Raid on the Medway, naval battle in the United Kingdom
The Raid on the Medway, also known as the Battle of Chatham, was a daring Dutch attack on English ships.
In June 1667, Dutch forces carried out a successful assault during the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
This event is seen as one of the most humiliating defeats in British naval history.
Today, visitors can explore the historic dockyards and museums at Chatham to learn more about the raid.
The Dutch captured the flagship HMS Royal Charles and towed it back to the Netherlands.
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Second Anglo-Dutch War
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