Battle of Grönvikssund (1808)

Battle of Grönvikssund (Sweden vs Russian Empire) took place in 1808 during Finnish War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1808
• Date: 30 August 1808
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Finnish War
• Side A: Sweden
• Side B: Russian Empire
• Commanders (A): Lt. Colonel Johan Ludvig Brant, Major Sölfverarm, Captain Carl Ulrik af Klercker
• Commanders (B): border|22px Captain Selivanov, border|22px Lieutenant Myakin
• Casualties: 2 ships sunk 225 killed or wounded (Sweden), 9 ships sunk 114 killed or wounded (incomplete) (Russian Empire)
• Outcome: Swedish victory
• Coordinates: 60.500°, 21.418°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Grönvikssund · Wikidata entry