The Battle of Salamis, fought in 480 BC during the Greco-Persian Wars, resulted in significant losses for the Persian fleet. Historical accounts suggest that the Persians, who had assembled a much larger navy, lost around 200 ships, with thousands of sailors and soldiers either killed or taken prisoner. The Greek forces, comprising primarily Athenian and allied city-state ships, also faced casualties, but detailed numbers are less clear. Estimates for Greek losses vary, with fewer than 50 ships reported sunk.
In total, historians believe that the death toll on the Persian side could be in the range of 30,000 to 50,000 personnel, though these numbers rely on ancient sources that may exaggerate. Greek losses, conversely, were considerably lower, highlighting the effectiveness of their tactics and the strategic advantage they held in the narrow straits. The battle was a decisive victory for the Greeks, leading to the eventual withdrawal of Persian forces from Greece.