Action of 29 September 1662
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The action of 29 September 1662 took place between
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and Kalimnos,
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, when a Venetian fleet attacked and defeated the regular
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cargo fleet and its escort which were on their way to
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Ships involved


Venice

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Ottomans

''Tre Naranceri'' 40 - Burnt
''Gran Duca'' - Captured
''San Carlo/Filippoto'' - Captured
''?'' (pink) - Captured
13 other ships
5 galleys
36 saiks - 28 sunk or captured


References

* {{coord missing, Greece Conflicts in 1662 1662 1662 in the Ottoman Empire 17th century in Greece History of the Dodecanese