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Battle of Gerontas
Part of the Greek War of Independence
DateAugust 29, 1824
LocationSoutheast Aegean
Result Greek victory
Belligerents
Greece First Hellenic Republic Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844) Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Admiral Andreas Miaoulis Husrev Pasha
Strength
75 vessels 100 warships, 300 cargo vessels
Casualties and losses
Unknown 1 frigate, Tunisian admiral captured


The Battle of Gerontas (Greek: Ναυμαχία του Γέροντα) was a naval battle fought close to the island of Leros in the southeast Aegean Sea. On August 29 (julian calendar), 1824, a Greek fleet of 75 ships defeated an Ottoman armada of 100 ships contributed to by Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria.[1][2]

The Battle of Gerontas was one of the most decisive naval engagements of the Greek War of Independence and secured the island of Samos under Greek control.

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