Battle of Fredrikshamn

Overview

The battle of Fredrikshamn was an attack by the Swedish archipelago fleet on their Russian counterparts near the town of Fredrikshamn (Hamina) during the Russo-Swedish War (1788–1790).

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Significance

The Battle of Fredrikshamn was part of the broader naval campaign conducted by the Swedish archipelago fleet during the Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790. The engagement saw Swedish forces press an attack against Russian naval forces near the town of Fredrikshamn, with Russian casualties recorded at approximately 150. The battle reflects the active role of Sweden's archipelago fleet in contesting Russian naval presence in the closing phase of the war.

Forces & casualties

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