John Narborough
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Admiral Sir John Narborough was an English naval commander. He served with distinction in the Anglo-Dutch Wars and against the pirates of the Barbary Coast. He is also known for leading a poorly under
Sir John suppressing Barbary pirates 14–24 January 1676
Knowlton Court, Kent
Both Sir John and his sons have memorials in Knowlton church.
Narborough was knighted after the Battle of Sole Bay in 1672.
Battle of Solebay
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The Battle of Solebay took place on 6 June 1672 New Style, during the Third Anglo-Dutch War, near Southwold, Suffolk, in eastern England. A Dutch fleet under Michiel de Ruyter attacked a combined Angl
John Narborough
…Third Anglo-Dutch War Narborough was second captain of the Lord High Admiral's ship, HMS Prince. He conducted himself with conspicuous valour at the Battle of Sole Bay in May 1672, after the death in action of his superior, Sir John Cox, and won approbation. Shortly after he was promoted to rear-admiral and knighted…
French flagship Saint-Philippe prior to the Battle of Solebay
Duel of York and De Ruyter, by Van de Velde. Prince has lost her main-topmast, making her difficult to control and fallen rigging is hampering working the guns on the upper deck.
Cornelis de Witt watches the battle on board of De Zeven Provinciën