Battle of Zealand Point 1808
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 22 March 1808 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1808 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Denmark | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | English Wars, Gunboat War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Denmark, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 55.9847, 11.3365 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Zealand Point was fought off Zealand on 22 March 1808 during the Gunboat War. Three ships of the line and one frigate of the Royal Navy intercepted and destroyed a Danish ship of the line. The British victory in the battle resulted in the loss of the Danish navy's last ship of the line.
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