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Jacob van Heemskerck
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Jacob van Heemskerck was a Dutch explorer and naval admiral. He is generally known for his victory over the Spanish at the Battle of Gibraltar, where he ultimately lost his life.
Jacob van Heemskerck
Jacob van Heemskerck
Willem Barentsz and Jacob van Heemskerck charting their route
Willem Barentsz and Jacob van Heemskerck charting their route
Battle of Gibraltar (1607)
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The naval Battle of Gibraltar took place on 25 April 1607, during the Eighty Years' War, when a Dutch fleet surprised and engaged a Spanish fleet anchored at the Bay of Gibraltar. During the four hours of action, most of the Spanish ships were destroyed.
Battle of Gibraltar by Cornelis van Wieringen
Battle of Gibraltar by Cornelis van Wieringen
Image: De overwinning op de Spanjaarden bij Gibraltar door een vloot onder bevel van admiraal Jacob van Heemskerck, 25 april 1607 Rijksmuseum SK A 138
Image: De overwinning op de Spanjaarden bij Gibraltar door een vloot onder bevel van admiraal Jacob van Heemskerck, 25 april 1607 Rijksmuseum SK A 1387
Image: SA 5050 Anno 1606. Heemskerk sneuvelt bij Gibraltar
Image: SA 5050 Anno 1606. Heemskerk sneuvelt bij Gibraltar
Image: De overwinning op de Spanjaarden bij Gibraltar door een vloot onder bevel van admiraal Jacob van Heemskerck, 25 april 1607, SK A 2162
Image: De overwinning op de Spanjaarden bij Gibraltar door een vloot onder bevel van admiraal Jacob van Heemskerck, 25 april 1607, SK A 2162