Battle of Jakobshavn (1739)

Battle of Jakobshavn (South Greenland vs Dutch whalers) took place in 1739 during the Danish-Dutch conflict over Greenland.

Battle facts

Year: 1739
Date: 1739-06-06
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: the Danish-Dutch conflict over Greenland
Side A: South Greenland
Side B: Dutch whalers
Commanders (A): Jacob Severin
Commanders (B): Unknown
Casualties: 1 ship (South Greenland), 4 ships captured 1 cannon (Dutch whalers)
Outcome: Danish victory
Coordinates: 69.217°, -51.100°