Battle of Kijkduin - Huisduinen, The Netherlands
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N 52° 57.043 E 004° 43.294
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At this point in Holland a historic sea battle took place in 1673 between the English and the United Provinces. In the end the Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter managed to win the battle.
Waymark Code: WM16ACP
Location: Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 06/13/2022
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The text on the plaque reads:
In 1673 the English, assisted by the French, tried to destroy the war fleet of the United Provinces. On August 21, Admiral Michiel de Ruyter launched a counterattack here, from this very spot. The fighting was terribly fierce until the English surrendered. This last great naval battle of the Third Anglo-Dutch War was the “country’s salvation”.
The plaque can be found on the Fort Kijkduin viewing area (entrance is free of charge)
More information about the Battle of Kijkduin:
"The naval Battle of Texel or Battle of Kijkduin took place off the southern coast of island of Texel on 21 August 1673 (11 August O.S.) between the Dutch and the combined English and French fleets. It was the last major battle of the Third Anglo-Dutch War, which was itself part of the Franco-Dutch War (1672–1678), during which Louis XIV of France invaded the Republic and sought to establish control over the Spanish Netherlands. English involvement came about because of the Treaty of Dover, secretly concluded by Charles II of England, and which was highly unpopular with the English Parliament.
The overall commanders of the English and Dutch military forces were Lord High Admiral James, Duke of York, later James II, and Admiral-General William III of Orange, his son-in-law and another future King of England. Neither of them took part in the fight.
Prince Rupert of the Rhine commanded the Allied fleet of about 92 ships and 30 fireships, taking control of the centre himself, with Jean II d'Estrées commanding the van, and Sir Edward Spragge the rear division. The Dutch fleet of 75 ships and 30 fireships was commanded by Lieutenant-Admiral-General Michiel de Ruyter, with Lieutenant-Admirals Adriaen Banckert in charge of the van and Cornelis Tromp the rear. Although the Dutch ships were smaller on average than their opponents, their crews were better trained and more experienced."
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