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1 May 1808

The Arendal Coastal Defense Division was created to defend Arendal and the surrounding area against hostile ships from the Skagerrak. After the loss of the fleet, coastal defense depended largely on oared gunboats and gun yawls.

1 May 1808

The Arendal Coastal Defense Division was established
The Arendal Coastal Defense Division was created to defend Arendal and the surrounding area against hostile ships from the Skagerrak. After the loss of the fleet, coastal defense depended largely on oared gunboats and gun yawls.


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