Battle of Rödsund

Battle of Rödsund
Part of the Second Northern War
Portrait of Jacob, Baron van Wassenaer, Lord of Obdam (1616-1665), Lieutenant Admiral of Holland and West Friesland.
Date 30 April, 1659 Location Between Fehmarn, Lolland Result Inconclusive [1]
Belligerents
Dutch Republic   Denmark–Norway	Sweden
Commanders and leaders
Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam Henrik Bielke	Unknown
Strength
23 Dutch Ships 3 Danish ships	25 Ships

Following the Battle of the Sound, a naval engagement that took place during the conflict, Admiral Obdam of the Dutch forces expressed intentions to launch an attack on Swedish occupied island of Fynn. On the 30th of April (NS), a confrontation transpired in the Fermer Belt. The opposing fleets consisted of 23 Dutch ships and 3 Danish ships, which initiated an assault on the Swedish fleet comprising 24 ships. After a period of combat, the Swedish ships eventually executed a withdrawal towards the northeastern direction, reaching the area of Landskorna. ^[2]

References

1. Essen, Michael (27 January 2023). Charles X's Wars: Volume 3 - The Danish Wars, 1657-1660. Helion & Company. p. 328. ISBN   978-1915113603.
2. Harding, Dr Richard (2002). Seapower and Naval Warfare, 1650-1830 (E-book ed.). Taylor & Francis. p. 77. ISBN   9781135364861.