GT1345 - Fruit
Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)
Seeds (10 of 22).
Domestic plum (Prunus domestica sp.) probably Prunus domestica ssp. domestica). Ref: Letter from Philippa Tomlinson, University of York, 15.7.92
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location 215205
Number of Items 10
Material Fruit
Museum Reference
Registration Number 1345
ID 53630
Status Commonwealth
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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