Action of 9 February 1695
Encyclopedia
The twin battles of the Oinousses (Turkish
: Koyun Adaları Deniz Muharebesi) comprised two separate actions, on 9 and 19 February 1695 near the Oinousses
Islands (Turkish: Koyun Adaları), off Cape Karaburun in western Anatolia
, between a Venetian
fleet under Antonio Zeno and the Ottoman fleet under Mezzo Morto Hüseyin. The result of the first battle was a Venetian defeat, and although the second engagement ended in a draw, the Venetian position in Chios
became untenable, forcing Zeno to abandon the island.
In the first engagement, Venetian casualties were 142 killed and 300 wounded on the sailing ships, excluding the three ships lost, and 323 killed and 303 wounded on the galleys. All together, less than 2500 casualties. In the second engagement, the Venetians were at a numerical disadvantage, due to the loss of three ships and the absence of the damaged San Vittorio. Venetian deaths were 132, and Fama Volante was damaged, along with 2 Ottoman sailing ships.
Turkish language
Turkish is a language spoken as a native language by over 83 million people worldwide, making it the most commonly spoken of the Turkic languages. Its speakers are located predominantly in Turkey and Northern Cyprus with smaller groups in Iraq, Greece, Bulgaria, the Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo,...
: Koyun Adaları Deniz Muharebesi) comprised two separate actions, on 9 and 19 February 1695 near the Oinousses
Oinousses
Oinousses , alternative forms: Aignoussa or Egnoussa is a barren cluster of 1 larger and 8 smaller islands some 2 km off the north-east coast of the Greek island of Chios and 8 km west of Turkey. Administratively the islands form a municipality within the Chios peripheral unit, which is...
Islands (Turkish: Koyun Adaları), off Cape Karaburun in western Anatolia
Anatolia
Anatolia is a geographic and historical term denoting the westernmost protrusion of Asia, comprising the majority of the Republic of Turkey...
, between a Venetian
Republic of Venice
The Republic of Venice or Venetian Republic was a state originating from the city of Venice in Northeastern Italy. It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century until 1797. It was formally known as the Most Serene Republic of Venice and is often referred to as La Serenissima, in...
fleet under Antonio Zeno and the Ottoman fleet under Mezzo Morto Hüseyin. The result of the first battle was a Venetian defeat, and although the second engagement ended in a draw, the Venetian position in Chios
Chios
Chios is the fifth largest of the Greek islands, situated in the Aegean Sea, seven kilometres off the Asia Minor coast. The island is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. The island is noted for its strong merchant shipping community, its unique mastic gum and its medieval villages...
became untenable, forcing Zeno to abandon the island.
In the first engagement, Venetian casualties were 142 killed and 300 wounded on the sailing ships, excluding the three ships lost, and 323 killed and 303 wounded on the galleys. All together, less than 2500 casualties. In the second engagement, the Venetians were at a numerical disadvantage, due to the loss of three ships and the absence of the damaged San Vittorio. Venetian deaths were 132, and Fama Volante was damaged, along with 2 Ottoman sailing ships.
Venice (Zeno)
- Stella Maris - Blew up
- Rosa 60
- San Lorenzo Giustinian 70/80
- Leon Coronato - Blew up
- Nettuno 50/60
- Valor Coronato 54
- San Domenico 60
- Redentore del Mundo 70
- Vittoria 50/60
- San Nicolo 54
- Sacra Lega 60
- Drago Volante c.60 - Blew up
- Fama Volante 50
- Madonna della Salute 50
- Venere Armata 52
- Ercole Vittorioso 50/60
- San Antonio di Padova c.50
- Pace ed Abbondanza 50
- San Giovanni Battista Piccolo c.50
- San Vittorio 62 - Damaged
- San Giovanni Battista Grande 60
- 5 galleasses
- 21 galleys