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early September 1571

Messina. The League’s fleet that will fight at Lepanto is gathered in the port. It consists of 209 galleys and 6 galleasses, in addition to transports and smaller vessels. In contrast, the Ottoman Empire has 168 galleys and galleots at sea. Genoese Gian Andrea Doria takes out insurance that covers him until the end of October… just in case.