Squadron commanded by Rear admiral Van Kruyne off Rammekens in 1782-1783.
The Walcheren was his flagship.
The Walcheren was his flagship.
Of the admiralty Zealand. Built in 1767, still existing in 1806 when used as floating barracks for French galley slaves working in the Dokhaven, VLissingen, Netherlands. Probably sold the same to be broken up. Dimensions 130 x 36-37 x 16 Dutch feet, an armament of 20-24 guns and a crew numbering 150-180 men. A list dated 1782 mentioned Haringsman as her commanding officer.
Sources
- Notes from and correspondence with Jan Glete, Sweden.
- Catalogue Slag op de Doggersbank.
- Archief Admiraliteits Colleges XLVII no. 17
- Archief Staten Generaal no. 9261.
