The MONKE is visited by the King, and then joins the fleet of fighting ships bound for Holland. Barlow describes the opening stages of the Battle of Lowestoft.

The King visits the MONKE, after which she sails to join the fleet at Harwich, encountering Newcastle coal ships from which they press some men. The fleet of about 80 fighting ships sets sail for Holland. Barlow describes the opening stages of the Battle of Lowestoft.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/4/88
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1659-1703; 1665
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London