The DEIC ship Maarseveen was chartered by the Admiralty of Amsterdam in 1665. She had already made two return voyages to the Indies.

Battle of Lowestoft
During the Second Anglo-Dutch War, the Maarseveen was chartered to form part of the Dutch fleet commanded by Admiral Jacob van Wassenaar Obdam, which attacked the English fleet. This took place on June 13, 1665, and became known as the Battle of Lowestoft. The Dutch fleet suffered a heavy defeat. The flagship De Eendracht was blown up, killing its commander. The Dutch fleet then fell into disarray and largely fled.

The Maarseveen, Zwanenburg, and Ter Goes became tied up at this stage.

The three ships were adrift like lost sheep. The British also saw this and sent a fireship. The recently recovered Zwanenburg and Ter Goes immediately caught fire, which also set the Maarsenveen ablaze. All three ships exploded. (Tromp, 252)

Built: yard Amsterdam, 1660
Armament: 78 (Lowestoft 1665)

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