The Battle of Sinop

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Russian naval presence in the Black Sea
gptkbp:casualties Ottoman losses estimated at 3,000
Russian losses estimated at 200
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
gptkb:Russian_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Admiral_Pavel_Nakhimov
gptkb:Osman_Pasha
gptkbp:commemoration Anniversaries celebrated in Russia
gptkbp:cultural_references Portrayed in literature and art
gptkbp:date November 30, 1853
gptkbp:duration Approximately 3 hours
gptkbp:fleet_size Approximately 10 ships
gptkbp:fought_against December 1853 and March 1854
gptkbp:historical_analysis Considered a turning point in naval history
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger Crimean War
gptkbp:historical_documentation Detailed in military archives
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced naval warfare tactics
gptkbp:historical_records Accounts from survivors
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated the effectiveness of steam power in naval warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Battle of Sinop
gptkbp:impact_on_russian_empire Strengthened military reputation
gptkbp:international_response Concern among European powers
gptkbp:legacy Memorials in Russia
gptkbp:location Sinop, Ottoman Empire
gptkbp:military_doctrine Shift towards steam-powered fleets
gptkbp:military_leadership Nakhimov's tactical genius
gptkbp:military_strategy Blockade tactics
Use of steam-powered ships
Marked a shift in naval engagements.
gptkbp:military_technology Advancements in naval artillery
gptkbp:narrative Various interpretations exist
gptkbp:notable_battle Influenced future naval engagements
gptkbp:notable_ships Ironclad warships
gptkbp:ottoman_flagship Fetih-i-Bulend
gptkbp:ottoman_fleet_size Approximately 12 ships
gptkbp:ottoman_naval_strategy Failed to adapt to modern warfare
gptkbp:primary_weaponry Cannon fire
gptkbp:public_perception Heroic portrayal of Russian sailors
gptkbp:result Russian victory
gptkbp:russian_flagship gptkb:Imperator_Nikolai_I
gptkbp:russian_naval_strategy Effective use of combined arms
gptkbp:significance First major naval engagement of the Crimean War
gptkbp:strategic_goals Increased Russian influence in the region
Underestimation of Russian naval capabilities
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Black Sea
gptkbp:strategy Weakened naval power
gptkbp:type battle at sea
gptkbp:weather_conditions Foggy weather
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ivan_Aivazovsky
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5