28 September 1776. Constantinople, 14 August. Everything was done to strengthen the navy making her comparable with the navies of other countries. To prevent a lacking of sailors all muslims were forbidden on the penalty of death to sign on foreign ships.
19 September 1776. Constantinople, 3 August. In an extra ordinary meeting (the so-called Divan) it was decided to enlarge the fleet to a number of 50 units.
19 September 1776. Constantinople, 3 August. In an extra ordinary meeting (the so-called Divan) it was decided to enlarge the fleet to a number of 50 units.
