Battle of Svensksund (1789) 1789
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 24 August 1789 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1789 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Finland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Russian Empire, Sweden | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 60.4500, 26.9900 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The First Battle of Svensksund, also known as the First Battle of Rochensalm, was a naval battle fought in the Gulf of Finland in the Baltic Sea outside the present-day city of Kotka on 24 August 1789 during the Russo-Swedish War.
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