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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 3 December

New in MaSS

Wrecks of Flevoland

Burgzand Noord

13 Provinces