Jan de Bouff
Jan de Bouff was a Dutch renegade privateer who, during the Dutch War of Independence, enlisted in the service of Spain and raided shipping as one of the Dunkirk Raiders during 1602.
While attacking three French fishing boats in December of that year, he was surprised by the arrival of six Dutch ships out of Ostend. Although initially outnumbered, three other Dunkirker privateers joined the battle on behalf of De Bouff and, after the capture of two Oostende vessels, the remaining four were forced to flee shortly after. It is unknown whether De Bouff survived this battle; there are no further recorded incidents following the battle.
External links
- Pirates and Privateers by Rick Vermunt
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