Battle of Gangut (1714 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1714 AD
Date: 1714-08-06
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: approx. All ships captured or sunk 361 killed 580 captured or 400 killed or wounded and 2,000 capturedRussian accounts: 125 killed, 341 wounded Swedish accounts: 3,000 men, 50+ galleys Other accounts: 600 killed or wounded
Outcome: Russian victory
Coordinates: 59.937°, 23.082°