Shipwreck Databases
Western Australian Museum
GT1161AB - Chalk
Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)
Large lumps of chalk
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Wreck site
Number of Items 2
Material Chalk
Museum Reference
Registration Number 1161
ID 8687
Status Commonwealth
ANCODS 1974 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...
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