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Founding of the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy

When
1509–1510
Where
Dano-Norwegian realm
Episodes
2

In 1509, King Hans established a joint Dano-Norwegian fleet, increasing professional crew numbers. While some sources cite 1510 for the formal appointment of a chief captain, the 1509 date marks the initial creation of the shared naval force during the union with Norway.

Episodes

  1. 1509 · Dano-Norwegian realmCreation of the Joint Dano-Norwegian Fleet

    King Hans established a joint Dano-Norwegian fleet in 1509, increasing professional crew numbers.

  2. 10 August 1510 · Dano-Norwegian realmAppointment of Chief Captain

    King Hans appointed Henrik Krummedige as chief captain on 10 August 1510.

Background and detail

Establishment of the Joint Fleet. King Hans is credited with creating a joint Dano-Norwegian fleet in 1509. This initiative substantially increased the number of professional crewmembers, marking a shift toward a more organized naval force during the period when Denmark was in a union with Norway.

Dating and Formal Appointment. The founding date is sometimes viewed as 10 August 1510, when King Hans appointed Henrik Krummedige as chief captain and head of all captains and servants at sea. This later date reflects the formalization of command structures following the initial 1509 establishment of the joint fleet.

People involved

Sources

  1. Royal Danish Navy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21

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