Battle of Fredrikshamn

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

Battle of Fredrikshamn
Part of the Russo-Swedish War (1788–90)

Battle of Fredrikshamn 15 May 1790
DateMay 15, 1790
Location60.52°N 27.18°E / 60.52; 27.18
Result Swedish Victory
Belligerents
 Sweden  Russia
Commanders and leaders
Gustav III Brigadier Pjotr Slisoff
Strength
106 ships of the Archipelago fleet 1 frigate, 72 smaller ships
Casualties and losses
Turuma Sällan Värre recaptured
25 smaller ships sunk or captured
270 men dead, wounded or captured
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