Battle of Kaliakra (1912) 1912
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 21 November 1912 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1912 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Europe) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Balkan War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 43.3167, 28.4833 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kaliakra, usually known as the Attack of the Drazki (Bulgarian: Атаката на Дръзки) in Bulgaria, was a maritime action between four Bulgarian torpedo boats and the Ottoman cruiser Hamidiye in the Black Sea. It took place on 21 November 1912 at 32 miles off Bulgaria's primary port of Varna.
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