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.
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.
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Object Details
ID: | PAG6190 |
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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 |