Battle of Rügen (1715) 1715
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 8 August 1715 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1715 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Germany | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Great Northern War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Denmark–Norway, Sweden | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 54.5880, 13.5070 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle of Rügen was a major naval battle fought on 8 August 1715 (N.S.) off Jasmund on the Swedish island of Rügen (present-day Germany) during the Great Northern War.
In the Swedish navy 20 ships of the line and two frigates participated, in the Danish 21 ships of the line and four frigates. The battle ended with a Danish strategic victory but was tactically inconclusive. No ships were lost on either side but many soldiers were either dead or wounded – Sweden: 478, Denmark: 612.
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