Battle of the Cilician Sea

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Genoa gained control over trade routes
gptkbp:casualties significant losses for Cyprus
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Kingdom_of_Cyprus
gptkb:Republic_of_Genoa
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Jean_de_la_Valette
gptkb:Pietro_Doria
gptkb:Hugh_IV_of_Cyprus
gptkb:Lorenzo_de'_Medici
gptkbp:consequences lack of naval experience
gptkbp:crew predominantly galleys
gptkbp:cultural_impact experienced sailors
gptkbp:cultural_practices rich maritime heritage
developing maritime identity
gptkbp:date October 15, 1337
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations alliances with other city-states
limited alliances
gptkbp:fuel_capacity approximately 30 ships
gptkbp:historical_context conflict between Genoa and Venice
gptkbp:historical_impact shift in naval power in the region
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated naval warfare evolution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Cilician Sea
gptkbp:influence inspired future naval battles
gptkbp:location Cilician Sea
gptkbp:losses heavy
minimal
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive formations
blockade tactics
use of galleys
gptkbp:notable_ships advanced shipbuilding techniques
offensive operations
approximately 50 ships
long-standing maritime tradition
established dominance
influence on Mediterranean trade
adoption of foreign designs
emerging naval power
lesser-known contributions
mixed ships
struggled for recognition.
gptkbp:outcome Cypriot fleet diminished
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Battle_of_the_Aegean_Sea
gptkbp:primary_source historical chronicles
gptkbp:result Genoese victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Genoese– Venetian Wars
gptkbp:sister_ship defensive operations
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the eastern Mediterranean
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Battle_of_the_Dardanelles
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuvers
superior maneuverability
retreat under pressure
aggressive boarding actions
gptkbp:year 1337
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Macedonian_Generals
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5