Expedition to West Africa (1664-1665)

After England launched an expedition to conquer Dutch forts in Africa Michiel de Ruyter was sent to recapture them all, he succeeded and even captured extra English forts.

Expedition to West Africa (1664-1665)
Part of the Second Anglo-Dutch War

Michiel de Ruyter hugging his (probably mythical) old friend Jan Kompany, by Johannes Hinderikus Egenberger
DateOctober 1664 - February 1665
Location
West Africa
Result

Dutch Victory

  • All forts retaken, and some more captured, except 2
  • Near bankrupcty of Royal African Company
Belligerents
 Dutch Republic

England

  • Royal African Company
Commanders and leaders
Michiel de Ruyter Sir George Abercromby 
Francis Selwyn †
Strength
12 Warships
1 Fluyt
1 Cargo ship
Great number of natives helped conquering forts		 various strong coastal defences and well guarded forts
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