Battle of the Sinop Day(Russia)
Commemorates the decisive naval battle at Sinop on December 1, 1853, where the Russian Black Sea Fleet destroyed the Ottoman squadron.
The Battle of Sinop was a major engagement early in the Crimean War, fought in the Black Sea off the coast of Anatolia. Admiral Pavel Nakhimov led the Russian fleet in a surprise attack on an Ottoman squadron anchored at Sinop. Superior Russian firepower and tactics resulted in the near-total destruction of the Ottoman ships. This victory highlighted the effectiveness of modern naval artillery and prompted diplomatic reactions from Britain and France. The battle is seen as a turning point that escalated the wider conflict and shaped naval warfare doctrines in the 19th century.
Battle of the Sinop Day
Russia