Action of 16 May 1644
This battle took place on 16 May 1644 during the Danish-Swedish War near List Deep, between Sylt and Rømø in western Denmark. Nine Danish ships under King Christian IV forced a retreat back into List Deep of 26 smaller Dutch ships which had been leased to Sweden. 4 more Dutch ships from Marcus' squadron appeared during the battle but took no part.
Ships involved
Denmark
Trefoldighed 48Tre Løver 46
Lindorm 38
Norske Løve 30
Neptunus 28
Sorte Rytter 24
Phenix 20
Postillion 14
Hollandske Fregat 12
Sweden (Dutch fleet)
Gulde SwaenGrooten Dolphien
Lange Bark
10 others plus 4 under Marcus