A true and full relation of the late sea fight, betwixt a squadron of ships belonging to the Parliament of England, and the Queene of Swethlands fleet,: upon the coast of England, neer Portsmouth, upon Satturday, May 1, 1647. Also, the manner how Vice-Admirall Batten, with the St. Andrew, Garland, Convertine, and Mary-Rose, met with them towards the coast of France, May the 3. and brought five of the Queene of Swethlands chiefe ships into the Downes. Likewise the instructions of the said Queen to the commanders in chiefe of this fleet, together with their commissions, and their designe.

The true relation of Capt: Will: Batten: Admirall of the fleet now at sea, in the service of the King, Parliament, and kingdome. Touching the manner of the transportation of the six members; viz: Sir Philip Stapleton, Sir Will: Lewis, Sir Will: Waller, [double brace] Sir John Clotworthy, Mr. Long, and Mr. Hollis beyond the seas.

Batten, William, Sir, d. 1667.

January 1647

8 p.Dated and signed at end: Aboard the St. Andrew in the Downes, Aug. 26. 1647. Will: Batten.The wo...

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

The last bloudy fight at sea, between the English and the Dutch, on Tuesday last, upon the coast of Denmark: the manner of the engagement; the particulars of the fight; the taking of one hundred and seven ships, and above two thousand prisoners; with the pursuing of three hundred sayl to the coast of Scotland, and besieging of them in Bressie-Iland; the resolution of the Dutch-men to fight it out to the last man, and their preparation and proceedings thereupon. The concluding of a league between the States of Holland, the King of Denmark; the Queen of Sweden; and a declaration of four score of the Swedish men of war.

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 27".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A Perfect relation of the great fight between the English and Dutch fleets on Fryday and Satturday [sic] last, n[e]er the coast of Portsmouth; continuing for the space of 18 houres: with a list of the particulars; the names and number of the ships that engaged; the putting to flight fourscore men of war, and 300 merchants; the taking of Van-trumps Vice-Admiral, his Rear-Admiral; and the sinking and burning of 14 more; with the loss of the Sampson, Capt. Ball, Cap. Mildmay, cap. Barker, Mr Sparrow, and some others; the shooting of the Generals ship in neer upon 700 places; the wound[i]ng of his Excellency, & both his Rear-Admirals put into Portsmouth; together with the landing of the Duke of Gloucester in Flanders. Sent in a letter to the Councel of State; and published according to order.

January 1653

8 p.Imprint cropped.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Febr. 22.".Reproduction of the original in the Bri...

A valorous and perillous sea-fight Fought with three Turkish ships, pirats or men of warre, on the coast of Cornewall, (or Westerne part of England) by the good ship named the Elizabeth, of Plimmouth, she being of the Burthen of 200 tuns, which fight was bravely fought, on Wednesday, the 17 of Iune last part. 1640.

Taylor, John, 1580-1653.

January 1640

[24] p. : ill.Signed at end: Iohn Taylor.Printer's name from STC.Signatures: A-C⁴.Reproduction of th...

An exact and true relation of the great and mighty engagement between the English and Duch [sic] fleets, upon the coast of Holland;: and the advancing of 24 of the chief Lords and noblemen of the United Provinces, to the several courts of admiralty. The setting up of the standard of the Netherlands: the resolution of their Lord Admiral De Witte, and his joyning with the French Fleet. The chaining up of the Dutch Harbors, the planting of the ordnance against the English; and all officers and souldiers to die without mercy, that shall dissert their colours. With the bearing up of the Lord General Monk, and 100 gallant men of war against them; their resolution to fight it out to the last man. The engaging of them near the Texel, the number sunk and taken; and the full particulars of the loss on both sides, with a list of the names of the captains, lieutenants, ensignes, masters, and others officers taken prisoners. Advertised by letters from the Navy, Sept. 3. 1653. and published by special order.

J. R.

[2], 6 p.Dated and signed at end: Aboard the Amity, Aug. 30. 1653. J.R.Annotation on Thomason copy: ...

A great and bloudy fight at sea, between the Parliaments fleet, and the Princes navy, on Thursday last, neer the coast of Plymouth;: the great James, the royall Fame, and five other ships taken, together with one hundred and fifty pieces of ordnance, five hundred captains and mariners, and great store of powder, match, and bullet; as also, the full particulars of the said fight, the manner of their boarding each other, and the number killed and wounded on both sides. Likewise, prince Maurice his letter to the prince of Wales, concerning the Navy, and prince Charles his resolution. With a letter to be sent from the parliament of England to the embassadours of forraign princes, touching His Highnesse.

January 1649

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 9th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A great and bloudy fight at sea between the Parliaments Navy, under the command of General Blake; and the Dutch fleet, commanded by the Lord Admiral Van-Trump.: With the true particulars thereof; the takeing of 21 men of war, 150 busses, 4000 prisoners; and the sinking, burning, and dispersing about threescore more of the Hollanders : the new oath taken by the Dutch; the advance of Vantrump; the engaging of the Engelish [sic]; and the taking of the Sampson of London, worth four hundred thousand pounds. Also, the bringing in of the East-India fleet to Plymouth, by Sir George Ayscue; and four rich merchants taken, bound for Holland. Examined by the original papers, sent to the councel of state on Sunday last; and published by authority.

Lawson, John, Sir, d. 1665.

January 1652

8 p.Dated and signed on page 5: Aboard the Lyon neer the sound, July 26, 1652. J. Lawson.Annotation ...

A Relation of the engagement of the fleet of the Common-wealth of England under the command of Gen. Blake, Gen. Deane, and Gen. Munke. With the Dutch fleet, under the command of Van Trump. Abstracted out of severall letters and relations made to the Councell of State. And a list of the particulars of the losse on both sides. With the copy of a letter from the commissioners of prize goods from Dover, touching the said fight between the English and the Dutch. And the particulars of all the three fights, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday last. And the glorious victory in taking, sinking, and totall dispersing the Hollanders fleet, which was between four and 500 saile. Imprimatur, Hen. Scobel Cleric. Parliamenti.

January 1653

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb. 23 1652"; the 3 in the date has been crossed out.Reprodu...

A fight at sea two ships taken by Prince Charles his officers. And Prince Charles very ill, and in danger of death. The Lord Willoughby and Sir John Batten, both put out, and Prince Rupert made Admirall, and Captian Robert Welch Vice-Admirall. The Estates message to Vantrumpe, and the agreement at the treaty. Also other extraordinary news from the Earle of Warwicks ships. Brought on Munday November 6, 1648.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "nu: 7".Reproduction of original in: British Library

A great victory obtained at sea, and the full particulars of a bloudy fight of Tuesday last, between the princes ships, and the Parliaments, four leagues from Jersey, with the number killed, sunk, and taken, and 14 sayl of ships seized on, & carryed to Dunkirk. Also, a great fleet setting forth from thence for Prince Charles, commanded by Capt. Whittington, Admiral for his Highness, and their resolution to fall down into the river of Thames to seize on the Parliaments shipping, and to burn, kill and destroy, all that do oppose them. With the great emperors Proclamation, prohibiting all English Marchants from trading within his territories unlesse in Prince Charles his name, or by his letter-pattents.

[2], 6 p.Pages 4 and 5 contain description of the seige of Tredah including battles between Septembe...

A great and blovdy fight at sea: between five men of war belonging to the Parliament of England, and a squadron of the Irish Fleet; wherein is contained, the full particulars, and manner of the said fight; the number of ships that were sunk and taken, together with divers prisoners, great store of match and bullet, and 40 pieces of ordnance, and the rest of the fleet quite dispersed and scattered. Also, the resolution of the Welsh men, and the Parliaments declaration to the Kingdom. Likewise, the act and proclamation of the Kingdom of Scotland, touching the crowning of the Prince of VVales. Imprimatur, Theodore Jennings.

[2], 6 p.Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "feb: 10th 1648".Reproduction of the origina...

Another bloudy fight at sea between the English and the Dutch;: and the manner how the Lord Admiral Vantrump with threescore men of war, engaged Sir Geo: Ayscue and the Parliaments fleet upon the Downs, on Saturday last. With the particulars thereof, disputed with great gallantry on both sides; the playing of granadoes; the blowing up of the decks; the number of ships sunk, fir'd, and taken; the tacking about of the Parl. navy, to the protection of Dover Castle; and Vantrump still riding upon the downs. Also, the desperate resolution of his navy; and declaration concerning the cutting down of the banks, dams, and sea-walls, and drowning of the countrey: together with the concluding of a peace between the K. of France, and the K. of Spain, by the K. of Scots; and the setting up of the royal standard.

Pack, Captain.

January 1652

8 p.From page 3: Sent in a letter from Captain Pack, to a member of the Councel of State, on Munday,...

Another bloudy fight at sea between the English and the Dutch upon the coast of Flanders. Sent in a letter to the Parliament of England, and the Councel of State, on Saturday last; with their debates likewise, and consultations, and resolutions, on the Sabbothday in the afternoon at White-Hall. Likewise the particulars of the fight, the number sunk, and 40 men of war and merchants taken, and brought into the Downs, under the command and protection of Dover Castle. Also a declaration of the lords embassadours of the States of Holland, touching war and peace, and the Parliaments final answer and resolution thereunto.

January 1652

8 p.Signed on page 6: Cats. G: Schaep. Vandperre.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 15".Reproduction...

A bloudy fight at sea disputed and maintained by the Royall Navy, under the conduct and command of His Highnesse the Prince of VVales, with the exact and true particulars thereof, the number killed, wounded, and thrown over-board. And the further proceedings of the Earl of Warwick concerning the Prince, with a letter to his Highness, from the English sea-men, and their resolution thereupon. Also, exceeding good newes from the Isle of Wight for peace.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Place of publication from Wing.Contains 2 letters dated: "Amsterdam 26. Sept. 1648" and "Ne...

The true relation of Capt: Will: Batten: Admirall of the fleet now at sea, in the service of the King, Parliament, and kingdome. Touching the manner of the transportation of the six members; viz: Sir Philip Stapleton, Sir Will: Lewis, Sir Will: Waller, [double brace] Sir John Clotworthy, Mr. Long, and Mr. Hollis beyond the seas.

Batten, William, Sir, d. 1667.

January 1647

8 p.Dated and signed at end: Aboard the St. Andrew in the Downes, Aug. 26. 1647. Will: Batten.The wo...

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

The last bloudy fight at sea, between the English and the Dutch, on Tuesday last, upon the coast of Denmark: the manner of the engagement; the particulars of the fight; the taking of one hundred and seven ships, and above two thousand prisoners; with the pursuing of three hundred sayl to the coast of Scotland, and besieging of them in Bressie-Iland; the resolution of the Dutch-men to fight it out to the last man, and their preparation and proceedings thereupon. The concluding of a league between the States of Holland, the King of Denmark; the Queen of Sweden; and a declaration of four score of the Swedish men of war.

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 27".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A Perfect relation of the great fight between the English and Dutch fleets on Fryday and Satturday [sic] last, n[e]er the coast of Portsmouth; continuing for the space of 18 houres: with a list of the particulars; the names and number of the ships that engaged; the putting to flight fourscore men of war, and 300 merchants; the taking of Van-trumps Vice-Admiral, his Rear-Admiral; and the sinking and burning of 14 more; with the loss of the Sampson, Capt. Ball, Cap. Mildmay, cap. Barker, Mr Sparrow, and some others; the shooting of the Generals ship in neer upon 700 places; the wound[i]ng of his Excellency, & both his Rear-Admirals put into Portsmouth; together with the landing of the Duke of Gloucester in Flanders. Sent in a letter to the Councel of State; and published according to order.

January 1653

8 p.Imprint cropped.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Febr. 22.".Reproduction of the original in the Bri...

A valorous and perillous sea-fight Fought with three Turkish ships, pirats or men of warre, on the coast of Cornewall, (or Westerne part of England) by the good ship named the Elizabeth, of Plimmouth, she being of the Burthen of 200 tuns, which fight was bravely fought, on Wednesday, the 17 of Iune last part. 1640.

Taylor, John, 1580-1653.

January 1640

[24] p. : ill.Signed at end: Iohn Taylor.Printer's name from STC.Signatures: A-C⁴.Reproduction of th...

An exact and true relation of the great and mighty engagement between the English and Duch [sic] fleets, upon the coast of Holland;: and the advancing of 24 of the chief Lords and noblemen of the United Provinces, to the several courts of admiralty. The setting up of the standard of the Netherlands: the resolution of their Lord Admiral De Witte, and his joyning with the French Fleet. The chaining up of the Dutch Harbors, the planting of the ordnance against the English; and all officers and souldiers to die without mercy, that shall dissert their colours. With the bearing up of the Lord General Monk, and 100 gallant men of war against them; their resolution to fight it out to the last man. The engaging of them near the Texel, the number sunk and taken; and the full particulars of the loss on both sides, with a list of the names of the captains, lieutenants, ensignes, masters, and others officers taken prisoners. Advertised by letters from the Navy, Sept. 3. 1653. and published by special order.

J. R.

[2], 6 p.Dated and signed at end: Aboard the Amity, Aug. 30. 1653. J.R.Annotation on Thomason copy: ...

A great and bloudy fight at sea, between the Parliaments fleet, and the Princes navy, on Thursday last, neer the coast of Plymouth;: the great James, the royall Fame, and five other ships taken, together with one hundred and fifty pieces of ordnance, five hundred captains and mariners, and great store of powder, match, and bullet; as also, the full particulars of the said fight, the manner of their boarding each other, and the number killed and wounded on both sides. Likewise, prince Maurice his letter to the prince of Wales, concerning the Navy, and prince Charles his resolution. With a letter to be sent from the parliament of England to the embassadours of forraign princes, touching His Highnesse.

January 1649

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 9th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A great and bloudy fight at sea between the Parliaments Navy, under the command of General Blake; and the Dutch fleet, commanded by the Lord Admiral Van-Trump.: With the true particulars thereof; the takeing of 21 men of war, 150 busses, 4000 prisoners; and the sinking, burning, and dispersing about threescore more of the Hollanders : the new oath taken by the Dutch; the advance of Vantrump; the engaging of the Engelish [sic]; and the taking of the Sampson of London, worth four hundred thousand pounds. Also, the bringing in of the East-India fleet to Plymouth, by Sir George Ayscue; and four rich merchants taken, bound for Holland. Examined by the original papers, sent to the councel of state on Sunday last; and published by authority.

Lawson, John, Sir, d. 1665.

January 1652

8 p.Dated and signed on page 5: Aboard the Lyon neer the sound, July 26, 1652. J. Lawson.Annotation ...

A Relation of the engagement of the fleet of the Common-wealth of England under the command of Gen. Blake, Gen. Deane, and Gen. Munke. With the Dutch fleet, under the command of Van Trump. Abstracted out of severall letters and relations made to the Councell of State. And a list of the particulars of the losse on both sides. With the copy of a letter from the commissioners of prize goods from Dover, touching the said fight between the English and the Dutch. And the particulars of all the three fights, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday last. And the glorious victory in taking, sinking, and totall dispersing the Hollanders fleet, which was between four and 500 saile. Imprimatur, Hen. Scobel Cleric. Parliamenti.

January 1653

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb. 23 1652"; the 3 in the date has been crossed out.Reprodu...

A fight at sea two ships taken by Prince Charles his officers. And Prince Charles very ill, and in danger of death. The Lord Willoughby and Sir John Batten, both put out, and Prince Rupert made Admirall, and Captian Robert Welch Vice-Admirall. The Estates message to Vantrumpe, and the agreement at the treaty. Also other extraordinary news from the Earle of Warwicks ships. Brought on Munday November 6, 1648.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "nu: 7".Reproduction of original in: British Library

A great victory obtained at sea, and the full particulars of a bloudy fight of Tuesday last, between the princes ships, and the Parliaments, four leagues from Jersey, with the number killed, sunk, and taken, and 14 sayl of ships seized on, & carryed to Dunkirk. Also, a great fleet setting forth from thence for Prince Charles, commanded by Capt. Whittington, Admiral for his Highness, and their resolution to fall down into the river of Thames to seize on the Parliaments shipping, and to burn, kill and destroy, all that do oppose them. With the great emperors Proclamation, prohibiting all English Marchants from trading within his territories unlesse in Prince Charles his name, or by his letter-pattents.

[2], 6 p.Pages 4 and 5 contain description of the seige of Tredah including battles between Septembe...

A great and blovdy fight at sea: between five men of war belonging to the Parliament of England, and a squadron of the Irish Fleet; wherein is contained, the full particulars, and manner of the said fight; the number of ships that were sunk and taken, together with divers prisoners, great store of match and bullet, and 40 pieces of ordnance, and the rest of the fleet quite dispersed and scattered. Also, the resolution of the Welsh men, and the Parliaments declaration to the Kingdom. Likewise, the act and proclamation of the Kingdom of Scotland, touching the crowning of the Prince of VVales. Imprimatur, Theodore Jennings.

[2], 6 p.Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "feb: 10th 1648".Reproduction of the origina...

Another bloudy fight at sea between the English and the Dutch;: and the manner how the Lord Admiral Vantrump with threescore men of war, engaged Sir Geo: Ayscue and the Parliaments fleet upon the Downs, on Saturday last. With the particulars thereof, disputed with great gallantry on both sides; the playing of granadoes; the blowing up of the decks; the number of ships sunk, fir'd, and taken; the tacking about of the Parl. navy, to the protection of Dover Castle; and Vantrump still riding upon the downs. Also, the desperate resolution of his navy; and declaration concerning the cutting down of the banks, dams, and sea-walls, and drowning of the countrey: together with the concluding of a peace between the K. of France, and the K. of Spain, by the K. of Scots; and the setting up of the royal standard.

Pack, Captain.

January 1652

8 p.From page 3: Sent in a letter from Captain Pack, to a member of the Councel of State, on Munday,...

Another bloudy fight at sea between the English and the Dutch upon the coast of Flanders. Sent in a letter to the Parliament of England, and the Councel of State, on Saturday last; with their debates likewise, and consultations, and resolutions, on the Sabbothday in the afternoon at White-Hall. Likewise the particulars of the fight, the number sunk, and 40 men of war and merchants taken, and brought into the Downs, under the command and protection of Dover Castle. Also a declaration of the lords embassadours of the States of Holland, touching war and peace, and the Parliaments final answer and resolution thereunto.

January 1652

8 p.Signed on page 6: Cats. G: Schaep. Vandperre.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 15".Reproduction...

A bloudy fight at sea disputed and maintained by the Royall Navy, under the conduct and command of His Highnesse the Prince of VVales, with the exact and true particulars thereof, the number killed, wounded, and thrown over-board. And the further proceedings of the Earl of Warwick concerning the Prince, with a letter to his Highness, from the English sea-men, and their resolution thereupon. Also, exceeding good newes from the Isle of Wight for peace.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Place of publication from Wing.Contains 2 letters dated: "Amsterdam 26. Sept. 1648" and "Ne...

The true relation of Capt: Will: Batten: Admirall of the fleet now at sea, in the service of the King, Parliament, and kingdome. Touching the manner of the transportation of the six members; viz: Sir Philip Stapleton, Sir Will: Lewis, Sir Will: Waller, [double brace] Sir John Clotworthy, Mr. Long, and Mr. Hollis beyond the seas.

Batten, William, Sir, d. 1667.

January 1647

8 p.Dated and signed at end: Aboard the St. Andrew in the Downes, Aug. 26. 1647. Will: Batten.The wo...

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

The last bloudy fight at sea, between the English and the Dutch, on Tuesday last, upon the coast of Denmark: the manner of the engagement; the particulars of the fight; the taking of one hundred and seven ships, and above two thousand prisoners; with the pursuing of three hundred sayl to the coast of Scotland, and besieging of them in Bressie-Iland; the resolution of the Dutch-men to fight it out to the last man, and their preparation and proceedings thereupon. The concluding of a league between the States of Holland, the King of Denmark; the Queen of Sweden; and a declaration of four score of the Swedish men of war.

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 27".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

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