Battle of Vyborg Bay

When

4 Jul 1790

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

60.58° N, 28.52° E

Description

1790 battle

1790 battle of the Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790

The Battle of Vyborg Bay was fought between Russia and Sweden on 3 July 1790 in Vyborg Bay off the coast of Vyborg during the Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790. The Swedish Navy suffered heavy losses, losing several ships of the line and frigates, but under Gustav III eventually managed to escape through a Russian naval blockade composed of units of the Baltic Fleet, commanded by Admiral Vasily Chichagov.

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