Battle of Nauplia (1770)

Battle of Nauplia (1770)
Part of the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774)
Date27–31 May 1770
Location
near the Argolic Gulf, Ottoman Empire
Result Ottoman victory
Belligerents
Ottoman Empire  Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Unknown John Elphinstone
Strength
10 battleships 3 battleships
2 frigates
4 armed merchantmen
Casualties and losses
Low Heavy

Fought during the Russo-Turkish War, 1768–1774, this battle took place between 27 and 31 May 1770 at the entrance to the Argolic Gulf in the Ottoman Empire, when a Russian fleet under John Elphinstone engaged a larger Ottoman fleet. Although no ships were lost on either side, Russian casualties were heavy and they had to withdraw. Thus, the battle ended with an Ottoman victory.

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