 near Milos, Greece, and was a victory for Venice and Malta over Turkey.

hips involved

Venice (Giorgio Morosini)/Malta (Ruffo)

2 galleasses
20 galleys

Turkey

36 galleys - 5 sunk, 4 captured

References

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


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