The Battle at Korpoström was a naval engagement that took place during the War of the Hats against

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. The battle occurred on May 20, 1743, near Korpoström,

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, and resulted in a decisive Russian victory. The Swedish fleet, commanded by Abraham Falkengréen, consisted of 31 ships, primarily composed of lightly armed galleys. The Russian forces, led by James Keith, fielded 21 ships, also mainly consisting of lightly armed

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s. Despite having a numerical advantage, the Swedish forces were unable to secure victory in this encounter.Ericson Wolke (2009), p. 207Sundberg (2002), p. 324

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