Battle of Portland
Fights at the Battle of Portland
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1653 in Netherlands
Explore 63 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1653.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1653
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February
June
Battle of Harwich
The English sink 20 of the 110 ships sent by Tromp to break their Channel blockade
July
Death of Maarten Tromp
Tromp is killed fighting the English fleet commanded by Monck and other generals at sea.
August
Vice Admiral
Appointed Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral
Appointed Vice Admiral
Other events (month unknown)
Chief Minister
Appointed Chief Minister of the United Provinces
Gabbard Dutch Fleet Retreat Evertsen
Cornelis Evertsen served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet withdrew after losses in the two day battle, allowing English forces to intensify pressure on Dutch shipping.
Gabbard Dutch Fleet Retreat Ruyter
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch officer in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet withdrew after losses in the two day battle, allowing English forces to intensify pressure on Dutch shipping.
Gabbard Dutch Fleet Retreat Tromp
Maarten Tromp served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet withdrew after losses in the two day battle, allowing English forces to intensify pressure on Dutch shipping.
Gabbard Dutch Fleet Retreat With
Witte de With served as a Dutch vice admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet withdrew after losses in the two day battle, allowing English forces to intensify pressure on Dutch shipping.
Gabbard First Day Fighting Evertsen
Cornelis Evertsen served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. On the opening day English and Dutch squadrons fought near the Gabbard shoal while the English made effective use of sustained gunnery.
Gabbard First Day Fighting Ruyter
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch officer in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. On the opening day English and Dutch squadrons fought near the Gabbard shoal while the English made effective use of sustained gunnery.
Gabbard First Day Fighting Tromp
Maarten Tromp served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. On the opening day English and Dutch squadrons fought near the Gabbard shoal while the English made effective use of sustained gunnery.
Gabbard First Day Fighting With
Witte de With served as a Dutch vice admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. On the opening day English and Dutch squadrons fought near the Gabbard shoal while the English made effective use of sustained gunnery.
Gabbard Second Day Engagement Evertsen
Cornelis Evertsen served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. On the following day renewed English pressure and additional warships contributed to a major Dutch reversal in the North Sea.
Gabbard Second Day Engagement Ruyter
Michiel de Ruyter served as a Dutch officer in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. On the following day renewed English pressure and additional warships contributed to a major Dutch reversal in the North Sea.
Gabbard Second Day Engagement Tromp
Maarten Tromp served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. On the following day renewed English pressure and additional warships contributed to a major Dutch reversal in the North Sea.
Gabbard Second Day Engagement With
Witte de With served as a Dutch vice admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. On the following day renewed English pressure and additional warships contributed to a major Dutch reversal in the North Sea.
Harwich Eastern Channel Operations Evertsen
Cornelis Evertsen was a Dutch officer during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. The naval operations off the English east coast formed part of the campaign that culminated in the Battle of the Gabbard near the Suffolk coast.
Harwich Eastern Channel Operations Evertsen
Johan Evertsen was a Dutch commander during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. The naval operations off the English east coast formed part of the campaign that culminated in the Battle of the Gabbard near the Suffolk coast.
Harwich Eastern Channel Operations Ruyter
Michiel de Ruyter was a Dutch admiral during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. The naval operations off the English east coast formed part of the campaign that culminated in the Battle of the Gabbard near the Suffolk coast.
Harwich Eastern Channel Operations Tromp
Maarten Tromp was a Dutch fleet commander during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. The naval operations off the English east coast formed part of the campaign that culminated in the Battle of the Gabbard near the Suffolk coast.
Harwich Eastern Channel Operations With
Witte de With was a Dutch vice admiral during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. The naval operations off the English east coast formed part of the campaign that culminated in the Battle of the Gabbard near the Suffolk coast.
Harwich Gabbard Campaign Context Evertsen
Cornelis Evertsen was a Dutch officer during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. Sources associate the June 1653 engagement with the Gabbard and North Foreland rather than establish an independent major battle at Harwich.
Harwich Gabbard Campaign Context Evertsen
Johan Evertsen was a Dutch commander during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. Sources associate the June 1653 engagement with the Gabbard and North Foreland rather than establish an independent major battle at Harwich.
Harwich Gabbard Campaign Context Ruyter
Michiel de Ruyter was a Dutch admiral during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. Sources associate the June 1653 engagement with the Gabbard and North Foreland rather than establish an independent major battle at Harwich.
Harwich Gabbard Campaign Context Tromp
Maarten Tromp was a Dutch fleet commander during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. Sources associate the June 1653 engagement with the Gabbard and North Foreland rather than establish an independent major battle at Harwich.
Harwich Gabbard Campaign Context With
Witte de With was a Dutch vice admiral during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. Sources associate the June 1653 engagement with the Gabbard and North Foreland rather than establish an independent major battle at Harwich.
Harwich North Sea Fleet Movement Evertsen
Cornelis Evertsen was a Dutch officer during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. The fleets manoeuvred in the southern North Sea as England and the Dutch Republic contested maritime communications in June 1653.
Harwich North Sea Fleet Movement Evertsen
Johan Evertsen was a Dutch commander during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. The fleets manoeuvred in the southern North Sea as England and the Dutch Republic contested maritime communications in June 1653.
Harwich North Sea Fleet Movement Ruyter
Michiel de Ruyter was a Dutch admiral during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. The fleets manoeuvred in the southern North Sea as England and the Dutch Republic contested maritime communications in June 1653.
Harwich North Sea Fleet Movement Tromp
Maarten Tromp was a Dutch fleet commander during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. The fleets manoeuvred in the southern North Sea as England and the Dutch Republic contested maritime communications in June 1653.
Harwich North Sea Fleet Movement With
Witte de With was a Dutch vice admiral during the wider First Anglo Dutch War. The fleets manoeuvred in the southern North Sea as England and the Dutch Republic contested maritime communications in June 1653.
Portland Battle Aftermath Evertsen
Cornelis Evertsen was a Dutch naval officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch escort preserved part of its merchant convoy although the English fleet gained the advantage in the three day engagement.
Portland Battle Aftermath Evertsen
Johan Evertsen was a Dutch naval commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch escort preserved part of its merchant convoy although the English fleet gained the advantage in the three day engagement.
Portland Battle Aftermath Ruyter
Michiel de Ruyter was a Dutch flag officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch escort preserved part of its merchant convoy although the English fleet gained the advantage in the three day engagement.
Portland Battle Aftermath Tromp
Maarten Tromp served as a Dutch fleet commander in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch escort preserved part of its merchant convoy although the English fleet gained the advantage in the three day engagement.
Portland Battle Aftermath With
Witte de With was a Dutch naval commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch escort preserved part of its merchant convoy although the English fleet gained the advantage in the three day engagement.
Portland Convoy Protection Evertsen
Cornelis Evertsen was a Dutch naval officer in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The fighting centred on Dutch merchant shipping returning through the Channel and the opposing effort to intercept its naval escort.
Portland Convoy Protection Evertsen
Johan Evertsen was a Dutch naval commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The fighting centred on Dutch merchant shipping returning through the Channel and the opposing effort to intercept its naval escort.
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