Where did de Ruyter start his seafaring career?
Merchant fleet
Royal Navy
Fishing fleet
Piracy
Answer
De Ruyter started his seafaring career in the merchant fleet. He began sailing at the age of 11 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a captain at the age of 20. He then spent the next 20 years sailing for the Dutch East India Company, where he gained a reputation as a skilled and daring commander.
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