Battle of the Hellespont
| Battle of the Hellespont | |||||||
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| Part of the civil wars of the Tetrarchy | |||||||
The Battle of the Hellespont, depicted on a tapestry by Pietro da Cortona (c. 1635). | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Constantinian fleet | Licinian fleet | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Crispus | Abantus | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 200 ships | 350 ships | ||||||
The Battle of the Hellespont, consisting of two separate naval clashes, was fought in 324 between a Constantinian fleet, led by the eldest son of Constantine I, Crispus; and a larger fleet under Licinius' admiral, Abantus (or Amandus). Despite being outnumbered, Crispus won a very complete victory.