The Battle of Vyborg Bay took place during the Finnish War in 1714, part of the larger conflict known as the Great Northern War. This naval battle was fought between the forces of the Swedish Empire and the Russian Empire near the town of Vyborg in present-day Finland. The Swedish fleet aimed to protect its interests in the Baltic Sea against Russian expansion. In this battle, the Swedish navy faced significant challenges due to the superior numbers and tactics of the Russian forces. Ultimately, the Russians achieved a decisive victory, which contributed to their growing dominance in the region and marked a turning point in the naval power dynamics of the time.