Grindstone w/ square drive hole.
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location 175.2
Number of Items 1
Material Sharpening/grinding
Registration Number 1427
ID 25593
Status Commonwealth
ANCODS 1985 Commonwealth, Netherlands
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...