Dutch Captain: Lambert Isbrandszoon Halffhoorn

Lambert Isbrandszoon Halffhoorn served the Admiralty of the Noorderkwartier during the period from 1636 to 1639 and commmanded the ship Hollandsche Tuin. Prior to that time, he had served in the Westindische Compagne. The Hollandsche Tuin was a vessel of 180 lasts. A ship of that size might have had dimensions of 120ft x 28ft x 12ft. The Hollandsche Tuin carried 32 guns and had a crew of 120 men. The Hollandsche Tuin was formerly the flagship of Vice-Admiral Quast. Captain Halffhoorn participated in the entire campaign leading up to and including the Battle of the Downs, without ever really distinguishing himself, according to Dr. De Boer. Still, he continued to serve and took part in the expeditions to the Sound in 1644 and 1645. During that latter period, he served as a temporary Schout-bij-Nacht. Sources:

1. Dr. M.G. De Boer, Tromp en de Armada van 1639, 1941.

2. Luc Eekhout, Het Admiralenboek: De Vlagofficieren van de Nederlandse marine 1382-1991, 1992.