The Battle of Svensksund was a significant naval engagement that took place from July 9 to July 10, 1790, during the Finnish War. This battle was fought between the fleets of the Swedish Empire and the Russian Empire near the island of Svensksund in the Gulf of Finland. The Swedish forces, commanded by Admiral Olof von Dalin, aimed to protect their territory from Russian expansion. In this battle, the Swedish fleet successfully defeated the larger Russian fleet, which was led by Admiral Grigory Spiridov. The victory at Svensksund marked a turning point in the war, as it helped to secure Swedish control over the Baltic Sea and demonstrated the effectiveness of their naval tactics.