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Warships in a Heavy Storm
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In early 1694 some 30 Dutch warships set sail for the Mediterranean. They were sent to protect a merchant
fleet from French attacks. In the Straits of Gibraltar they ran into a heavy storm. Various ships sank or were
seriously damaged, including the Hollandia, portrayed centre right in the painting.
Title: Warships in a Heavy Storm
Description:
In early 1694 some 30 Dutch warships set sail for the Mediterranean.
They were sent to protect a merchant
fleet from French attacks.
In the Straits of Gibraltar they ran into a heavy storm.
Various ships sank or were
seriously damaged, including the Hollandia, portrayed centre right in the painting.
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