Action of 29 September 1662
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The Action of 29 September 1662 took place between Kos
and Kalimnos, Greece
, when a Venetian
fleet attacked and defeated the regular Turkish
cargo fleet and its escort which were on their way to Alexandria.
Gran Duca - Captured
San Carlo/Filippoto - Captured
? (pink) - Captured
13 other ships
5 galleys
36 saiks - 28 sunk or captured
Kos
Kos or Cos is a Greek island in the south Sporades group of the Dodecanese, next to the Gulf of Gökova/Cos. It measures by , and is from the coast of Bodrum, Turkey and the ancient region of Caria. Administratively the island forms a separate municipality within the Kos peripheral unit, which is...
and Kalimnos, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, when a Venetian
Republic of Venice
The Republic of Venice or Venetian Republic was a state originating from the city of Venice in Northeastern Italy. It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century until 1797. It was formally known as the Most Serene Republic of Venice and is often referred to as La Serenissima, in...
fleet attacked and defeated the regular Turkish
Ottoman Navy
The Ottoman Navy was established in the early 14th century. During its long existence it was involved in many conflicts; refer to list of Ottoman sieges and landings and list of Admirals in the Ottoman Empire for a brief chronology.- Pre-Ottoman:...
cargo fleet and its escort which were on their way to Alexandria.
Turkey
Tre Naranceri 40 - BurntGran Duca - Captured
San Carlo/Filippoto - Captured
? (pink) - Captured
13 other ships
5 galleys
36 saiks - 28 sunk or captured