BattlefieldsViking fleet destroyed off Swanage
Early Medieval

Viking fleet destroyed off Swanage

877
Dorset, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Naval Engagement
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Danish fleet (Ubba)
Forces
Alfred's naval forces c. 500–1,500.
VS
Victor
Storm/Alfred
Forces
Danish fleet c. 4,000–6,000 sailors
Outcome
A combination of English naval action and a severe storm devastated the Danish fleet, resulting in the loss of numerous Viking ships and sailors, with Ubba's forces suffering a decisive defeat.
The Battle

History & Significance

Viking fleet of 120 ships wrecked in storm; Alfred's fleet engaged survivors

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