Action of 3 May 1657
The Action of 3 May 1657 was a battle that took place on 3 May 1657 and was a victory for the Republic of Venice over the Ottoman fleet of Algiers. Venetian casualties were 117 killed and 346 wounded. Few details are known.
Ships involved
Venice (Mocenigo)
6 galleasses?
19 galleys?
Algiers
Perla (flag??) - Captured
Fontana Rose - Captured
Sette Teste - Aground and burnt
Doi Lioni - Aground and burnt
Luna Biscaina - Aground and burnt
Molin de Vento - Captured
Tigra - Aground and burnt
Lione
? (ex-Venetian Croce d'Oro, captured earlier that year) - Captured
References
- Naval wars in the Levant 1559-1853 - R. C. Anderson ISBN 1-57898-538-2
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