The largest ship of one side in this conflict was positioned to block the approaching forces who eve
The largest ship of one side in this conflict was positioned to block the approaching forces who eventually captured the Elefanten, taking the admiral as a prisoner of war from his own ship. To commemorate the victory during this war, the navy of the winning side of that battle always has a vessel named Gangut. A breaking wheel was used to execute Johann Patkul after one treaty during this conflict, during which the Peace of (*) Travendal and Treaty of Altranstadt were concluded. Ingria and Karelia were transferred to the winning side after this war, while the losing side was returned most of Finland. A king in this war won a battle during a blizzard at Narva, but fled to the Ottoman court following the Battle of Poltava. For 10 points, name this war between Charles XII of Sweden and an allied force led by Peter the Great of Russia.
The largest ship of one side in this conflict was positioned to block the approaching forces who eventually captured the Elefanten, taking the admiral as a prisoner of war from his own ship.