The Action of 3 May 1657 was a battle that took place on 3 May 1657 and was a victory for Venice over Algeria. Venetian casualties were 117 killed and 346 wounded. Few details are known.

[edit] Ships involved

[edit] Venice (Mocenigo)

6 galleasses?
19 galleys?

[edit] Algeria

Perla (flag??) - Captured
Fontana Rose - Captured
Sette Teste - Aground and burnt
Doi Lioni - Aground and burnt
Luna Biscaina - Aground and burnt
Molin de Vento - Captured
Tigra - Aground and burnt
Lione
? (ex-Venetian Croce d'Oro, captured earlier that year) - Captured

[edit] References

• Naval wars in the Levant 1559-1853 - R. C. Anderson ISBN 1-57898-538-2

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