Chapter 387: Submarine in Action

September 17th, 1821

In the Ionian Sea, an Ottoman submarine, recently bought from Russia, moved quietly beneath the waves. The vessel, under the command of Captain Ivan Petrovich, a Russian hire, was on a secret mission to intercept French ships supplying the Greek revolutionaries.

The submarine's interior was tight and functional, filled with the sounds of machinery and crew at work. Captain Petrovich, known for his no-nonsense approach, monitored the controls closely. His crew, a mix of Ottoman and Russian sailors, were focused and efficient.

Their objective was clear: to locate and disrupt the supply routes of the Greek revolutionaries by targeting French supply ships. This mission was critical to the Ottoman Empire's strategy against the Greek uprising.

As the submarine approached its target, the periscope operator reported a ship in range. "Ship sighted, bearing 2-1-0, 1500 meters away," he announced. 

"Do you see a French flag?" Ivan asked.