Battle

Action of 1570

25 Jul 1570 · 38.00° N, 17.00° E

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When
25 Jul 1570
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
38.00° N, 17.00° E
Description
1570 naval battle
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yes

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Battle of Gozo (1570)

Naval battle between Malta and Ottoman Empire

The battle of Gozo was a naval battle between forces of Malta, then under the protection of the Order of Saint John, and the Ottomans. The battle took place on July 15, 1570, after four Maltese galleys encountered an Ottoman fleet under Uluj Ali. Three Maltese galleys were captured by the Ottomans, and one fled.

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