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.
Ships involved
Russia Frigate (1 of 2 "numbered" frigates built on Sea of Azov, 32 guns, 160 crew)
Vtoroy 32, F.V.Neyelov
Small 2 masted warships (3 of a series of 7 built on Sea of Azov; 14*14 pounder guns, 2 howitzers, 128 crew)
Azov 16 S.M.RetyunskiyZhurzha 16 S.A.TokmachevModon 16 P.D.Chvostov
Other
? (gunboat)? (fireship)
Ottoman Empire 3 battleships4 frigates3 xebecs8 others which didn't take part
References
Rossiyskiy Parusnyy Flot - A. A. Chernyshev