Movements of the Turkish and Egyptian navies according to the Dutch newspaper Vlissingse Courant dated 3 May 1836

According to general opinion left parts of the Turkish fleet already for Tripoli. The fleet consisted of 5 ships of the line, 3 frigates, 6 brigs and 12 cutters. The Kapudan Pasha was to replace the governor residing at Tripoli and restore order.