Action of 16 May 1644

Action of 16 May 1644
Part of the Torstenson War
Christian IV, Pieter Isaacsz
Date 16 May 1644 Location Off Jylland, Baltic Sea Result Dano-Norwegian victory
Belligerents
Denmark-Norway	Swedish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Christian IV	Maerten Thijssen
Strength
9 warships	26 warships
Casualties and losses
11 killed and wounded	500 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 come to assist Sweden against Denmark. 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

Netherlands (Thijssen)[]

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

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Coordinates: 55°4.41′N 8°27.14′E / 55.07350°N 8.45233°E / 55.07350; 8.45233