BattlefieldsBattle of the James River (1667)
Jacobite Risings

Battle of the James River (1667)

1667
Scotland
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
England: 1 warship; 21 merchant ships
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
5 ships
Outcome
Dutch victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of the James River took place in June 1667 during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. A Dutch force of five ships led by Abraham Crijnssen sailed into the James River in Virginia searching for English ships. Merchant ships filled with tobacco were captured, plundered, and burned along with the escort Elizabeth.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

England: 1 warship sunk; 19 merchant ships captured, 2 burned

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