Action of October 1624

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This naval battle took place at the start of October 1624 near Sardinia, and was a victory for a Tuscan/Papal/Neapolitan galley force over 6 Algerine sailing ships.

Whilst patrolling in the Mediterranean Sea in the area west of Italy, a Christian galley force made up of Tuscans, Papal vessels and Neapolitans, encountered near Sardinia 6 Algerine sailing ships. During the battle an Algerine of 50 guns was forced to blow itself up and 4 others were captured. The Neapolitan commander, Pimental, was killed.

Ships involved:

4 Tuscan galleys (Montauto)
3 Papal galleys (Filicaja)
8 Neapolitan galleys (Pimental)

1 ship of 50 guns - Blew up
5 other ships - 4 captured


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