Zante, 7 March. 15 February appeared 30 warships and 40 transports with 4.000 Turkish soldiers and a pasha off Zante. Ismail Gibraltar, former Turkish captain, vice admiral of the squadron of the pasha of Egypt requested for shelter for the bad weather. The British commander of the garrison admitted a stay of 24 hours. The Turkish stayed however 8 days before departing towards Patras, where they landed troops. 28 February appeared the Greek fleet, consisting of 5 small brigs, looking for the Turkish ships. While the Turkish departed towards Patras, the Grecians went to this place in really bad weather. Due to the wind they were not able to enter the Gulf of Lepante and sent some light vessels to attack the Turkish. The Turkish came out and were attacked by the Grecians and after an hour fight saved by the contrary winds.
5 March was the Turkish squadron again seen by the Grecians and chased by them; the Turkish again entered the harbour of Zante with strength of 35 ships. The other 35 ships stayed partly at Patras, while the others were captured by the Grecians. The Turkish stayed for 24 hours at Zante and sailed towards an anchorage 5 miles away, between Zante and Strobado.
Today, 7 March in the afternoon, sailed 50 small Greek brigs towards the Turkish squadron, waiting to attack them while at sea.
5 March was the Turkish squadron again seen by the Grecians and chased by them; the Turkish again entered the harbour of Zante with strength of 35 ships. The other 35 ships stayed partly at Patras, while the others were captured by the Grecians. The Turkish stayed for 24 hours at Zante and sailed towards an anchorage 5 miles away, between Zante and Strobado.
Today, 7 March in the afternoon, sailed 50 small Greek brigs towards the Turkish squadron, waiting to attack them while at sea.
