This minor battle took place on 3 September 1773 between Russia and the Ottoman Empire during the Russo-Turkish War (1768âÂÂ1774). Alternative source (Chernyshev): Cruising as part of a squadron under Kinsbergen, on August 23 and September 5 twice spotted an Ottoman force, but apparently the Ottoman force did not engage.
Frigate (1 of 2 "numbered" frigates built on Sea of Azov, 32 guns, 160 crew)
Vtoroy 32, F.V.Neyelov<br>
Small 2 masted warships (3 of a series of 7 built on Sea of Azov; 14*14 pounder guns, 2 howitzers, 128 crew)
Azov 16 S.M.Retyunskiy<br>Zhurzha 16 S.A.Tokmachev<br>Modon 16 P.D.Chvostov<br>
Other
? (gunboat)<br>? (fireship)
3 battleships<br>4 frigates<br>3 xebecs<br>8 others which didn't take part