34 Ta Kanonia Tis Marias Apo Ti Salamina Sirin Exclusive (PLUS — 2024)

Local tavernas in serve “Maria’s Catch” (grilled octopus) and a tsipouro cocktail called “34 κανόνια.” The tradition lives on. Conclusion: The Cannons Still Speak The legend of the Maria and her 34 cannons may never be fully proven. But like Salamis itself, some truths rest beneath the waves, waiting for the right tide. Sirin Exclusive will continue to follow new clues — from Russian archives to English manor grounds — until the silent cannons of Maria tell their final story.

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The Maria was reportedly 38 meters long, with a beam of 9.5 meters, and carried — 28 on the gun deck (12-pounders) and 6 on the quarterdeck (6-pounders). This armament was unusually heavy for a privately owned Greek vessel, suggesting she was either a privateer or a secret revolutionary ship. Part 2: Why Salamis? The Strategic Hideout The island of Salamis, best known for the 480 BC naval battle where the Greeks crushed the Persian fleet, has always offered natural harbors and hidden coves. During the years of Ottoman rule (1453–1821), Salamis became a refuge for klephts, armatoloi, and smugglers. Sirin Exclusive will continue to follow new clues

The rest — 23 cannons — remain buried under sand and amphorae. Local authorities have designated the site a protected archaeological zone. No ship’s bell or nameplate has been found, so the identity as Maria remains speculative but compelling. Our exclusive investigation has uncovered a previously unknown document: a letter of marque issued in 1805 by the Russian consul on Zakynthos to a Captain Michalis Andreadis, authorizing him to sail the brig Maria with 34 cannons against Ottoman shipping. The letter specifically mentions “operations based from Salamis.” Part 2: Why Salamis