Battle of Lepanto order of battle


This is the order of battle during the Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571 in which the Holy League deployed 6 galleasses and 206 galleys, while the Ottoman forces numbered 216 galleys and 56 galliots.

Fleet of the Holy League¹

The combined Christian fleet was placed under the command of John of Austria with Marcantonio Colonna as his principal deputy.

Left Wing

Commanded by Agostino Barbarigo
Commanded by Don John of Austria
Commanded by Giovanni Andrea Doria
Commanded by Don Álvaro de Bazán
Commanded by Juan de Cardona
Supreme command of the Ottoman Fleet was held by Müezzinzade Ali Pasha

Left Wing

Commanded by Uluç Ali Reis
Commanded by Müezzinzade Ali Pasha
First Line
Second Line
Commanded by Mehmed Siroco
Commanded by Amuret Dragut Rais