Action of 16 May 1644

This battle took place on 16 May 1644 during the Hannibal War, Danish-Swedish War near List Deep, between Sylt and Rømø in western Denmark. Nine Danish ships under King Christian IV of Denmark, Christian IV forced a retreat back into List Deep of 26 smaller Netherlands, 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

References

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1644 in Denmark
Naval battles of the Torstenson War, 1644
Rømø
Battles of the Thirty Years' War
Sylt
Battles involving Sweden
Battles involving Denmark
Conflicts in 1644