Chesme Naval Victory Day
July 7 · Level 9 · #339 of 2238
Chesme Naval Victory Day commemorates the Russian fleet's defeat of the Ottoman fleet in 1770. Fought in the Aegean Sea, the battle became one of the best-known victories in the history of Russia's sailing navy.
How it is celebrated: naval museums and libraries hold exhibitions, talks and historical discussions. These events remember the participants and explore the challenges of fighting inside a crowded bay.
The attack employed fireships: vessels deliberately set alight and sent towards enemy ships. Against wooden hulls, ropes and canvas sails, fire could become a decisive weapon.