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MaSS

stepping stones of maritime history

History

On the 30th of August 1638, a sea battle between a part of the Spanish Tierra Firme fleet under the command of Carlos de Ibarra and a WIC fleet under command of Admiral Cornelis Jol was fought near the west coast of Cuba, Organos.

Description

Built: Middelburg

WIC Chamber Zeeland

Complement: 60

Tonnage: 250 last

Armament: 4 -16 -8

Status

Still operational 1639 according to the list of Johan Maurits, but not anymore in 1640.

References

Down on 14 November

Wrecks of Flevoland

Burgzand Noord

13 Provinces

Dutch Presence in Cuba