TRENDEAtlas of the Sultans · Wars, battles and treaties
Naval battle · 1807
The Battle of the Dardanelles took place on 22 May (10 MayOld Style) 1807 as a part of the Napoleonic Wars during the Russo-Turkish War of 1806–1812. It was fought between the Russian and Ottoman navies near the Dardanelles Strait.
| Date | 22 May 1807 |
|---|---|
| Location | Dardanelles, |
| Result | Russian victory |
| Belligerents | Russian Empire | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Commanders | Dmitry Senyavin | Seyid Ali |
| Strength | 10 ships of the line, 1 frigate | 8 ships of the line, 6 frigates, more than 50 smaller ships |
| Casualties | 26 killed and 56 wounded | Up to 2,000 killed and wounded, 2 ships grounded |
The engagement must be considered as a victory for the Russians. The Ottomans might have suffered as many as 2,000 casualties and were unable to break the blockade. Three of their battleships were damaged so badly that they were ultimately deemed unfit for further service. The Russians suffered 82 casualties but lost no ships and continued to block the Dardanelles for an additional month until they re-engaged the Turks at the Battle of Athos.
Took place during the reign of Selim III (1789–1807). Selim III
Open the reign of Selim III on the mapText: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), adapted for the atlas.