| Capture of Noirmoutier | |||||||
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| Part of the Franco-Dutch War | |||||||
,_RP-P-OB-82.419.jpg) Capture of Noirmoutier by Bastiaen Stopendael | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 France |
 Dutch Republic | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Cornelis Tromp | |||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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800 soldiers[1] 6000 Armed farmers another regiment of 400 people[2] 30 canons unknown number of ships[3] |
40 ships 3200 soldiers[4](100 or more did not participate in the landing)[3] | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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1 Frigate captured 2 other Vessels Unknown number of Fishing boats Unknown number of other ships[5][3] unknown number of dead |
8-10 dead, 40-45 wounded 45 dead, 65 wounded (Sources differ)[1] | ||||||
The Capture of Noirmoutier took place on 4 July 1674 when a fleet under Cornelis Tromp captured, and occupied the island of Noirmoutier.
- ^ a b Van Reine 2001, p. 345.
- ^ de Liefde 1885, p. 275.
- ^ a b c van Kampen 1854, p. 20.
- ^ Maritieme encyclopedia (in Dutch). De Boer. 1970. p. 183.
- ^ Van Reine 2001, p. 345-346.
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