Battle of Hogland

This article is about the battle of 1788. For other uses, see Battle of Hogland (1705), Battle of Hogland (1713), and Operation Tanne Ost.

Battle of Hogland
Part of the Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790

Battle of Hogland
Louis Jean Desprez
Date17 July [O.S. 6 July] 1788
Location
Off Hogland, Gulf of Finland
Result See § Aftermath
Belligerents
Sweden Russia
Commanders and leaders
Prince Charles, Duke of Södermanland Samuel Greig
Strength
15 ships of the line
5 frigates
6 light frigates
1,152–1,400 guns
~10,000 men		 17 ships of the line
2 frigates
5 light frigates
1,200–1,460 guns
~12,000 men
Casualties and losses
1,000–1,200 killed, wounded, or captured
1 ship of the line captured
  • 580 killed
  • 720 wounded
  • 470 captured
  • 1 ship of the line captured

The Battle of Hogland took place on 17 July [O.S. 6 July] 1788 during the Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790.


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