Battle of Orford Ness (1704)

Coordinates: 52°02′46″N 1°44′38″E / 52.046°N 1.744°E / 52.046; 1.744
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Battle of Orford Ness

ÖLANDS strid vid Orfordness 28 juli 1704, Albert Berg
Date27 July 1704 (Julian Calendar)
28 July 1704 (Swedish style)
7 August 1704 (Gregorian Calendar)
Location52°02′46″N 1°44′38″E / 52.046°N 1.744°E / 52.046; 1.744
Result English victory
Belligerents
 England Sweden
Commanders and leaders
William Whetstone Gustaf von Psilander
Strength
8 ships of the line
1 frigate
1 ship of the line
Casualties and losses
100 killed and wounded 53 killed and wounded
1 ship of the line captured

The Battle of Orford Ness was a naval battle fought between a southbound

Denmark while homebound.[1]

References

  1. ^ Liljegren, Bengt (2002). "Kaptenen som vägrade stryka flagg." Populärhistorisk Tidskrift 3: pp. 38-44.