In this Bay, a combined English - Russian - French Fleet destroyed the Turkish Navy on 20 October 1827 and opened the way for Greek Independence from Turkey
Battle of Navarino - 60 Turkish Ships were sunk on 20 October 1827
View from the Turkish Fortress of Pylos on the Bay Entrance
The former Citadel Mosque is now an Orthodox Church
View on Navarino Bay with the Carpe Diem V to the left