Dutch Captain: Jan Pauluszoon van Gelder

Jan Pauluszoon van Gelder served the Admiralty of Amsterdam. He was Michiel De Ruyter's stepson. In May 1667, he commanded the Harderwijk (44 guns) in the Raid on Chatham, as well as in July. In 1671, he commanded the Noord Holland (44 guns). He fought in the Battle of Solebay, where he commanded the Provincie van Utrecht (60 guns). In July, 1672, he still commanded the Provincie van Utrecht. In the Schooneveld Battles, he commanded the Steenbergen (68-70 guns). He fought in the Battle of the Texel, still in command of the Steenbergen. He was killed in the battle. Sources:

1. James C. Bender, unpublished manuscript "Dutch Ships 1600-1700", 2005.

2. Gerard Brandt, Het Leven en Bedrijif van den Heere Michiel de Ruiter, 1687.

3. J. R. Bruijn, De Oorlogvoering ter zee in 1673 in Journalen en Andere Stukken, 1966.