Capture of Fort Casimir

Capture of Fort Casimir

Fort Casimir (later known as Fort Trinity), New Sweden
DateMay 31, 1654
Location
Result Swedish victory
Territorial
changes
Delaware River falls into Swedish control
Belligerents
Commanders and leaders
Swedish Empire Johan Risingh Dutch Republic Gerrit Bicker Surrendered
Strength
20–30 men
1 sloop
10–12 men
Casualties and losses
Unknown Entire Garrison

The Capture of Fort Casimir was a confrontation between a Swedish force of 1 sloop and 20–30 armed soldiers under Johan Risingh against the Dutch controlled Fort Casimir under Sergeant Gerrit Bicker and a garrison of 10–12 men on May 31 1654,[1] it ended with a Swedish victory and the fort was captured by Johan Risingh.

  1. ^ Lukezic, Craig; McCarthy, John P. (19 July 2021). The Archaeology of New Netherland: A World Built on Trade. University Press of Florida. ISBN 978-0-8130-5789-7.