So what does the July 1653 list indicate about the Directors?

The July 1653 list has relevant information about the Directors and which ships were taken at the Battle of the Gabbard:

Directors of Edam

• one ship was captured

Directors of Monnikendam

• one ship was captured
• The other ship was a great ship, which was also very good. The ship was not ready for service in war, however.

No ships are listed for the Directors of Enkhuizen.

The Hoorn Directors have one ship listed:

• Not ready for service in war. The ship has sand ballast.