What happened with the Dutch wars

Eight major battles were fought in the First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-1654). At first, the Republic's fleet was able to claim the upper hand. But by 1653, the English managed to impose a naval blockade. On 10 August 1653, the Dutch broke out and the two fleets met off the Dutch coast near Terheide. Soon into the battle, the Dutch received a crushing blow. On board the Dutch flagship, engaging the English flagship of General at Sea George Monk, Admiral Maarten Harpertsz Tromp was killed. The fight continued in all its ferocity. Losses on both sides were huge and none could claim victory, although the English blockade had been broken. Both countries were exhausted and so, unable to fight on, peace was signed in 1654.