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stepping stones of maritime history

History

The Akerboom took part in the revolution of 1688.

Description

Type: ship of the line, 3th rate
Built: Amsterdam, 1664
Owner: Admiraliteit van Amsterdam
Dimensions: 140 x 37 x 13,5 ft
Complement: ca 230sailors, 50 soldiers
Master: Jacob Berkhout (1672), Danbiel Elsevier (1676) Jan Brouwers (1688/89)
Armament: 60 cannons in 1672

References

Down on 25 October

Wrecks of Flevoland

Burgzand Noord

13 Provinces

Dutch Presence in Cuba