Bos en Lommer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Zeeslag bij Solebay / Battle of Solebay

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

1. Zeeslag bij Solebay / Battle of Solebay Marker

Inscription.
De slag bij Solebay op 7 juni 1672 was de eerste zeeslag van de Derde Engels. Nederlandse Oorlog. De enorme vloot van de Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden onder het bevel van Michiel de l Ruyter, verraste een Engels-Franse vloot in de Solebay aan de oostkant van Engeland.

(English translation:)

The Battle of Solebay on June 7, 1672 was the first naval battle of the Third Anglo-Dutch War. The huge fleet of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands under the command of Michiel de Ruyter, surprised an Anglo-French fleet at Solebay on the east coast of England.

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° 22.966′ N, 4° 51.243′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Bos en Lommer. Marker
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is on Solebaystraat, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Solebaystraat 25II, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1055, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zeeslag bij Kijkduin / Battle of Texel (within shouting distance of this marker); Zeeslag bij Livorno / Battle of Leghorn (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Willem van Oranje / William the Silent (about 150 meters away); Adolf van Nassau (about 180 meters away); Willem Joseph van Ghent (about 210 meters away); Juliana van Stolberg (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Zeeslag bij Gibraltar / Battle of Gibraltar (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Zeeslag bij de Doggersbank / Battle of Dogger Bank (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Battle of Solebay.
Excerpt: The naval Battle of Solebay took place on 28 May Old Style, 7 June New Style 1672 and was the first naval battle of the Third Anglo-Dutch War. The battle began as an attempted raid on Solebay port where an English fleet was anchored and largely unprepared for battle, and ended at a hard-fought draw. The battle however prevented a planned allied naval invasion of the Dutch Republic and boosted the morale of the Dutch population. Both sides claimed victory.
(Submitted on November 18, 2022.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

2. Zeeslag bij Solebay / Battle of Solebay Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.