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The 'Amsterdam' was finally captured by four ships which attacked it at once one of which, however, the Dutch blew up and was taken to Manila with 51 dead on board, including the admiral; the yacht 'Faucon' had 34 dead, and all its officers were slain except two Pierre Gervits, master of the yacht, and Pierre Hertsing who were wounded. The 'Faucon' also was carried away, with 22 dead.
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