'The Embarkation of William of Orange from Holland for England, 1688', c1930. The departure of William III of Orange's invasion fleet from the port of Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands on 11 November (Gregorian calendar), 1688. William III (1650-1702) set out to conquer Britain with a force of five hundred ships and 14,000 men. After 'The Embarkation of William III, Prince of Orange, at Helvoetsluis', painting made c1688-1699, in Hampton Court Palace, London. From "The World's Story, a Simple History for Boys and Girls", by Elizabeth O'Neill. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, c1930]