Lieutenant-Admiral Michiel de Ruyter virtually controlled the seas around the south coast of England, following his successful Raid on the Medway, and his presence encouraged English commissioners to sue for peace quickly.
Amiralul Michiel de Ruyter a controlat practic mările din jurul coastei de sud a Angliei, urmat de Raidul de pe Medway, iar prezența sa a încurajat comisarii englezi să ajungă la pace.