The ship Öland 1704
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Poster with the painting "The ship Öland 1704" by Albert Berg from 1870.
The painting depicts Battle of Orford Ness - the dramatic encounter between the Swedish liner Öland, under the command of Gustaf Psilander, and a superior English naval force off the coast of England in 1704. When Psilander refused to set sail as a mark of honor – something which, according to Charles XII's order, was punishable by death – a four-hour battle began.
Although Öland was put out of combat condition, Psilander refused to surrender and signaled distress without lowering the flag, which according to the standards of the time saved Sweden's honor. Öland was seized, but Psilander was released and returned to Sweden shortly afterwards.
Albert Berg (1832-1916) was a Swedish artist from Gothenburg. He was best known for his marine paintings and historical scenes, especially depictions of naval battles. Berg played an important role in documenting and communicating maritime history through his artistic work, and his work has contributed to preserving important historical moments in Sweden's naval history.
Artist: Albert Berg | Created: 1870.
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