Battle of Andros (1790) 1790
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 May 1790 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1790 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Europe) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Seventh Russo-Turkish War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ottoman Empire, Regency of Algiers, Russian Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.0000, 24.6500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Andros or Battle of Kafireas was fought on 17–18 May 1790, during the Russo-Turkish War of 1787–1792, between Cape Kafireas and the island of Andros, between the ships of Lambros Katsonis, a Greek privateer in Imperial Russian service, and an Algerian fleet of 30–32 vessels. The battle was a major victory for the Ottomans, as Katsonis lost five ships and his flotilla ceased to exist as an operational unit. On the other hand, the Ottomans suffered heavy casualties as well, and Katsonis was able to escape and reconstitute his forces, remaining active until the end of the war.
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