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Battle of Zonchio

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Battle of Zonchio

The naval Battle of Zonchio (Turkish: Burak Adası savaşı, also known as the Battle of Sapienza or the First Battle of Lepanto) took place on four separate days: August 12, 20, 22 and 25, 1499. It was a part of the Ottoman–Venetian War of 1499–1503. It was the first naval battle in history where cannons were used on ships.

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