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Battle of Navarino

When
20 October 1827
Where
Navarino Bay
Part of
Battle of Navarino: allied fleets destroy the Turko-Egyptian fleet

Allied squadrons destroyed the Turko-Egyptian fleet in Navarino Bay, marking a decisive naval victory.

On 20 October 1827, Vice-Admiral Sir Edward Codrington signaled the Allied fleet to prepare for action. The combined British, French, and Russian forces destroyed approximately 60 warships of the Ottoman-Egyptian fleet, which had assembled in Navarino Bay.

Sources

  1. Battle of Navarino Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
  2. Pylos Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
  3. Edward Codrington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25

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