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Battle of Elli

1912 • Ägäis Seeschlacht
The Naval Battle of Elli, 13 December 1912 (painted in 1913) by Vassileios Chatzis (1865-1915), from the Naval Museum of Greece, in Piraeus. It shows the cruiser Averof in front, with the three old battleships Hydra, Spetsai and Psara following, firing at the Ottoman vessels.

The Naval Battle of Elli, 13 December 1912 (painted in 1913) by Vassileios Chatzis (1865-1915), from the Naval Museum of Greece, in Piraeus. It shows the cruiser Averof in front, with the three old battleships Hydra, Spetsai and Psara following, firing at the Ottoman vessels.

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Turkish and Greek fleet maneuvers during the Battle of Elli

Turkish and Greek fleet maneuvers during the Battle of Elli

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Elli naval battle, painting by Vasiileios Chatzis

Elli naval battle, painting by Vasiileios Chatzis

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Historical Overview

Greek naval victory; secured dominance in the Aegean.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Greek victory.

Greek Navy

  • Commander: Pavlos Kountouriotis
  • Strength: 4 Kreuzer
  • Casualties: ca. 2

Ottoman Navy

  • Commander: Ramiz Bey
  • Strength: 4 Linienschiffe
  • Casualties: ca. 100

Strategic Context

Blockade of the Dardanelles by the Greek Navy.

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