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Portland, battle of

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Portland, battle of, 1653. Naval engagement in the first Anglo-Dutch War, which developed into a running fight up the Channel from 18–20 February. A large fleet under Blake encountered Martin Tromp's fleet off Portland Bill escorting a convoy. Tromp lost twelve warships but saved most of the convoy.

J. A. Cannon

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Portland, battle of

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Portland, battle of, 1653. Naval engagement in the first Anglo‐Dutch War, which developed into a running fight up the Channel from 18 to 20 February. A large fleet under Blake encountered Martin Tromp's fleet off Portland Bill escorting a convoy. Tromp lost twelve warships but saved most of the convoy.

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