Dutch Captain: Willem van Ewijk

Willem van Ewijk served the Admiralty of Amsterdam. In 1673, he commanded the frigate Edam (36 guns). He fought in the Schooneveld battles and in the Battle of the Texel in August 1673. He was assigned to De Ruyter's division in the latter battle. Sources:

1. James C. Bender, unpublished manuscript "Dutch Ships 1600-1700", 2005.
2. Gerard Brandt, Het Leven en Bedryf van den Heere Michiel De Ruiter, 1687.
3. Jaap R. Bruijn, De Oorlogvoering ter zee in 1673 in Journalen en Andere Stukken, 1966.