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The Danish squadron was anchored in the vicinity of Bornholm, when the Swedish squadron approached.
Three Danish ships raised anchor and approached the Swedes, firing a three-gun challenge. Unfortunately one shot hit a Swedish ship and the Danes were quickly surrounded.
After a four hour engagement all three Danish ships were captured.
Sweden - Naval Sailor Service 1522-1564 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Ships | |||
19 Ships | |||
| Ship Name | Commander | Notes | |
Denmark - Naval Sailor | |||
| Engaged Vessels | |||
| Ship Name | Commander | Notes | |
| Name : Hercules (81)
1563-1563 Danish 81 Gun Unrated | Fleet Flagship Captured | ||
| Name : Hjort (46)
1563-1563 Danish 46 Gun 3rd Rate | Captured | ||
| Name : Hector (38)
1563-1563 Danish 38 Gun Unrated | Captured | ||
| Vessles at anchor | |||
7 vessels, all unengaged | |||
| Ship Name | Commander | Notes | |