This minor battle took place on 3 September 1773 between Russia and the Ottoman Empire during the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774). Alternative source (Chernyshev): Cruising as part of a squadron under Kinsbergen, on August 23rd and September 5th twice spotted an Ottoman force, but apparently the Ottoman force did not engage. Ships involved Russia Frigate (1 of 2 "numbered" frigates built on Sea of Azov, 32 guns, 160 crew) Vtoroy 32, F.V.Neyelov 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 Zhurzha 16 S.A.Tokmachev Modon 16 P.D.Chvostov Other ? (gunboat) ? (fireship) Ottoman Empire 3 battleships 4 frigates 3 xebecs 8 others which didn't take part References Rossiyskiy Parusnyy Flot - A. A. Chernyshev Conflicts in 1773 1773 Military history of the Black Sea