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Crew of the Prins Willem
7 de septiembre de 2024 · 4 min · 99 vistas
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In June 1667, a Dutch naval squadron led by Admiral Abram Crimson raided the Chesapeake Bay to target the English tobacco fleet.0:04 The Dutch force entered the James River on June 1, capturing 20 merchant vessels and destroying an aging English guard ship docked for repairs.0:04 While the Dutch dominated the water, Virginia colonial militia successfully repelled Dutch foraging parties sent ashore for water and tobacco.2:03 The Dutch squadron destroyed six of their captured prizes due to a lack of crew and departed the bay by June 11.3:21 A subsequent Dutch raid in 1674 during the third Anglo-Dutch War met stronger resistance from two well-armed British guard ships, resulting in fewer prizes and increased damage to the Dutch fleet.3:43 Historical reenactors currently represent these Dutch Marines and foraging parties to illustrate the naval conflicts between the Dutch and English in the Chesapeake region during the 17th century.
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