[2][3] Following the commencement of the First Anglo-Dutch War in December 1653, three English ships, namely the Falcon, Dove, and Welcome, set sail from Diu with the purpose of proceeding to Gombroon to load cargo onto the Endeavour.

The Falcon was eventually boarded by the Dutch from the laden ship, resulting in an hour-long struggle with considerable losses on both sides.

However, a groundless fear of a fire led the Falcon's crew to abandon their ship and escape in boats, leaving behind over 60 able-bodied men who hadn't been injured.

The battle was poorly managed on both sides, with reports of drunkenness among the Dutch and likely similar conditions among the English.

[3] The Dutch dominance in the Gulf was so big that after this battle that the English Agent in Basrah received orders to relocate to a safer location.