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Battle of Sinop

1853 • Schwarzes Meer Seeschlacht

Historical Overview

Destruction of the Ottoman fleet by Russian shell guns; casus belli for GB/FR.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Russian victory.

Tsardom of Russia

  • Commander: Pawel Nachimow
  • Strength: 6 Linienschiffe
  • Casualties: ca. 40

Ottoman Empire

  • Commander: Osman Pascha
  • Strength: 12 Schiffe
  • Casualties: ca. 3.000

Strategic Context

Russian pursuit of dominance in the Black Sea.

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