Battle of Grönvikssund (1808 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1808 AD
Date: 1808-08-30
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: approx. 2 ships sunk 225 killed or wounded9 ships sunk 114 killed or wounded (incomplete)
Outcome: Swedish victory
Coordinates: 60.500°, 21.418°