Battle of Køge Bay 1710

The Battle of Køge Bay 1710 was a naval engagement in the Baltic waters between Danish-Norwegian and Swedish fleets. The clash involved 26 Danish ships of the line against 21 Swedish vessels in strategic waters east of Copenhagen.

The engagement took place on October 4, 1710, during the Great Northern War and had major effects on naval control in the region. The Danish ship Dannebroge exploded during the fighting, causing significant loss of life among its crew.

The Ivar Huitfeldt Column in Køge honors the naval commanders and sailors involved in this engagement. The monument's name recalls a prominent Danish naval officer from that era.

The battle site lies near Copenhagen and is accessible to visitors interested in naval history. The area contains several museums and historical sites that together provide a comprehensive view of this period.

During the fighting, weather conditions caused two Swedish ships to run aground in the shallow waters of the bay. This mishap contributed to the outcome of the battle and shows how much natural factors affected naval warfare at that time.