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| Action of 30 May 1563 |
| Part of Northern Seven Years' War |
| Date |
30 May 1563 |
| Location |
Proximity of Bornholm |
| Result |
Swedish victory |
|
| Combatants |
| Sweden |
Denmark |
| Commanders |
| Jakob Bagge |
Jacob Brockenhuus |
| Strength |
| 8 ships |
3 ships |
| Casualties |
| Negligible |
3 ships captured |
The Action of 30 May 1563 was the first naval battle of the Northern Seven Years' War (1563-70), taking place on 30 May 1563 near Bornholm. A Danish squadron of 8 ships under Jacob Brockenhuus, at anchor near Bornholm, saw a Swedish squadron of probably 8 ships, under Jakob Bagge, approaching, and sent only the 3 ships Hercules 81 (flag), Hector 38 and Hjort 46 toward it to show that they didn't want to fight. Unfortunately, when firing 3 shots as a challenge, they managed to hit one of the Swedish ships. The Swedes promptly surrounded and attacked the Danes, capturing all 3 after a 4 hour fight. The remaining Danish ships remained at anchor.
