Battle of Samothrace (1698)

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The Battle of Samothrace was an inconclusive battle which took place on 20 September 1698 near Samothrace, Greece. It was between Venice on one side, and Ottoman Empire and its Tripolitanian and Tunisian allies on the other. Venetian casualties were 299 killed and 622 wounded.

Opposing forces

Venice

  • Rizzo d'Oro - Damaged
  • Amazzone Guerriera
  • Aquila Valiera c.70
  • San Lorenzo Giustinian c.70
  • 16 other ships

Ottomans

  • 25 Ottoman ships
  • 7 Tripolitanian and Tunisian vessels

References


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