Battle of Kunfuda Bay 1912
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 January 1912 – 8 January 1912 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1912 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Saudi Arabia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Italo-Turkish War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ottoman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 19.1359, 41.0651 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kunfuda Bay was a naval battle of the Italo-Turkish War between small squadrons of the Italian and Ottoman navies. On 7 January 1912, the Italian protected cruiser Piemonte and the Soldato-class destroyers Artigliere and Garibaldino, cruising the Red Sea, discovered six Ottoman gunboats, a tugboat, and a yacht in the harbor at Kunfuda. The vessels engaged for over three hours and five Ottoman vessels were sunk and four dhows were captured. Three of the gunboats were damaged during the battle and grounded on the beach to prevent them from sinking. The following morning, the Italian vessels returned to destroy the remaining three vessels; the yacht, which had been sunk, was later salvaged and seized by Italy. After the battle and until the war's end, the Italian squadron established a blockade of Ottoman ports in the Red Sea and frequently bombarded Ottoman positions.
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