Capítulo 379: Ionian Sea

As the sun began to rise on August 27th, 1821, the Ionian Sea was blanketed in a dense morning mist. Through this haze, a French battleship made its way steadily forward. The massive steel vessel, a stark contrast to the serene sea around it, plowed through the water with a quiet, determined force. The sound of its engines rumbled low, breaking the morning stillness. On deck, the crew moved about their duties with efficiency, their figures occasionally visible through the swirling fog.

This battleship IFNS Ciela Bonaparte, measured over 247 meters in length and 33 meters in beam. The ship's armor belt, thick and robust, was designed to withstand significant punishment, ranging from 330 mm in the central citadel to 150 mm at the bow and stern.