Battle of Lyngør (1812)

Battle of Lyngør (United Kingdom vs Denmark–Norway) took place in 1812 during Gunboat War.

Battle facts

Year: 1812
Date: 1812-07-06
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Gunboat War
Side A: United Kingdom
Side B: Denmark–Norway
Commanders (A): James Stewart
Commanders (B): Hans Peter Holm
Casualties: 9 killed 26 wounded 2 missing (United Kingdom), 133 killed 88 wounded 1 frigate sunk (Denmark–Norway)
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 58.633°, 9.127°