Bomarsund, Åland
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Bomarsund is a 19th century fortress in Sund on the Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea. It was built in 1832 by Russia but destroyed twenty two years later in 1854 in Crimean War by a British-French fleet.
In the Treaty of Paris 1856, the entire Åland Islands were demilitarized, which is a status that has been preserved until this day.
[edit] Victoria Cross recipients
The battle resulted in the first ever Victoria Cross being awarded to Charles Davis Lucas, a 20 year old Irish Mate who later rose to the position of Rear-Admiral.
Other VC recipients for action in the Baltic Sea:
- John Bythesea - 1854; Åland Islands
- William Johnstone - 1854; Åland Islands
- George Ingouville - 1855; Fort of Viborg
- George Dare Dowell - 1855; Fort of Viborg
[edit] Trivia
A coal mine in Northumberland was named after the battle, the village still carries the name Bomarsund.
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