The Dutch and the Hanseatic War: How Amsterdam Broke the Baltic Monopoly

In the 15th century, the Hanseatic League dominated Baltic trade, but Dutch skippers and merchants challenged their grip. This episode tells the story of the Dutch-Hanseatic War (1438–1441) and its aftermath, focusing on the Battle of the Sound, the role of the fluyt ship, and the rise of Amsterdam as a Baltic powerhouse. Hear about Jacob van Borselen's naval campaigns, the Siege of Lübeck, and how the Dutch used cheaper shipping and larger cargoes to undercut the Hansa. We explore the key figure of Simon van Utrecht, a Dutch privateer who became a hero, and the Treaty of Copenhagen (1441) that reshaped Northern European trade. A story of conflict, innovation, and economic transformation.

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