BattlefieldsAnglo-Swedish skirmish (1695)
Jacobite Risings

Anglo-Swedish skirmish (1695)

1695
Scotland
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
1 ship
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
2 ships
Outcome
English victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The Anglo-Swedish skirmish refers to an incident where the Swedish ship Livland, commanded by Per Olofsson refused to salute two English ships, respectively the Burlington and the Siren. His refusal led to a skirmish and the subsequent damaging of the Livland

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

Several killed and wounded

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