This work is a rendition of the mayhem, smoke and danger experienced in the countless naval engagements in the years between 1600 and 1790. In particular it describes a critical passage during the four day battle of 1666 between the Dutch and the English. In the foreground is the Royal Prince about to run aground on the Galloper Sand; off her stern and to port is Cornelis Tromp in Sweers’ ship the Gouda. The Royal Prince surrenders shortly afterwards.