Battle of Gangut

1714 • Ostsee Seeschlacht

Historical Overview

First significant victory of the new Russian fleet over the Swedish Navy.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Russian victory.

Tsardom of Russia

Commander: Fjodor Apraxin
Strength: 99 Galeeren
Casualties: Gering

Sweden & Saxony

Commander: Nils Ehrenskiöld
Strength: 15 Schiffe
Casualties: Fast total

Strategic Context

Struggle for naval supremacy in Finnish coastal waters.

Conflict / War

Great Northern War

Overwhelming Swedish victory.

Historical Locations

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