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Battle of Lowestoft

When
13 June 1665
Where
Lowestoft
Part of
Second Anglo-Dutch War: 1665 Campaigns

English naval forces defeated the Dutch fleet, causing the Dutch navy its worst historical defeat with the loss of sixteen ships.

Fought on 13 June 1665, this engagement saw the English fleet secure a decisive victory. The Dutch navy suffered its worst defeat in its history, losing approximately sixteen vessels. The battle highlighted the effectiveness of English line-of-battle tactics against the Dutch fleet.

Sources

  1. Battle of Lowestoft Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Second Anglo-Dutch War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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