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°
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