28 May 1672
Battle of Sole Bay
There are great losses & the Duke of York abandons his flagship twice. The French withdraw & de Ruyter moves with 75 ships against a smaller English force. Reinforcements save the English
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There are great losses & the Duke of York abandons his flagship twice. The French withdraw & de Ruyter moves with 75 ships against a smaller English force. Reinforcements save the English
Forced to retire after the arrival of Prince Ruperts Squadron
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