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The battle was one of several naval engagements in the North Sea during the Second Dutch War of 1665–1667. In this incident the Duke of Albermarle, as Admiral of the Fleet, attacked the whole Dutch fleet with only part of the English fleet. Prominent in the foreground to the left is the stern of Lieutenant-Admiral Michiel de Ruyter's ship 'De Zeven Provincien', 80 guns, flying the Dutch flag from the main mast together with her squadron pennant. On the right, the English flagship 'The Royal Prince', 85 guns, under the command of Admiral Sir George Ayscue, is shown grounded on a sandbank. She has surrendered and is flying a white flag at the main. 'De Zeven Provincien' and 'The Royal Prince' release clouds of white smoke as they fire their guns.
Title
The 'Royal Prince' and Other Vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1–4 June 1666
Date
c.1670
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 78.5 x W 110.5 cm
Accession number
BHC0286
Work type
Painting
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England
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