Jug, beardman + fragment of pewter handle
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Wreck site W.A.museum Expedition 1981
Number of Items 1
Material Stoneware
Registration Number 2016
ID 8755
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...