Battle of Svensksund

July 9–10, 1790 · Gulf of Finland

Result Swedish victory

The Swedish coastal fleet under King Gustav III defeated a larger Russian fleet in the Gulf of Finland. It was one of the largest naval battles in the Baltic and led to the peace that ended the Russo-Swedish War.

Sweden

Russian Empire

Strength and losses

Strength
14,000c. 14,000
Casualties
600–700c. 1,000
Ships
275c. 145
Ships lost
c. 4
Guns
c. 1,124
Guns lost
c. 50
Strength
18,500c. 18,000
Casualties
10,000c. 14,000
Captured
c. 6,000
Ships
200–274c. 148
Ships lost
c. 52
Guns
c. 1,412
Guns lost
c. 643

Also involved 1