By Willem van de Velde the younger
Rijksmuesum Amsterdam
On the third day of the Four Days Battle, 3 (13) June 1666, the flagship of Vice-Admiral George Ayscue ran aground on the Galloper Sand. Terrified by the approaching Dutch fireships the crew of the “Prince Royal” was forced to surrender. The flood tide subsequently floated the ship, [...]
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