Though Denmark claimed a tactical victory in the battle, the Danes were forced to end the blockade of the German coast and an armistice came into effect three days after the Battle of Heligoland.
Though Denmark claimed a tactical victory in the battle, the Danes were forced to end the blockade of the German coast, which several naval historians cite as a strategic victory for the Austrians and Prussians. An armistice came into effect three days after the Battle of Heligoland.