| Legacy | Left a lasting mark on global economic and political landscapes |
| Timeline | 15th century - 18th century |
| Key roles | Shipwrights • merchants • sailors • naval officers |
| Unique vessels | Gallemuts • Hoyse |
| Place of origin | |
| Maritime conflicts | Anglo-Dutch Wars • Franco-Dutch War • Dutch-Portuguese War |
| Global trade routes | Americas • Africa • Asia |
| Economic significance | |
| Impact on Dutch culture | Influenced art, literature, and societal values |
