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Destruction of the Ottoman Flagship

When
June 1822
Where
Chios harbour
Part of
Konstantinos Kanaris destroys the Ottoman flagship at Chios, killing Kapudan Pasha Nasuhzade Ali Pasha

Kanaris' fireship destroyed the Ottoman flagship at Chios, killing Kapudan Pasha Nasuhzade Ali Pasha in revenge for the massacre.

The attack targeted the Ottoman fleet during Ramadan celebrations. Sources conflict on the exact date, citing either 6–7 June or 18–19 June 1822. The explosion killed the Kapudan Pasha, who had led the suppression of the Chios revolt.

Sources

  1. Konstantinos Kanaris Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
  2. Nasuhzade Ali Pasha Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
  3. Greek War of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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