Battle of Vistula Lagoon and the Poles and the Prussian Confederation seized the initiative in the Thirteen Years' War. The war itself ended with the signing of the Second Peace of Toruń in 1466 and the incorporation of Royal Prussia, including Gdańsk and Elbląg into Poland. The battle was first described by the contemporary Polish chronicler Jan Długosz. The battle is described in several works of historical fiction, among them "Znak Salamandry" ("Sign of the Salamander") by Jerzy Piechowski, "Skruszona Potęga" ("A Crumbled Power") by Kazimierz Traciewicz and "Bałtyckie Orły" ("Eagles of the Baltic") by Józef Wójcicki. Battle of Vistula Lagoon The Battle of
Battle of Vistula Lagoon The cities' ships on the other hand, came out of the river into the lagoon and formed themselves into a crescent formation. Despite having fewer ships, the Prussians (as more experienced sailors) were victorious. They gained control of the Vistula. Among the captured knights was Hans Hetzel, the komtur of Memel (Klaipėda). As a result of the battle, Mewe capitulated to Polish forces in 1464, and the Teutonic Navy was eliminated as a viable force. A number of mercenaries in the Order's service, including Bernard Szumborski, left the Teutonic side and signed an independent peace treaty with the Polish king,