Strange and terrible news, from Holland, and Yarmouth.: Being, a perfect relation, concerning the inundation of the south sea; and of its drowning the rich and populous city of Amsterdam; with divers other places in Friesland, Holland, Brabant, and Flanders, and the names of them. Also, the over-flowing of the river of Rhine, and sinking 60 parish churches, and drowning 100000 men, women and children; and how they row in boats near Amsterdam, over the tops of houses. Togethek, [sic] with the breaking in of the sea at Soal (near Yarmouth) drowning a great part of the country and many cattle; also casting many ships upon the land, and forcing others to sea in that storm.

Two terrible sea-fights: the first, between 35 sail of English and the Dutch fleet, near the Isle of VVight, on the 28 of October, 1652. The second, betwixt one of Parliaments Frigots, and two Dutch men of war near Pllmouth; [sic] with the event and success thereof: also, a relation of the ships and prizes that have been taken ou [sic] sides, since the beginning of the wars between England and Holland. Likewise, the tryal of six witches at Edenbourgh in Scotland; and the sentence denounc'd against them to be ty'd up by the thumbs, and to be burnt with lighted candles under the soles of their feet, and in their mouthes.

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nouemb. 2".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Strange and wonderful news being a true, tho' sad relation of six sea-men. (Belonging to the Margaret of Boston,) who sold themselves to the devil, and were invisibly carry'd away. : With an account of the said ship being sunk under water, where she continued full eleven weeks : all which time, to admiration, the rest of the ship's crew liv'd, and fed upon raw meat, and live fish, that swam over their heads. : The names of three persons, that were (thro' mercy) preserv'd so long under water, were William Davies, (a man very well known to the merchants in London,) Mr. VVilliam Kadner, and Mr. William Bywater. : There was only one boy drowned. : The truth of which strange and miraculous relation, will be attested at Mr. Loyd's coffee house, near the general post-office, in Lombard-Street; where the original letter at large, will be shewn to any person that desires to be further satisfy'd in the truth hereof; : and by several eminent merchants upon the Exchange.

[1], 2-8 p.Date of publication suggested by Wing.Reproduction of original in: British Library, Londo...

A Declaration of the further proceedings of the English fleet upon the coast of Holland, with their falling upon the strong town of Flushing, the playing of their great ordnance upon the forts and bulworks; the event and success thereof, and the drawing their land forces to the sea-coast. Likewise the blocking up of the Texel, by Vice-Admiral Pen, the taking of the great Admiral, wherein was Vantrump, the plucking down of the Dutch colours, and setting up of the English standard. With the orders of the states of Holland thereupon, published throughout the United Provinces. Together with a narrative of the last great and lamentable fight, and the number killed and taken prisoners on both sides.

January 1653

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 9th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Sad and lamentable newes from Holland Being a true relation of the great and wonderful inundation of waters, that brake in at the town of Gorkham, in the night-time, near the city of Amsterdam, where many stately houses became bnried [sic] in the violent waves; both men, vvomen and children perishing in the raging billows. Also, the manner how the waters brake in again with great violence, on Munday last about noon, at the two strong sluces of Bonmel and Thieler, where about thirty villages were drowned and not any thing to be seen, but the tops of some few steeples and chimneys, many perishing in the vvaters; some escaping in boats, and the poor infants floating upon the raging vvaves in their swadling-bands and cradles together with the sad and wofull cries and groans of the poor distressed inhabitants; and the ringing of the bells backward, to prevent the perishing of others.

January 1663

7, [1] p.Caption title on p. 3 reads: Sad and lamentable nevves from Holland.Reproduction of the ori...

The narrative of the most terrible and dreadfull tempest, hurricane, or earthquake in Holland, on Wednesday the 22 of July last, with the particulars of the damages, how it overthrew and bent down vast numbers of steeples, mills, and houses destroyed many men and children, cast away abundance of ships in several places, almost utterly ruined the citty of Utrecht, where the churches following are demolished; the famous Dome, or cathedral of that place. The spire of Saint Jamses. Burr Kirk. St Peters Church, and St. Nicholas Church. And other wonderful devastations; so that 'tis judged by some men, the Dutch have hereby suffered no less damage, than London by the dreadfull fire in sixty-six. / Printed first at Amsterdam, by order of the states, and translated and published in English, for general satisfaction, from the Dutch copy. ; To which is added, a letter from Kent, whereby it appears that the remains of this strange storm proceeding to England ... the same night in Rumney Marsh, and there abated.

January 1674

8 p.Imperfect: pages cropped and stained.Reproduction of original in: Massachusetts Historical Socie...

Stange [sic] and terrible news from Holland of a most lamentable tempest that happened at Utrecht and Amsterdam: which did not only amaze the inhabitants, but did also very great damage to their houses, blowing down an innumerable company of tops of houses and chimnies, and utterly destroyed one of their cathedral churches, and rooted up many trees.

January 1674

[2], 6 p.Imperfect: stained and with print show-through.Reproduction of original in: British Library

Terrible and bloudy newes from sea: being a full relation of the last great and terrible fight at sea, between the two fleets of England and Holland, comanded by General Blake and Admiral Vantrump; the great losse on both sides impartially related: with the particulars of a former fight, and a list of the ships then taken; sent in a letter from Gen. Blake to a personage of honour. Likewise, the States of Hollands letter to the States of Hamburgh, and the other cities thereabouts for aid and assistance; and their issuing out orders to the East-India Company, against the English in the East-Indies; the preparations that are making in Denmark and Sweden, and a discovery of the King of Polands plot, in the late massacre of the army by the Tartars and Cossacks.

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aug 6.".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

The resolution of the Hollanders concerning their fisher-men in the Northern seas; with the peoples arming themselves; their threatning declaration against their magistrates; and Vantrumps returning into the Downs with above a hundred sail, and his design against the English. Also a fight a sea between the English and the Dutch, with the particulars thereof, and the number of ships sunk and taken on both sides. With a full and ample relation of the mischief done by the great fire at Amsterdam. Likewise, the proceedings of the King and Court of France, and the Parliament of Paris: as also the hanging of divers of the Parliaments souldiers in Scotland.

January 1652

8 p.Dated and signed on p.5: Amsterdam, Iuly 19. st:n: 1652. A:R.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July....

A Great and famous sea-fight between the English and Dutch on Friday last, between the coast of Norfollk and Essex; with the particulars thereof, the event and sucess; and the great execution done by key-shot, long chains, and bolts of iron; divers having their legs and arms torn asunder. Also the number of Holland ships sunk & taken, that came forth with letters of mart, together with the number of prisoners; their examination and confession; and the strange and wonderful speech of their admiral upon his engaging of the English. Likewise, the names of the new generals chosen by the Parliament; the coming up of the great fleet of colliers & propositions therupon to the Lord Cromwel, in behalf of the poor citizens of London.

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nou. 30.th.".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A more perfect and exact relation of the last great and terrible sea-fight neer the Downs, between the two great fleets of England and Holland, on Tuesday last: with a list of the particulars; the chasing of the Dutch fleet to their own coast, on Wednesday and Thursday; the great execution done on both sides; the number of ships sunk, taken, batter'd, rent and torn; and divers of the English forced to strike into harbor for fear of sinking; with the return of Gen. Blake to the Downs: and another bloudy fight neer the Streights between the English and Dutch, continuing for the space of 3 days; with the sad event and success therof.

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Octob. 5".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Disaster and Discord. Romeyn de Hooghe and the Dutch State of Ruination in 1675

Asperen, H. van

January 2020

Contains fulltext : 224750pub.pdf (publisher's version ) (Open Access)In 1675 the ...

Levenstekens:Gekaapte brieven uit het Rampjaar 1672

Brouwer, Judith

January 2013

Seldom has the future appeared so bleak as for the inhabitants of the Republic of the Seven United N...

Levenstekens: Gekaapte brieven uit het Rampjaar 1672

Brouwer, Judith

January 2013

Seldom has the future appeared so bleak as for the inhabitants of the Republic of the Seven United N...

The 1421 St.Elisabeth flooding ‘event’ and the loss of “De Groote Waard”, the Netherlands.

Weerts, H.J.T.
Cohen, K.M.
Kleinhans, M.G.

September 2012

According to legend, a very severe storm in November 1421 caused catastrophic flooding and overnight...

Lamentable newes out of Lincolne-shire of the overflowing of waters, breaking from the seas, which drowned 5. villages with all their goods and cattell, with other places of the land, this present month of November: 1613. to the great hurt of many people there dwelling.

T. I., fl. 1614.
Schlichtenberger, Eyriak.
Trundle, John,

January 1614

[32] p.Contains a revised version of STC 5681 ("A true and most dreadfull discourse of a woman posse...

Two terrible sea-fights: the first, between 35 sail of English and the Dutch fleet, near the Isle of VVight, on the 28 of October, 1652. The second, betwixt one of Parliaments Frigots, and two Dutch men of war near Pllmouth; [sic] with the event and success thereof: also, a relation of the ships and prizes that have been taken ou [sic] sides, since the beginning of the wars between England and Holland. Likewise, the tryal of six witches at Edenbourgh in Scotland; and the sentence denounc'd against them to be ty'd up by the thumbs, and to be burnt with lighted candles under the soles of their feet, and in their mouthes.

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nouemb. 2".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Strange and wonderful news being a true, tho' sad relation of six sea-men. (Belonging to the Margaret of Boston,) who sold themselves to the devil, and were invisibly carry'd away. : With an account of the said ship being sunk under water, where she continued full eleven weeks : all which time, to admiration, the rest of the ship's crew liv'd, and fed upon raw meat, and live fish, that swam over their heads. : The names of three persons, that were (thro' mercy) preserv'd so long under water, were William Davies, (a man very well known to the merchants in London,) Mr. VVilliam Kadner, and Mr. William Bywater. : There was only one boy drowned. : The truth of which strange and miraculous relation, will be attested at Mr. Loyd's coffee house, near the general post-office, in Lombard-Street; where the original letter at large, will be shewn to any person that desires to be further satisfy'd in the truth hereof; : and by several eminent merchants upon the Exchange.

[1], 2-8 p.Date of publication suggested by Wing.Reproduction of original in: British Library, Londo...

A Declaration of the further proceedings of the English fleet upon the coast of Holland, with their falling upon the strong town of Flushing, the playing of their great ordnance upon the forts and bulworks; the event and success thereof, and the drawing their land forces to the sea-coast. Likewise the blocking up of the Texel, by Vice-Admiral Pen, the taking of the great Admiral, wherein was Vantrump, the plucking down of the Dutch colours, and setting up of the English standard. With the orders of the states of Holland thereupon, published throughout the United Provinces. Together with a narrative of the last great and lamentable fight, and the number killed and taken prisoners on both sides.

January 1653

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 9th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Sad and lamentable newes from Holland Being a true relation of the great and wonderful inundation of waters, that brake in at the town of Gorkham, in the night-time, near the city of Amsterdam, where many stately houses became bnried [sic] in the violent waves; both men, vvomen and children perishing in the raging billows. Also, the manner how the waters brake in again with great violence, on Munday last about noon, at the two strong sluces of Bonmel and Thieler, where about thirty villages were drowned and not any thing to be seen, but the tops of some few steeples and chimneys, many perishing in the vvaters; some escaping in boats, and the poor infants floating upon the raging vvaves in their swadling-bands and cradles together with the sad and wofull cries and groans of the poor distressed inhabitants; and the ringing of the bells backward, to prevent the perishing of others.

January 1663

7, [1] p.Caption title on p. 3 reads: Sad and lamentable nevves from Holland.Reproduction of the ori...

The narrative of the most terrible and dreadfull tempest, hurricane, or earthquake in Holland, on Wednesday the 22 of July last, with the particulars of the damages, how it overthrew and bent down vast numbers of steeples, mills, and houses destroyed many men and children, cast away abundance of ships in several places, almost utterly ruined the citty of Utrecht, where the churches following are demolished; the famous Dome, or cathedral of that place. The spire of Saint Jamses. Burr Kirk. St Peters Church, and St. Nicholas Church. And other wonderful devastations; so that 'tis judged by some men, the Dutch have hereby suffered no less damage, than London by the dreadfull fire in sixty-six. / Printed first at Amsterdam, by order of the states, and translated and published in English, for general satisfaction, from the Dutch copy. ; To which is added, a letter from Kent, whereby it appears that the remains of this strange storm proceeding to England ... the same night in Rumney Marsh, and there abated.

January 1674

8 p.Imperfect: pages cropped and stained.Reproduction of original in: Massachusetts Historical Socie...

Stange [sic] and terrible news from Holland of a most lamentable tempest that happened at Utrecht and Amsterdam: which did not only amaze the inhabitants, but did also very great damage to their houses, blowing down an innumerable company of tops of houses and chimnies, and utterly destroyed one of their cathedral churches, and rooted up many trees.

January 1674

[2], 6 p.Imperfect: stained and with print show-through.Reproduction of original in: British Library

Terrible and bloudy newes from sea: being a full relation of the last great and terrible fight at sea, between the two fleets of England and Holland, comanded by General Blake and Admiral Vantrump; the great losse on both sides impartially related: with the particulars of a former fight, and a list of the ships then taken; sent in a letter from Gen. Blake to a personage of honour. Likewise, the States of Hollands letter to the States of Hamburgh, and the other cities thereabouts for aid and assistance; and their issuing out orders to the East-India Company, against the English in the East-Indies; the preparations that are making in Denmark and Sweden, and a discovery of the King of Polands plot, in the late massacre of the army by the Tartars and Cossacks.

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aug 6.".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

The resolution of the Hollanders concerning their fisher-men in the Northern seas; with the peoples arming themselves; their threatning declaration against their magistrates; and Vantrumps returning into the Downs with above a hundred sail, and his design against the English. Also a fight a sea between the English and the Dutch, with the particulars thereof, and the number of ships sunk and taken on both sides. With a full and ample relation of the mischief done by the great fire at Amsterdam. Likewise, the proceedings of the King and Court of France, and the Parliament of Paris: as also the hanging of divers of the Parliaments souldiers in Scotland.

January 1652

8 p.Dated and signed on p.5: Amsterdam, Iuly 19. st:n: 1652. A:R.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July....

A Great and famous sea-fight between the English and Dutch on Friday last, between the coast of Norfollk and Essex; with the particulars thereof, the event and sucess; and the great execution done by key-shot, long chains, and bolts of iron; divers having their legs and arms torn asunder. Also the number of Holland ships sunk & taken, that came forth with letters of mart, together with the number of prisoners; their examination and confession; and the strange and wonderful speech of their admiral upon his engaging of the English. Likewise, the names of the new generals chosen by the Parliament; the coming up of the great fleet of colliers & propositions therupon to the Lord Cromwel, in behalf of the poor citizens of London.

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nou. 30.th.".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A more perfect and exact relation of the last great and terrible sea-fight neer the Downs, between the two great fleets of England and Holland, on Tuesday last: with a list of the particulars; the chasing of the Dutch fleet to their own coast, on Wednesday and Thursday; the great execution done on both sides; the number of ships sunk, taken, batter'd, rent and torn; and divers of the English forced to strike into harbor for fear of sinking; with the return of Gen. Blake to the Downs: and another bloudy fight neer the Streights between the English and Dutch, continuing for the space of 3 days; with the sad event and success therof.

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Octob. 5".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Disaster and Discord. Romeyn de Hooghe and the Dutch State of Ruination in 1675

Asperen, H. van

January 2020

Contains fulltext : 224750pub.pdf (publisher's version ) (Open Access)In 1675 the ...

Levenstekens:Gekaapte brieven uit het Rampjaar 1672

Brouwer, Judith

January 2013

Seldom has the future appeared so bleak as for the inhabitants of the Republic of the Seven United N...

Levenstekens: Gekaapte brieven uit het Rampjaar 1672

Brouwer, Judith

January 2013

Seldom has the future appeared so bleak as for the inhabitants of the Republic of the Seven United N...

The 1421 St.Elisabeth flooding ‘event’ and the loss of “De Groote Waard”, the Netherlands.

Weerts, H.J.T.
Cohen, K.M.
Kleinhans, M.G.

September 2012

According to legend, a very severe storm in November 1421 caused catastrophic flooding and overnight...

Lamentable newes out of Lincolne-shire of the overflowing of waters, breaking from the seas, which drowned 5. villages with all their goods and cattell, with other places of the land, this present month of November: 1613. to the great hurt of many people there dwelling.

T. I., fl. 1614.
Schlichtenberger, Eyriak.
Trundle, John,

January 1614

[32] p.Contains a revised version of STC 5681 ("A true and most dreadfull discourse of a woman posse...

Two terrible sea-fights: the first, between 35 sail of English and the Dutch fleet, near the Isle of VVight, on the 28 of October, 1652. The second, betwixt one of Parliaments Frigots, and two Dutch men of war near Pllmouth; [sic] with the event and success thereof: also, a relation of the ships and prizes that have been taken ou [sic] sides, since the beginning of the wars between England and Holland. Likewise, the tryal of six witches at Edenbourgh in Scotland; and the sentence denounc'd against them to be ty'd up by the thumbs, and to be burnt with lighted candles under the soles of their feet, and in their mouthes.

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nouemb. 2".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Strange and wonderful news being a true, tho' sad relation of six sea-men. (Belonging to the Margaret of Boston,) who sold themselves to the devil, and were invisibly carry'd away. : With an account of the said ship being sunk under water, where she continued full eleven weeks : all which time, to admiration, the rest of the ship's crew liv'd, and fed upon raw meat, and live fish, that swam over their heads. : The names of three persons, that were (thro' mercy) preserv'd so long under water, were William Davies, (a man very well known to the merchants in London,) Mr. VVilliam Kadner, and Mr. William Bywater. : There was only one boy drowned. : The truth of which strange and miraculous relation, will be attested at Mr. Loyd's coffee house, near the general post-office, in Lombard-Street; where the original letter at large, will be shewn to any person that desires to be further satisfy'd in the truth hereof; : and by several eminent merchants upon the Exchange.

[1], 2-8 p.Date of publication suggested by Wing.Reproduction of original in: British Library, Londo...

A Declaration of the further proceedings of the English fleet upon the coast of Holland, with their falling upon the strong town of Flushing, the playing of their great ordnance upon the forts and bulworks; the event and success thereof, and the drawing their land forces to the sea-coast. Likewise the blocking up of the Texel, by Vice-Admiral Pen, the taking of the great Admiral, wherein was Vantrump, the plucking down of the Dutch colours, and setting up of the English standard. With the orders of the states of Holland thereupon, published throughout the United Provinces. Together with a narrative of the last great and lamentable fight, and the number killed and taken prisoners on both sides.

January 1653

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 9th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

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