BattlefieldsBattle of Sandwich 851
Early Medieval

Battle of Sandwich 851

851
Kent, England
Also known as: Aethelstan defeats Danish fleet 851 · Naval Battle of Sandwich 851
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Naval Engagement
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Danish fleet
Forces
Danish fleet c. 20-30 ships.
VS
Victor
Aethelstan of Kent
Forces
Aethelstan's naval force c. 12-18 ships
Outcome
Large Danish fleet defeated; nine ships captured
The Battle

History & Significance

The naval victory of Aethelstan son of Aethelwulf over the Danes at Sandwich in 851, capturing nine longships, was one of the first significant English naval successes and demonstrated the potential of meeting Viking fleets at sea.

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