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Battle of Svensksund
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The Second Battle of Svensksund was a naval battle fought in the Gulf of Finland outside the present day city of Kotka on 9 and 10 July 1790. The Swedish naval forces dealt the Russian fleet a devasta
The battle as depicted by Swedish painter Johan Tietrich Schoultz [sv]
The battle as depicted by Swedish painter Johan Tietrich Schoultz [sv]
Model of the hemmema Styrbjörn in the Maritime Museum in Stockholm. Styrbjörn was one of two ships of the type that participated in the battle.
Model of the hemmema Styrbjörn in the Maritime Museum in Stockholm. Styrbjörn was one of two ships of the type that participated in the battle.
Trophies from the battle taken into Storkyrkan in Stockholm, painting by Pehr Hilleström
Trophies from the battle taken into Storkyrkan in Stockholm, painting by Pehr Hilleström
The wreck of the Russian frigate Sankt Nikolai
The wreck of the Russian frigate Sankt Nikolai
Swedish Navy
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The Swedish Navy is the maritime service branch of the Swedish Armed Forces. It is composed of surface and submarine naval units – the Fleet, sometimes formally referred to as the Royal Navy – as well
Battle of Svensksund
…Johan Tietrich Schoultz Date 9–10 July 1790 (28–29 June O.S.) Location Svensksund (now Kotka, south-eastern Finland) Result Swedish victory Belligerents Sweden Russia Commanders and leaders Gustav III of Sweden Carl Olof Cronstedt Karl von Nassau Strength 14,000 men 275 ships[a] 18,500 men 200–274 ships[b…
Swedish Navy uniforms from the period 1779–1833; lithography by Adolf Ulrik Schützercrantz
Swedish Navy uniforms from the period 1779–1833; lithography by Adolf Ulrik Schützercrantz