A perfect relation of the great fight between the English and Dutch fleets on Fryday and Satturday [sic] last, n[e]er the coast of Portsmouth; continuing for the space of 18 houres: with a list of the particulars; the names and number of the ships that engaged; the putting to flight fourscore men of war, and 300 merchants; the taking of Van-trumps Vice-Admiral, his Rear-Admiral; and the sinking and burning of 14 more; with the loss of the Sampson, Capt. Ball, Cap. Mildmay, cap. Barker, Mr Sparrow, and some others; the shooting of the Generals ship in neer upon 700 places; the wound[i]ng of his Excellency, & both his Rear-Admirals put into Portsmouth; together with the landing of the Duke of Gloucester in Flanders. Sent in a letter to the Councel of State; and published according to order.

People / Organizations

• George Horton ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for George Horton, 1653.

Publication year

1653

ESTC No.

R206889

Grub Street ID

83344

Description

8 p. ; 4⁰

Note

Imprint cropped.

Annotation on Thomason copy: "Febr. 22.".

Uncontrolled note

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