The Dutch fleet in light airs 1 June 1665

Drawing of the Battle of Lowestoft, 3 [OS]/13 June 1665 showing the Dutch fleet in light airs, 22 May [OS]/1 June 1665. On the right is a starboard quarter view of a large ship with pendant at the mizzen. Further to the right is a ship numbered ‘32’. In the centre distance are two ships numbered ‘28’ and ‘29’. On the left two ships are numbered ‘26’ and ‘27’. In the left foreground, a starboard broadside view of a galjoot before the wind with her topsail set but mainsail brailed.

There are drawings by the Elder and the Younger dated in the early part of May, but this drawing is the earliest one known showing the Elder during the fleet movements leading to the battle of Lowestoft.

Object Details

ID: PAG6190
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1665
People: Dutch Fleet; Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 157 x 414 mm; Mount: 478 mm x 640 mm