off Dutch Coast 2

Battle Name : off Dutch Coast 2

Date(s) : 04 June 1673

Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between English/French Fleet and Dutch Fleet

Type of battle : Sea

Summary

The Combined fleet were close to the Dutch coast when the Dutch came out. The Combined fleet sailed away in order to bring the action further out to sea away from the Dutch coast. Although the Combined fleet had slightly more ships the two sides lost equally in men but neither side lost any ships. The battle lasted from 0500hrs until 2200hrs when the Dutch retired to the safety of their