Battle of Öland (1789)

For the 1676 battle, see Battle of Öland.

Battle of Öland
Part of Russo-Swedish War (1788–1790)

The Battle of Öland, depiction by Johan Petter Cumelin
Date26 July (15 July OS), 1789
Location
Near the island of Öland, Baltic Sea
Result Russian victory
Belligerents
 Swedish Navy  Imperial Russian Navy
Commanders and leaders
Prince Charles, Duke of Södermanland Vasily Chichagov
Strength
  • 21 ships of the line
  • 9 large frigates
  • 4 light frigates
  • 21 ships of the line
  • 10 frigates
Casualties and losses
  • 7 dead
  • 16 wounded
  • 32 dead
  • 187 wounded

The Battle of Öland was a naval battle that took place on 26 July 1789 during the Russo-Swedish War (1788–1790).


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