a strong, handsome sea-port town of Germany in Pomerania, belonging to the king of Prussia. It is remarkable for its salt works; and is seated at the mouth of the river Peasant, on the Baltic Sea, 60 miles north-east of Stettin, and 30 north-east of Camin. It was taken by the Russians in 1761, but restored at the subsequent peace. E. Long. 15° 39' N. Lat. 54° 22'.