Bos en Lommer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Willem Joseph van Ghent
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2022
1. Willem Joseph van Ghent Marker
Willem Joseph Baron van Ghent 1626-1672
Tijdens de Derde Engels-Nederlandse Oorlog voerde vice-admiraal Baron van Ghent met vijftien schepen slag tegen de Engelsen. In deze slag bij Solebay vormde hij met zijn schip de Dolphijn de voorhoede. Bij de aanval op het Engelse vlaggenschip de Royal James werd hij dodelijk getroffen.
During the Third Anglo-Dutch War, Vice Admiral Baron van Ghent fought against the English with fifteen ships. In this battle at Solebay he formed the vanguard with his ship the Dolphijn. He was mortally wounded in the attack on the English flagship the Royal James.
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 June 7, 1672.
Location. 52° 22.975′ N, 4° 51.059′ E. Marker is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zeeslag bij Gibraltar / Battle of Gibraltar (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zeeslag bij Kijkduin / Battle of Texel (about 120 meters away); Zeeslag bij de Doggersbank / Battle of Dogger Bank (about 150 meters away); Zeeslag bij Livorno / Battle of Leghorn (about 210 meters away); Zeeslag bij Solebay / Battle of Solebay (about 210 meters away); Michiel Andriaensz. de Ruyter (1607 - 1676) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Willem van Oranje / William the Silent (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Adolf van Nassau (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Battle of Solebay
Also see . . . Willem Joseph van Ghent (Wikipedia).
Overview: Willem Joseph baron van Ghent tot Drakenburgh (14 May 1626 – 7 June 1672) was a 17th-century Dutch admiral. His surname is also sometimes rendered Gendt or Gent.(Submitted on January 16, 2023.)
On the battle at Solebay and demise: During the Third Anglo-Dutch War, Van Ghent first made an attempt from 24 to 26 May to repeat hisearlier success at Chatham, but it soon became clear that the English coast had been sufficiently reinforced to repel any attacks. He then participated in the first major sea fight of the war, the battle of Solebay. Commanding the Dutch vanguard on the Dolphijn, he attacked the Royal James, flagship of Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich commanding the squadron of the blue. Standing on deck Van Ghent was hit by a canister shot that cut off his lower left leg below the knee and penetrated his torso at five places. He tumbled forward, as his flag captain Michiel Kindt put it in his log, "utterly dead". The Royal James was burnt and Montagu drowned…Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 20222. Willem Joseph van Ghent Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
