 This was an English victory, although not as comprehensive as its commanders wished, because the bulk of the Dutch fleet was not destroyed, although it suffered heavy casualties.The Dutch were, however, demoralised and its commanders indulged in mutual recriminations.After this battle, while the Dutch fleet was being repaired an English squadron, entered the Vlie estuary and burned 150 out of a fleet of 160 merchant ships, inflicting severe economic damage on the Netherlands.