Battle of Zealand Point

When

22 Mar 1808

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

55.98° N, 11.34° E

Description

naval battle of the English Wars and the Gunboat War fought off Zealand Point, resulting in a victory of the British over the Danish forces

Naval

yes

1808 naval battle of the Gunboat War

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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