Battles of the Second Schleswig War
1864 · 2 battles covered, in date order. Click a battle on the map for its summary.
Battle (size: ships engaged)
Danish movement
Prussian movement
Austrian movement
Routes are approximate.
17 March 1864 · Off the Jasmund peninsula, Rügen
Battle of JasmundDanish tactical victory; blockade maintained
The small Prussian navy came out of Swinemünde to test the Danish blockade. Arcona and Nymphe fought the Danish squadron for about two hours, while six Prussian gunboats fired at long range without effect. Nymphe was badly cut up and the Prussians withdrew; the blockade held.
5
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9
9 May 1864 · Off Heligoland, North Sea
Battle of HeligolandDisputed; Danish tactical success, blockade lifted
Tegetthoff's two Austrian frigates, with three small Prussian ships trailing behind, met Suenson's Danish squadron off the British island of Heligoland. After two hours Schwarzenberg was on fire for the third time and Tegetthoff broke off into neutral waters. Denmark claimed a victory, but the Danish blockade of the German North Sea coast ended, and an armistice followed three days later.
3
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5