First Battle of Svensksund (1789 AD)

First Battle of Svensksund took place in 1789 AD during Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790.

Battle facts

Year: 1789 AD
Date: 1789-08-24
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790
Commanders (A): Carl August Ehrensvärd, Carl Olof Cronstedt, Enrique MacDonell
Commanders (B): Charles Henry of Nassau-Siegen, Ivan Balle, Count Giulio Litta
Casualties: approx. Battle:list_style = margin-left: 1em;|5 archipelago frigates|2 galleys|10 gun sloops|1,500 men 30 auxiliaries vessels torched after battle1 galley|1 gun sloop|383 killed 628 wounded 22 captured
Outcome: Russian victory
Coordinates: 60.450°, 26.990°