Battle of Meloria (1284)

"Battle of Meloria" redirects here. For the earlier battle fought at this location, see Battle of Meloria (1241).
Battle of Meloria
Part of the Genoese-Pisan Wars

Miniature of the battle of Meloria
Nuova Cronica Vatican Library Chig.L.VIII.296
DateAugust 6, 1284
Location
Islet of Meloria, Ligurian Sea
43°32′53″N 10°13′09″E / 43.548017°N 10.219095°E / 43.548017; 10.219095
Result Genoese victory
Belligerents
Republic of Genoa Republic of Pisa
Commanders and leaders
Oberto Doria
Benedetto Zaccaria
Corrado Spinola
 Albertino Morosini  (POW)
Count Ugolino
Andreotto Saraceno
Strength
88 galleys 72 galleys
Casualties and losses
Doria calls the losses of
the Genoese moderate 		~5,000 killed
~9,000–11,000 captured
35–37 galleys lost

The Battle of Meloria was fought near the islet of Meloria in the Ligurian Sea on 5 and 6 August 1284 between the fleets of the Republics of Genoa and Pisa as part of the Genoese-Pisan War. The victory of Genoa and the destruction of the Pisan fleet marked the decline of the Republic of Pisa.

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