Action of 27 August 1661

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This battle took place on 27 August 1661 near Milos, Greece, and was a victory for Venice and Malta over Turkey.

Ships involved:

[edit] Venice (Giorgio Morosini)/Malta (Ruffo)

2 galleasses
20 galleys

[edit] Turkey

36 galleys - 5 sunk, 4 captured

[edit] References

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