Eendracht

The Eendracht was a Dutch warship that famously exploded and sank during the Battle of Lowestoft on June 13, 1665, in the Second Anglo-Dutch War. It was the flagship of Admiral Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam, who was killed in the explosion. This naval engagement resulted in a significant defeat for the Dutch, though it spurred them to greater efforts in the war. The Eendracht was one of 103 Dutch ships involved in the battle, with the Dutch losing 8 ships and suffering heavy casualties. Despite the loss of the Eendracht, the Dutch navy, under admirals like Michiel de Ruyter, continued to be a formidable force, achieving notable victories in later conflicts.12