Friedrich Wilhelm Zu Pferde

Built in 1660, the Fredrich Wilhelm zu Pferde was a formidable German vessel of 900 tons. Sailing to Africa and teh Shetland Islands, she carried a crew of 250 men and 50 to 60 cannons.

She was engaged by three French warships on October 30th, 1692 when France was at war with the Brandenburg Empire. The first round of fire from the French killed the captain and set the Friedrich Wilhelm on fire.