BattlefieldsBattle of Bloody Bay Norse Wreck 1263
Medieval

Battle of Bloody Bay Norse Wreck 1263

1263
Argyll, Scotland
Also known as: Norwegian Ships Wrecked on Kintyre 1263
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Naval Engagement
Location
Argyll, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Norwegian fleet
Forces
Scottish weather; naval loss of supply vessels.
VS
Victor
Scotland (weather)
Forces
Norwegian fleet c.100+ ships
Outcome
Norwegian vessels driven ashore and lost on Kintyre coast
The Battle

History & Significance

The wrecking of Norwegian supply ships on the Kintyre coast during Haakon IV return from Largs deprived the fleet of provisions for the winter passage north and contributed to the misery of the retreat that ended in Haakon death in Orkney.

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