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Hanhart, Michael
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Third Anglo-Dutch War: Battle of Solebay, 1672
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Sole-Bay Fight 1672... engagement... between the British and Dutch Fleets in Southwold Bay, May 28th 1672. This view represents the Royal James encountered by a fireship and the entire squadron under van Ghent which occasioned her being blown up with... Earl of Sandwich and 600 of her crew (Print)
E. Collectione Johannis Hadley Armigeri. The Battle of Solebay, 28th May 1672. The Burning of the Royal James (Print)
E. Collectione Johannis Hadley Armigeri. The Battle of Solebay, 28th May 1672. The Burning of the Royal James (Print)
E. Collectione Johannis Hadley Armigeri. The Battle of Solebay, 28th May 1672. The Burning of the Royal James (Print)
The Burning of the Royal James at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672 (Tapestry)
The Burning of HMS Royal James at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672 (Painting)
The Burning of the Royal James at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672 (Painting)
The Burning of the Royal James at the battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672 (Painting)
The Burning of the 'Royal James' at the Battle of Solebay, 7 June 1672 (Drawing)
Progress of Ship Building. 1. The wicker boat of the ancient Britons 2. The Great Harry 3. The Royal James 4. The Royal George (Print)
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