Capture of Noirmoutier

Capture of Noirmoutier
Part of the Franco-Dutch War

Capture of Noirmoutier by Bastiaen Stopendael
Date4 July 1674
Location
Noirmoutier, France
Result Dutch victory
Belligerents
 France  Dutch Republic
Commanders and leaders
Cornelis Tromp
Strength
800 soldiers
6,000 Armed farmers
another regiment of 400 people
30 canons
unknown number of ships		 40 ships
3,200 soldiers(100 or more did not participate in the landing)
Casualties and losses
1 Frigate captured
2 other Vessels
Unknown number of Fishing boats
Unknown number of other ships
unknown number of dead		 8–10 dead, 40–45 wounded
45 dead, 65 wounded
(Sources differ)

The Capture of Noirmoutier took place on 4 July 1674 when a fleet under Cornelis Tromp captured, and occupied the island of Noirmoutier.

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