Jacob van Bergen served the Admiralty of Amsterdam. He was killed on 7 June 1673 at the second Schooneveld battle, while commanding the
Prins te Paard (55 guns). He was succeeded in command by Adam van Brederode, who commanded the
Prins te Paard at the Battle of the Texel on 17 August 1673 (new style). At the Second Schooneveld, the
Prins te Paard had a crew of 188 sailors and 57 soldiers.