Dutch Captain: Jan Willem van Rechteren, Heer van Verborch

Jan Willem van Rechteren, Heer van Verborch, served the Admiralty of the Maze. On 2 June 1692, he fought in the Battle of La Hougue, where he commanded the Gelderland (64 guns). He was assigned to Karel van der Putten's division. In 1696, he was with Philips van Almonde's fleet, where he commanded the Zeeland (64 guns). In 1704, he distinguished himself in the Battle of Velez Malaga. Sources:

1. J. C. De Jonge, Geschiedenis van het Nederlandsche Zeewezen, Vol.III, 1869.
2. J. C. De Jonge, Geschiedenis van het Nederlandsche Zeewezen, Algemeen Zaakregister, 1862.
3. Carl Stapel, unpublished manuscript "Vlootlijst La Hogue 2 juni 1692", 2005.