Battle of the Gabbard 1653
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 3 June 1653 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1653 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Europe) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Anglo-Dutch War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Commonwealth of England, Dutch Republic | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 51.9500, 1.7500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Gabbard, was a naval battle fought from 2 to 3 June 1653 during the First Anglo-Dutch War. It took place near the Gabbard shoal off the coast of Suffolk, England, between fleets of the Commonwealth of England and the Dutch Republic. It resulted in a significant English victory.
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