 Tactically indecisive, with the Dutch losing two ships and the English one, the battle would have enormous political implications.Cornelis Tromp, commanding the Dutch rear, had defeated his English counterpart, but was accused by De Ruyter of being responsible for the plight of the main body of the Dutch fleet by chasing the English rear squadron as far as the English coast.As Tromp was the champion of the Orange party, the conflict led to much party strife.