The Greek and Turkish navies in the Levant according to the Nederlandsche Staatscourant dated 17 January 1823

Vienna, 4 January, According to tidings from Constantinople was men continuous busy with repairing the damage caused by the Greek fire ships and judging the responsible commanding officers. Rear admiral Kara Ali was sentenced to the death penalty caused by the many complaints for his corruption and enrichment. Other authorities of the arsenal and the fleet got the same judgement. During the winter were in the Dardanelles just a few small war vessels stationed to be strengthened by a division vessels lying in the harbour.