Battle of Gangut (1714)

Battle of Gangut (Swedish Empire vs Tsardom of Russia & Navy) took place in 1714 during Great Northern War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1714
• Date: 26 July 1714 (O.S.)
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Great Northern War
• Side A: Swedish Empire
• Side B: Tsardom of Russia, Navy
• Commanders (A): Gustaf Wattrang, Nils Ehrenskiöld
• Commanders (B): Peter I, Fyodor Apraksin, Matija Zmajević
• Casualties: All ships captured or sunk 361 killed 580 captured or 400 killed or wounded and 2,000 captured (Swedish Empire), Russian accounts: 125 killed, 341 wounded Swedish accounts: 3,000 men, 50+ galleys Other accounts: 600 killed or wounded (Tsardom of Russia & Navy)
• Outcome: Russian victory
• Coordinates: 59.937°, 23.082°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Gangut · Wikidata entry