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Admiral Robert Blake defeats Dutch Fleet at Goodwin Sands
Admiral Robert Blake ) defeats the Dutch Fleet at The Battle of Goodwin Sand (Battle of Dover) on 19th May 1652 - the first engagement of the First Anglo-Dutch War. Date: 1652
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1652 Admiral Anglo Blake Colmans Commanding Commands Commonwealth Defeat Defeats Dover Goodwin Mustard Netherlands Rules Sands Supremacy Waves
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This striking print commemorates the pivotal naval engagement between the British and Dutch Fleets, known as the Battle of Goodwin Sands or the Battle of Dover, which took place on May 19, 1652. The First Anglo-Dutch War had commenced just a month prior, with both sides vying for maritime supremacy in the North Sea. At the helm of the British forces was Admiral Robert Blake, a seasoned naval commander and a key figure in the Commonwealth era. Blake's strategic prowess and leadership were put to the test as he faced off against the formidable Dutch Fleet, led by Vice-Admiral Maarten Tromp. The battle took place in the treacherous waters of the Goodwin Sands, located off the coast of Kent, England. Despite the challenging conditions, Blake skillfully maneuvered his ships, outmaneuvering the Dutch and inflicting significant damage on their fleet. The battle proved to be a turning point in the war, bolstering British morale and demonstrating the Commonwealth's naval capabilities. The print captures the intensity and drama of the engagement, with the waves crashing around the ships and the smoke from the battle rising high into the sky. Blake stands confidently on the deck of his flagship, issuing commands to his crew as they prepare to engage the enemy. The victory at Goodwin Sands solidified Blake's reputation as a brilliant naval commander and set the stage for further British successes in the First Anglo-Dutch War.
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