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Solebay Engagement
- When
- 6 June 1672
- Where
- near Southwold, Suffolk
- Part of
- Battle of Solebay
Dutch fleet under De Ruyter attacked combined Anglo-French forces near Southwold in a major naval battle.
The battle occurred on 6 June 1672 near Southwold, Suffolk. De Ruyter's fleet engaged the combined enemy force in what he described as a sharper and more prolonged fight than any he had seen. The Dutch main fleet arrived late due to coordination issues among admiralties, but still contested the sea.
Sources
- Battle of Solebay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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