Witte de With's returning fleet from Norway was caught in a storm off the Texel during 7th, 8th, and finally the destructive 9th of November 1653. This is based on the list in Dr. Elias's book. There were many conflicting reports that are confusing. Many ships were damaged and dismasted, but this is the list of those lost:
Officer: Admiralty: Ship: Guns: Crew:
Adriaan Nicolaesz. Kempen Zeeland Amsterdam 30 120
Ariaan Heeres Cleyntien Harlingen Directors Sint Vincent 28?100
Markus Hartman Zeeland Directors Gekroonde Liefde 36 145
Jan Egbertszoon Ooms Amsterdam Gouda 28 100
Evert Pieterszoon Swart VOC-Amsterdam Gerechtigheid ? ?
Jan Janszoon Boermans Noorderkwartier(ex-Amst'dam) Prins Willem 28 100
Jan Reynderszoon Wagenaar Friesland Prins Hendrick 30 ?
Dirck Hendrickszoon Vogelsang Amsterdam Directors Koning David 28 ?
Cornelis Tiebij Zeeland Directors Luipaard ? ?
Cornelis Corneliszoon Jol Amsterdam Directors Moorin 28 ?
Jan Rootiers Medemblik Directors Koning Radbout ? ?
Jacob Adriaansz. Penssen Middelburg Directors Gouden Leeuw 30 110
Sources:
- James C. Bender, unpublished manuscript "Dutch Ships 1600-1700", 2005.
- Johan E. Elias, Schetsen uit de geschiedenis van ons zeewezen, Vol.VI, 1930.