A. Longest claypipe stem fragment; B. Possible end frament of claypipe stem; C. Possible mid section of claypipe stem.
Site Area Code Mid-West
Number of Items 3
Material Clay pipes
Registration Number 2217
ID 53667
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...