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Battle of Zealand Point
- When
- 22 March 1808
- Where
- Zealand Point
British ships defeated Danish-Norwegian forces off Zealand Point on 22 March 1808, resulting in the loss of the Danish navy's last ship of the line.
The engagement occurred during the Gunboat War. British vessels, including HMS Stately and Nassau, operated from Swedish anchorages, cutting through sea ice to reach the battle site. The victory marked the destruction of the last Danish ship of the line, HDMS Prinds Christian Frederik, which had been patrolling the blockade zone.
Sources
- Battle of Zealand Point Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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