How Danish ships of the line fit Baltic waters

How did Danish ships of the line compare with those of other major fleets?

They were usually smaller and shallower-draft because Denmark needed ships that could operate flexibly in both the Baltic and North Sea.

Danish ships of the line were usually somewhat smaller than those of other major fleets. Shallow draft was a priority because they had to operate in the Baltic. They also needed to fight in the North Sea. Their size reflected the need to serve both operating areas flexibly.