Bos en Lommer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Zeeslag bij de Doggersbank / Battle of Dogger Bank
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2022
1. Zeeslag bij de Doggersbank / Battle of Dogger Bank Marker
The Battle of Dogger Bank, on August 5, 1781, was a conflict between the fleets of Great Britain and the Dutch Republic. Both traded with the Baltic Sea region and the grain ships were protected with warships. The Dutch fleet was under the leadership of fleet master Johan Zoutman.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Dutch Naval History (GSEG), and the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 5, 1781.
Location. 52° 23.053′ N, 4° 51.027′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zeeslag bij Gibraltar / Battle of Gibraltar (within shouting distance of this marker); Willem Joseph van Ghent (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Michiel Andriaensz. de Ruyter (1607 - 1676) (about 180 meters away); Zeeslag bij Livorno / Battle of Leghorn (about 210 meters away); Zeeslag bij Kijkduin / Battle of Texel (about 240 meters away); Zeeslag bij Solebay / Battle of Solebay (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); August Vrijman (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Willem van Oranje / William the Silent (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Battle of Dogger Bank (1781) (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: The Battle of Dogger Bank was a naval battle that took place on 5 August 1781 during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, contemporaneously related to the American Revolutionary War, in the North Sea. It was a bloody encounter between a British squadron under Vice Admiral Sir Hyde Parker and a Dutch squadron under Vice Admiral Johan Zoutman, both of which were escorting convoys…. Both sides claimed victory, but it was a tactical draw since no(Submitted on November 17, 2022.)ships were lost on either side during the battle, and both convoys escaped. However, strategically, the battle was a British victory since the Dutch fleet retreated to Texel and did not leave harbour again during the war. In addition, Dutch merchant trade remained crippled by the constant capture of their merchantmen by British privateers…. In the Dutch Republic, however, the battle was celebrated as a victory. The last major battle the Dutch fleet had fought before the Battle of Dogger Bank was the Battle of Málaga in 1704, and now the Dutch fleet had fared well against the British fleet. The Dutch commanders were showered with praise and a wave of enthusiasm erupted in the Dutch Republic. The fact that the battle had failed to change the strategic situation was ignored.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 20222. Zeeslag bij de Doggersbank / Battle of Dogger Bank Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
