Raise the anchor and hoist the sails: a curious signalling book used by the Dutch navy How did ships maintain contact with each other, not only during the voyage, but above all during battle? A system of signalling had been devised by means of flags, the firing of cannon or lanterns. Anton van der Lem • June 04, 2009
9 april 1609: True picture of the gentlemen ambassadors and deputies to the Truce After forty years the Republic of the United Provinces agreed with the Royal Provinces (Northern and Southern Netherlands, respectively) to lay down arms for a period of twelve years. Anton van der Lem • April 09, 2009