Action of 27 August 1661 was a naval battle that took place on 27 August 1661 near Milos, Greece between the Republic of Venice and the Knights Hospitaller over the Ottoman Empire. Ships involved Venice/Malta 20 galleys and 2 galleasses Turkey 36 galleys - 5 sunk, 4 captured Result The result was a victory for Venice and Malta over the Ottoman Empire. References Conflicts in 1661 1661 1661 1661 in Europe Milos 1661 in the Ottoman Empire 17th century in Greece