Action of 12 March 1672
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The action of 12 March 1672 was a naval battle in the Third Anglo-Dutch War between a squadron commanded by Sir Robert Holmes and Sir Frescheville Holles against the Smyrna convoy, which was protected by 5 warships under De Haaze and Cornelis Evertsen.[1] The Battle took place before the official start of the conflict, but now there was no turning back and England declared war on the Dutch Republic on March 17, 1672.
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Action of 12 March 1672 | |||||||
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Part of the Franco-Dutch War | |||||||
Holme's attack on the Smyrna Fleet, off Beachy Head, 12 March 1672 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
England | Dutch Republic | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Sir Robert Holmes Sir Frescheville Holles |
Adriaan de Haaze ā Cornelis Evertsen | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
9 warships |
5 warships 66 merchantmen | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1 ship disabled (Saint Michael) and severe damage to the other ships |
1 warship lost (Klein Hollandia) 4 small merchantmen captured |
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