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.

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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
Master | Jan van der Poel |
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Length | 155 ¾ feet (47.5 m) |
Width | 40 feet (12.2 m) |
References
- Wikipedia.
Battle of Beachy Head (1690). - Bender, J.
Dutch Warships in the Age of Sail 1600 - 1714.