Second Anglo-Dutch War: 1665 Campaigns
- When
- 1665
- Where
- Dutch Republic; Lowestoft
- Episodes
- 2
The Second Anglo-Dutch War began in March 1665 after English attacks on Dutch convoys. In June, the English fleet defeated the Dutch at Lowestoft. In August, a Dutch merchant fleet was attacked near Bergen, resulting in the Battle of Vågen.
Episodes
- Declaration of War
The Dutch Republic declared war on England following English attacks on their merchant convoys in the Atlantic and Channel.
- Battle of Lowestoft
English naval forces defeated the Dutch fleet, causing the Dutch navy its worst historical defeat with the loss of sixteen ships.
Background and detail
Background. Tensions escalated following English attacks on Dutch convoys off Cádiz and in the English Channel. The Dutch Republic declared war on England on 4 March 1665. Both navies were in transition, with many new Dutch warships still under construction or unfitted when hostilities commenced.
Battle of Lowestoft. On 13 June 1665, the English fleet engaged the Dutch navy near Lowestoft. The English achieved a significant victory, inflicting the worst defeat in Dutch naval history at that time. The Dutch lost approximately sixteen ships, marking a major early setback for the Republic.
People involved
- Michiel de Ruyter · Dutch admiral
Sources
- Second Anglo-Dutch War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Battle of Vågen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Battle of Lowestoft Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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