Action of 16 May 1644 explained

Conflict:Action of 16 May 1644
Partof:the Torstenson War
Caption:Christian IV, Pieter Isaacsz
Date:16 May 1644
Place:Off Jylland, Baltic Sea
Result:Dano-Norwegian victory
Combatant2: Swedish Empire
Combatant1: Denmark-Norway
Commander2: Maerten Thijssen
Commander1: Christian IV
Strength2:26 Merchantmen
Strength1:9 warships
Casualties2:500 killed and wounded
Casualties1:11 killed and wounded

This battle took place on 16 May 1644 during the Danish-Swedish War near List Deep, between Sylt and Rømø in western Denmark. Nine Danish ships under King Christian IV forced a retreat back into List Deep of 26 smaller Dutch ships (13 under Marten Thijsen and 13 under Hendrik Gerritsen) which had been leased to Sweden.[1] 4 more Dutch ships from Marcus' squadron appeared during the battle but took no part.

Ships involved

Denmark

Trefoldighed 48
Tre Løver 46
Lindorm 38
Norske Løve 30
Neptunus 28
Sorte Rytter 24
Phenix 20
Postillion 14
Hollandske Fregat 12

Sweden (Dutch fleet)

Gulde Swaen (flag)
Grooten Dolphien (2nd flag of Gerritsen)
Lange Bark
10 others plus 4 under Marcus

References

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Starbäck, Carl Georg . Berättelser ur svenska historien . Beijer . 1902 . Stockholm . 101–102 . sv . Bäckström . Per Olof . 5. Christina.