The battle was won through decentralized decisions as much as the initial plan. Breslau broke formation to help save Albion and then joined the destruction of the Ottoman flagship and several frigates. Azov absorbed heavy punishment while fighting several opponents, and Russian frigates reinforced exposed British ships on the wing. Fellowes meanwhile shifted from fireship defense to leading small vessels against the inner lines once that asymmetric threat had been contained.
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Local initiative rescued hard-pressed Allied ships
Breslau breaks formation to aid Albion and Azov, while Russian frigates and Fellowes's small craft reinforce threatened sectors.