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	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

v • d • e Second Schleswig War Mysunde – Dannevirke – Sankelmark – Rügen – Dybbøl – Fredericia – Heligoland – Als – Lundby

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.