![[Battle of Gibraltar, 1607] Abbildung des Wunderlichen Schiffstreits zwichen der Spanisch und Holandischen](jpegs/55460.jpg)
[Battle of Gibraltar, 1607] Abbildung des Wunderlichen Schiffstreits zwichen der Spanisch und HolandischenAtmeen under Jacob Heimstirchen bei Gibralter den 25 Apr 1607.
Frankfurt, Matthäus Neruan, c.1650.
Engraving, 17th century watermark,165 x 330mm (6½ x 13"). Narrow margin on left.
During the Eighty Years' War a Dutch fleet of 26 warships, led by Jacob van Heemskerk, surprised and engaged a Spanish fleet anchored at the Bay of Gibraltar. In four hours most of the Spanish ships were destroyed, after which the Dutch sent out longboats to kill the swimming Spanish sailors. The Dutch lost 100 men including van Heemskerk.
[Ref: 55460] £380.00
Engraving, 17th century watermark,165 x 330mm (6½ x 13"). Narrow margin on left.
During the Eighty Years' War a Dutch fleet of 26 warships, led by Jacob van Heemskerk, surprised and engaged a Spanish fleet anchored at the Bay of Gibraltar. In four hours most of the Spanish ships were destroyed, after which the Dutch sent out longboats to kill the swimming Spanish sailors. The Dutch lost 100 men including van Heemskerk.
[Ref: 55460] £380.00