Battle of Makarska
Naval battle that ended Venetian dominance for a century.
The Battle of Makarska was a major naval confrontation between Slavic Narentine pirates and the Republic of Venice. It took place on 18 September 887 and resulted in a decisive Narentine victory.
Quick Facts
- Part of
- the Croatian–Venetian wars
- Date
- 18 September 887
- Location
- Makarska (modern-day Croatia)
- Result
- Narentine victory
- Territory
- Slavic Narentine pirates establish dominance over Adriatic Sea
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- In 887, Pietro I Candiano was elected Doge of Venice.
- The Venetian fleet had initial success in August 887, destroying 5 Narentine ships near Makra.
- Doge Candiano's body was later recovered in secret by Andrea Tribuno.
Battle
On 18 September, the Narentines, led by Duke Branimir, organized for battle. Doge Candiano commanded 12 well-equipped large ships and was confident. Branimir likely had a similar fleet and intended to ambush the Venetians to avoid heavy artillery damage. The Narentines first sent a few ships toward the Venetian fleet as part of an ambush. The battle initially favored the Venetians until the rest of the Narentine fleet appeared and surrounded them, forcing the Venetians toward Makarska. The Venetians were ultimately defeated.
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