Fibres, wadding from cannon 14 (sample)
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location 800.23
Number of Items 1
Material Rope/leather/etc.
Registration Number 1059
ID 8670
Status Commonwealth
ANCODS 1985 Netherlands Govt. Allocation
The Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon) sailed from Texel bound for Batavia (Jakarta), under Pieter Albertsz carrying trade goods and eight chests of silver to the value of 78,6000 guilders. On 28 April 1656 the Vergulde Draeck was wrecked just south of Ledge Point. 75 of the 193 made it to shore. A small boat was sent with the Understeersman and six others to Batavia (now Jakarta) arriving 40 days...