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by de Reuter met rear the Gordwins with Blake whose fleet was inferior to the Dutch; a furious battle commenced, in this action the Dutch had the advantage and Blake himself was wounded, Great peparations were made in England in order to wipe off this disgrace, a gallant fleet of eighty sail was fitted out--Blake commanded and Dean under him when the English off Portland discovered the