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Merchant fleet of Ulqin
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'''Merchant Fleet of Ulqin''' or '''Commercial Fleet of Ulqin''' ([[Albanian language|Alb]]: '''Flota Komerciale e Ulqinit''' or '''Detaria e Ulqinit''') was a fleet of Albanian<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> trading ships operating in and around the Adriatic coast during the 18th century, primarily between 1650-1845.<ref></ref> In 1710 the fleet grew in 250-300 ships with a crew of 4000-5000.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> From Shkodër, there were around 804 traders with 200 being from Ulcinj.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> For a long time, the traders traded with the Republic of Dubrovnik. The region was heavily pested during the Kretan war (1650) with pirates who both raided ships in Herceg Novi and in Shkodër.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> During the Turkish regim (1571-1880) the fleet of Ulcinj became the main pillar of the Ottoman Empire with Albanian sailors barely recognizing the Ottoman authorities. On November 2, 1772, the fleet was hired by the Ottomans to fight the Russian armada Konyef in the west of [[Peloponnese|Peloponnes]] close to the Pathos island on the [[Aegean Sea]].<ref></ref>
The constant wars between the Ottomans and the Venetians severely effected the trade.<ref></ref> In 1710, the Venetian consul in Durrës and Boka hoped that in the chaos that ensumed the flet of Ulcinj would be destroyed.<ref></ref> Despite the military elements of the fleet, it was mostly commercial.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> The strong fleet made Ulcinj into a trading center.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
== History ==
The first signs of a fleet is noticed in the 17th century, continuing to the 18th century.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> During the first 6 months of the year 1711 there were 12 different sailboats of various tonnages. Durrës Venetian consul, Peter Rosa, sent a letter in June, 1707, to the Venetian Senate, explaining that the fleet of Ulcinj consisted of 250 sailboats of different sizes. The Venetian merchant fleet felt threatened and tried to curb the fleet of Ulcinj. In 1818, the fleet consisted of 400 ships.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> The Ulcinj traders transported wheat to Venice, Istria, Trieste and also Genoa. During the Ottoman period, the traders occasionally served as sailors for the Porte. In 1717, Venice proposed a resolution of arming ships against "the privateers of Ulcinj in order to allow free trade in the Adriatic sea".<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> According to A. Baldacci, the fleet had 500 ships transporting mainly grain, salt, tobacco and wool.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> During the Russo-Turkish war (1876–1878), the fleet had 400 ships. During the Montenegrin period (1880–1918), the fleet had 107 ships. The French consul in Shkodër, Hecguard, stated that the sailors made ships weighing anything between 100 and 200 tons. In 1737, even larger ships were built but the Porte forbade the construction and halted it. In 1821, when the Austro-Hungarian war fleet began ciruclating in the Adriatic, the fleet of Ulcinj decreased. In 1845, the fleet competed with Austrian trade.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> The demand of sardines necessary for the Catholic population of Ulcinj used in festivities was possible thanks to the fleet. Known traders amongst many others were the tartanes of Ulcinj.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> During the 18th century, the fleet was first mentioned in a written letter in 1854 by Hahn, the Austrian consul in Shkodër.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
== References ==
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'''Merchant Fleet of Ulqin''' or '''Commercial Fleet of Ulqin''' ([[Albanian language|Alb]]: '''Flota Komerciale e Ulqinit''' or '''Detaria e Ulqinit''') was a fleet of Albanian<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> trading ships operating in and around the Adriatic coast during the 18th century, primarily between 1650-1845.<ref></ref> In 1710 the fleet grew in 250-300 ships with a crew of 4000-5000.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> From Shkodër, there were around 804 traders with 200 being from Ulcinj.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> For a long time, the traders traded with the Republic of Dubrovnik. The region was heavily pested during the Kretan war (1650) with pirates who both raided ships in Herceg Novi and in Shkodër.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> During the Turkish regim (1571-1880) the fleet of Ulcinj became the main pillar of the Ottoman Empire with Albanian sailors barely recognizing the Ottoman authorities. On November 2, 1772, the fleet was hired by the Ottomans to fight the Russian armada Konyef in the west of [[Peloponnese|Peloponnes]] close to the Pathos island on the [[Aegean Sea]].<ref></ref>
The constant wars between the Ottomans and the Venetians severely effected the trade.<ref></ref> In 1710, the Venetian consul in Durrës and Boka hoped that in the chaos that ensumed the flet of Ulcinj would be destroyed.<ref></ref> Despite the military elements of the fleet, it was mostly commercial.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> The strong fleet made Ulcinj into a trading center.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
== History ==
The first signs of a fleet is noticed in the 17th century, continuing to the 18th century.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> During the first 6 months of the year 1711 there were 12 different sailboats of various tonnages. Durrës Venetian consul, Peter Rosa, sent a letter in June, 1707, to the Venetian Senate, explaining that the fleet of Ulcinj consisted of 250 sailboats of different sizes. The Venetian merchant fleet felt threatened and tried to curb the fleet of Ulcinj. In 1818, the fleet consisted of 400 ships.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> The Ulcinj traders transported wheat to Venice, Istria, Trieste and also Genoa. During the Ottoman period, the traders occasionally served as sailors for the Porte. In 1717, Venice proposed a resolution of arming ships against "the privateers of Ulcinj in order to allow free trade in the Adriatic sea".<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> According to A. Baldacci, the fleet had 500 ships transporting mainly grain, salt, tobacco and wool.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> During the Russo-Turkish war (1876–1878), the fleet had 400 ships. During the Montenegrin period (1880–1918), the fleet had 107 ships. The French consul in Shkodër, Hecguard, stated that the sailors made ships weighing anything between 100 and 200 tons. In 1737, even larger ships were built but the Porte forbade the construction and halted it. In 1821, when the Austro-Hungarian war fleet began ciruclating in the Adriatic, the fleet of Ulcinj decreased. In 1845, the fleet competed with Austrian trade.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> The demand of sardines necessary for the Catholic population of Ulcinj used in festivities was possible thanks to the fleet. Known traders amongst many others were the tartanes of Ulcinj.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> During the 18th century, the fleet was first mentioned in a written letter in 1854 by Hahn, the Austrian consul in Shkodër.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
== References ==
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