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Attack on Saint Martin

20th March 1643/44 (1644/03/30 NS) - 17th April 1644 (1644/04/27 NS)
Part of : Eighty Years War (1568 - 1648)
Previous action : Battle of Cape St Vincent 4.11.1641
Next action : Action of 5th March 1646 5.3.1645/46

Dutch attempt to retake the island from the Spanish. The Dutch withdrew after failing to subdue the defenders.

 

Dutch Republic -
Peter StuyvesantCourland
Naval Sailor

 
Dutch Forces,
Peter StuyvesantCourland
Naval Sailor

8 ships and 400-600 men

Ship NameCommanderNotes
 

Spain

 
Spanish Garrison

120 men

Ship NameCommanderNotes
 

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