Battle of Jasmund

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Battle of Jasmund
Part of the Second War of Schleswig

The Sjælland (right) engaging with the paddlewheel steamer the Loreley and the Corvette Nymphe. Painting by Alex Kircher.
Date March 17, 1864
Location Rügen, German Bight
Result Tactical Danish victory
Belligerents
Prussia Flag of Denmark Denmark
Commanders
 ?  ?
Strength
1900-ton steam corvette Arcona
1100-ton steam corvette 'Nymphe
430-ton paddle-steamer
Loreley
6 gunboats
84-gun battleship Skjold
2 frigates
Casualties and losses
Nymphe damaged
13 casualties

The naval Battle of Jasmund (also known as the Battle of Rügen) took place between Denmark and Prussia on 17 March 1864 near the Prussian island of Rügen.