Action of 3 September 1773

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 23 and September 5 twice spotted an Ottoman force, but apparently the Ottoman force did not engage.^{[citation needed]}