Battle of Korpoström
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Era | Date not recorded (no reliable year in Wikidata) | derived from year |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Europe) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Russo-Swedish War of 1741-1743 | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 60.0000, 22.0000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle at Korpoström was a naval engagement that took place during the Russo-Swedish war of 1741–1743. The battle occurred on May 20, 1743, near Korpoström, Finland, and resulted in a decisive Russian victory.
The Swedish fleet, commanded by Abraham Falkengréen, consisted of 31 ships, primarily composed of lightly armed galleys. The Russian forces, led by James Keith, fielded 21 ships, also mainly consisting of lightly armed galleys. Despite having a numerical advantage, the Swedish forces were unable to secure victory in this encounter.
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