Attack on Kronstadt (1704)

Attack on Kronstadt
Part of the Great Northern War

1724 drawing of Kotlin Island and Kronstadt
Date8 July 1704
Location
Kronstadt, Kotlin Island
59°59′27″N 29°46′29″E / 59.99083°N 29.77472°E / 59.99083; 29.77472
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
 Sweden  Russia
Commanders and leaders
Jacob De Prou Unknown
Units involved
Unknown Kronstadt garrison
Strength
1–2 ship(s) of the line
5–8 frigates
5 brigantines
Several smaller ships
1,000 men		 500 men
Casualties and losses
None All guns taken

The attack on Kronstadt occurred on 8 July 1704 during the Great Northern War. After the construction of Kronslot on the newly captured island of Kotlin by Russia, a Swedish fleet of 1–2 ship(s) of the line, 5–8 frigates, 5 brigantines, several smaller ships, and 1,000 men sailed towards the island. The Swedes landed on the island, proceeding to defeat 500 Russian troops stationed in 2 redoubts and took their artillery. After an inconclusive shelling of the island, the Swedes withdrew.

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