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.
Ketika itu Laksamana Madya Michiel de Ruyter hampir menguasai lautan di selatan pantai Inggris, mengikuti sukses Raid of Medway, dan kehadiran-nya didorong Komisioner Inggris untuk mencapai perdamaian secepatnya.