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The Dutch in the Medway 1667 (oil on panel)
MAI46497 The Dutch in the Medway 1667 (oil on panel) by Schellinks, Willem (1627-78); 23x33 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: burning of Sheerness, June 1667; Raid on the Medway; Battle of Medway; British Naval defeat; brought Second Anglo-Dutch War to an end; Raid on Chatham; Battle of Chatham; successful Dutch attack on the largest English naval ships, in the dockyards of the main naval base Chatham. The Dutch, under Lieutenant-Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, bombarded and captured the town of Sheerness, sailed up the River Thames to Gravesend, then up the River Medway to Chatham, where they burned three capital ships and ten lesser naval vessels and towed away the Unity and the Royal Charles, pride and flagship of the English fleet. It was the worst defeat in the Royal Navys history, and one of the worst suffered by the British military); eMaidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery; eMaidstone Museum and Art Gallery; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23257180
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Anglo Dutch Wars Burnt Destroyed English Coast Invasion Kent Naval Battle River Medway Rowing Boat
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The Dutch in the Medway 1667
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by Willem Schellinks captures a pivotal moment in history, depicting the dramatic events of the Second Anglo-Dutch War. This small yet powerful oil painting, measuring 23x33 cm, is housed in Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK. The scene depicted is one of chaos and destruction as Lieutenant-Admiral Michiel de Ruyter leads the successful Dutch attack on Chatham, England's main naval base. The Dutch forces bombarded Sheerness before sailing up the River Thames to Gravesend and eventually reaching Chatham. In this daring raid, they burned three capital ships and ten lesser naval vessels while towing away two prized English warships - Unity and Royal Charles. This historic event marked a significant defeat for the British Navy; it was their worst loss in history at that time. The painting serves as a vivid reminder of this humiliating defeat suffered by the British military. Willem Schellinks skillfully captures both the intensity of battle and its aftermath with his meticulous brushwork. Through his artistry, he immortalizes this crucial turning point that brought an end to the Second Anglo-Dutch War. Displayed within Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, this print from Bridgeman Images allows viewers to delve into history and witness firsthand how one fateful day forever altered maritime power dynamics between England and Holland.
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