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History

The Virgin of Enkhuizen was part of the State squadron in the fleet of William III in the naval battle near the South English Beachy Head that was fought on July 10, 1690 as part of the Nine Years' War. The naval battle was fought between the British-Dutch fleet under Admiral Arthur Torrington and the French fleet under De Tourville.

De afbeelding toont een schematische weergave van de nadering van de vloten tijdens de Slag bij Beachy Head
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The Maagd van Enkhuizern was severely damaged during the battle. The ship was run aground in Reye Bay and set on fire by its own crew to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.

Description

MasterJan van der Poel
Length155 ¾ feet (47.5 m)
Width40 feet (12.2 m)

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